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Hamas hands over first Israeli hostages as Gaza ceasefire begins
The hostages, all women, 'were officially handed over to the Red Cross'.
Gaza ceasefire to begin later today
Hundreds of aid trucks are set to enter Gaza, as displaced Palestinians prepare to return.
One year on: Hamas claims Gaza resistance is rewriting history
Last year's October 7 attack in Israel resulted in the deaths of 1205 people.
Gaza ceasefire talks put on hold
Two days of talks about the Gaza war have closed but will resume in Egypt next week.
Gaza cease-fire talks resume, but hopes are muted amid fears of wider war
New York Times: Increased pressure on negotiations as death toll in Gaza hits 40,000+.
US joins global condemnation after Israel's school strike kills 100
World leaders condemn Israel’s air strike on Gaza refuge which killed about 100 people.
Opinion: Netanyahu is a disaster for Israel and for Jews everywhere
Financial Times: He has one plan: endless war so he can stay in office and out of jail.
Israel strikes Rafah after Hamas accepts a Gaza ceasefire proposal
Palestinians had hoped that a planned Israeli attack had been averted.
NZ launches trade negotiations with UAE
The country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.
Palestinians ordered to evacuate Rafah signalling Israeli ground invasion
Israel described Rafah as the last significant Hamas stronghold after seven months of war.
Sportswashing sadly heading into its dry cycle
OPINION: Public disgust over the issue of sportswashing appears to have waned.
Tight Five: Is Havili a genuine contender for All Blacks No 10 jersey?
OPINION: Scott Robertson has instructed his former side to make the radical change.
Sports Insider: Middle East money is bad for rugby but NZR will still support it
Qatari cash comes at a useful time for NZ Rugby, but what are the costs?
Gregor Paul: Qatar's bid to buy rugby disappointing but inevitable
OPINION: The reported offer to bring the game to the Middle East can't be ignored.
The Oscars of Airports: Singapore slips and Auckland soars in 2024 awards
For one night of the year, it’s about the journey.
Kazakh travel blogger blocked at NZ border over visit intentions
Alisher Yelikbayev was removed from a flight to Auckland after a late visa cancellation.
US ship with equipment for building a pier on its way to Gaza
United States officials said it will likely be weeks before the pier is operational.
Netanyahu warns ceasefire deal with Hamas won’t stop Rafah invasion
The US has warned Israel not to go through with its plans to invade Rafah.
Gaza ceasefire efforts gain steam with US envoy visit
Efforts to broker a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas are gaining new momentum.
Hamas gives 'positive’ response to Gaza ceasefire proposal
The Qatar PM says Hamas’ reaction to the latest Gaza ceasefire plan has been positive.
The three deals that could end the war in Gaza
NYT: Top officials from at least 10 nations are negotiating urgently behind the scenes.
Qatar lashes out at Netanyahu after mediation criticism
Qatar is outraged at reports Benjamin Netanyahu has criticised mediation efforts.
Opinion: Like it or not, high immigration is here to stay
Financial Times: Western politicians who promise to curb migration are doomed to fail.
Release of infant hostage from Gaza being blocked, Israel says
The IDF say 10-month-old Kfir Bibas and his family have been handed to a separate group.
Go-to Mideast war mediator Qatar saves insecure truce with Tel Aviv trip
The visit by Qatari officials to Israel marked an extraordinary moment for both countries.
Editorial: Fifa’s move to Saudi Arabia smells of sportswashing
OPINION: Our editorial on Saudi Arabia being in line to host the 2034 men's World Cup.
'Shame to finish like this': Lawson finishes at back of F1 field in Qatar GP
Liam Lawson expected a tough weekend in Qatar and got exactly that.