WorldIsrael approves ceasefire with Hamas that includes release of at least 50 hostagesUnder the deal, Hamas is to free 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it is holding in Gaza.22 Nov 01:32 AM
New ZealandJewish community says it feels 'isolated and vulnerable' after swastika graffitiIt comes a week after a statue of a Jewish ex-Auckland mayor was defaced with a swastika.20 Nov 06:47 AM
WorldIsrael and Hamas ‘close to deal’ to free hostages and pause fighting for 5 daysThe Washington Post reports the release of hostages could begin in days.19 Nov 10:55 AM
PoliticsLabour leader Chris Hipkins calls for ceasefire in GazaHis surprise Sunday announcement was made as Labour leader, not caretaker PM.19 Nov 02:23 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessSasha Borissenko: How international humanitarian law applies to the Israel-Hamas WarOPINION: Plus, what is New Zealand doing?18 Nov 10:00 PM
New Zealand'Keep Christchurch safe': Mission for police on day of terror attack revealedRecordings of police radio capture the unfolding moments of the officers' response.16 Nov 04:41 AM
New ZealandOfficers who apprehended Christchurch shooter believed he had bombs in his vehicleA radio transcript read to the Coroners Court: 'We’ve got one offender'.15 Nov 07:02 AM
New ZealandParamedic denies reluctance to go to Linwood during mosque attacksA woman says she spent most of a six-minute stop putting on ballistic equipment.15 Nov 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldDesperate effort under way to evacuate young cancer patients from GazaNew York Times: The youngest is not even a year old; the oldest is 14.14 Nov 10:55 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionChina, Russia, Iran and the prospect of American retreatFinancial Times: US faces simultaneous security challenges in Asia, Europe, Middle East.14 Nov 12:48 AM
WorldBattles around Gaza hospitals leave newborns strandedHundreds of patients and displaced people remain at Shifa Hospital.13 Nov 07:19 PM
New ZealandTerror attack inquest: Paramedics pulled over for 6 mins en route to second mosqueParamedics spent more than six minutes parked and needed to be convinced to proceed.13 Nov 01:40 AM
World'Immense sadness': Two workers for NZ charity killed in Gaza bombingsA Kiwi charity that provides aid to war-torn nations has lost two of its local employees.12 Nov 05:42 AM
PoliticsQuestions over why ex-Minister's office disagreed with Hamas attack tweet adviceThe tweet led to Nanaia Mahuta admitting she could have used stronger language.12 Nov 05:00 AM
New ZealandWatch: Thousands of Auckland protesters call for ceasefire in GazaThe protesters want New Zealand to join other countries like France in acting.12 Nov 01:49 AM
World'Unbearably desperate situation': Gaza’s main hospital goes dark in intense fightingIsrael confirmed clashes outside the hospital, but denied it was under siege or attack.11 Nov 06:47 PM
New Zealand'I thought I would be shot': Police officer's tearful retelling of terror attackPolice feared for her life as the first responder to the scene.09 Nov 02:32 AM
New ZealandParamedic breaks down talking about terror attack survivorsCraig Stockdale was one of the first St John ambulance officers at the mosque.08 Nov 01:26 AM
New ZealandParamedic defends St John over Christchurch terror attack responseA senior police officer expressed frustration with St Johns' response time.07 Nov 06:10 AM
New ZealandSenior police officer unaware injured victims left alone in Christchurch mosque after terror attackInjured victims were left alone in the Christchurch mosque for 10 minutes.07 Nov 01:44 AM
New ZealandPalestinian ambassador urges NZ to step up in facilitating ceasefire in GazaOver the past few weeks, thousands of people have attended rallies across Aotearoa.06 Nov 04:01 AM
New ZealandAOS member tells of frustration in getting ambulances to Al Noor MosqueThe scene inside the prayer room has been described as 'chaotic'.06 Nov 01:34 AM
WorldIsrael-Hamas war: Arab leaders push for immediate ceasefireArab ministers repeatedly called for the fighting to stop and condemned Israel’s tactics.05 Nov 02:54 AM
World'The sound of explosions never stops': Gaza's death toll soars to 9400Israeli military strikes have killed multiple civilians at a UN shelter and a hospital.04 Nov 07:47 PM
New ZealandWhy was mosque emergency exit locked? Coroner hears desperate escape storiesParts of the gunman's now-banned livestream played at the mosque attack coronial inquest.03 Nov 12:20 AM
WorldArab countries that normalised relations with Israel see protestsArab states that strenghtened ties with Israel under growing public pressure to cut them.02 Nov 12:02 AM
New ZealandRevealed: Paramedics did not enter Christchurch mosque until 30 minutes after shootingThe first two paramedics did not enter Al Noor Mosque until 2.14pm, CCTV footage shows.01 Nov 12:56 AM
WorldHas Israel invaded Gaza?Over the past five days, Israeli ground troops have pushed deeper and deeper into Gaza.31 Oct 10:20 PM
WorldParis police open fire on woman who allegedly made death threatsFrance has been on heightened anti-terror alert since a fatal stabbing on October 13.31 Oct 09:29 PM
WorldGaping holes left after Israeli airstrikes destroy Gaza refugee camp apartmentsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has rejected calls for a cease-fire.31 Oct 06:48 PM
Politics'Perilous situation': Ahmed Zaoui's lawyer speaks of her fears for the NZ citizenA podcast special interview with imprisoned Ahmed Zaoui's lawyer Deborah Manning.31 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandPolice officer received only one day of active shooter training before Christchurch attackPrecious time was wasted after misinformation about Al Noor Mosque was transmitted.31 Oct 04:50 AM
New ZealandSenior police communicator admits priority of 111 call should have been upgraded, terror attack inquest finds'Due to the number of P1 events we were reading, that information was overlooked.'30 Oct 12:35 AM
New ZealandMosque victim’s sister says pursuit of truth a ‘shared responsibility’Aya Al-Umari said she still had faith more information would come to light.29 Oct 07:39 PM
