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More than 90 Palestinians killed in Israeli airstrikes on two homes; hundreds detained
The Israeli offensive is continuing to create obstacles for humanitarian aid.
'Entirely toothless': UN approves watered-down resolution on Gaza
This comes after numerous delays in providing aid to Gaza citizens.
Prague gunman linked to murder of newborn baby and dad
The father and daughter's bodies were found in a park only a week earlier.
'Australia's most notorious terrorist' to be released from jail after nearly two decades
The Opposition has slammed the Government for not fighting to keep him behind bars.
Gaza conflict, African coups, and the Morocco earthquake - the year in world news
From the Middle East to central Africa, this year saw growing tensions around the world.
Israel faces new calls for truce after killing of hostages raises alarm
Israel’s government is facing calls for a ceasefire from its closest European allies.
Israeli hostages mistakenly killed had been waving a white flag - military official
Anger over the mistaken killings is likely to increase pressure on the Israeli Government.
Letters: Killing innocent civilians is a war crime
OPINION: Killing innocent civilians is a war crime and against the Geneva Conventions.
'Why don’t you die?’: Kiwi kids facing increased antisemitism in schools
Nazi salutes, mock ‘gassing’, assault: This is what antisemitism looks like in NZ schools.
'Darkness to light': Families of Chch terror attack victims have questions answered
After seven weeks' worth of evidence from dozens of witnesses, the inquest has concluded.
Paramedics need realistic training for major incidents, terror inquest told
Multi-agency training is needed to help prepare paramedics for major incidents.
'Situation catastrophic': Hamas ambush Israel soldiers, kill nine
The Israeli military says Palestinian militants ambushed troops in Gaza City.
NZ backs UN General Assembly vote for ceasefire in Gaza
The vote also shows the growing isolation of the United States and Israel.
111 call about Linwood threat ‘clearest example of Priority 1 call’, expert says
Frontline police could have possibly stopped the shooting at a second mosque.
Teacher beheading: Six teens convicted for roles in killing over Prophet cartoon
Teacher Samuel Paty was killed outside his school in 2020.
‘Idealistic’ to think police could have stopped Linwood mosque attack
Once shots were reported at Linwood mosque, it took armed officers only minutes to arrive.
New radio network will help with multi-agency communication, terror attack inquest finds
Poor communication between police and paramedics has emerged as a key issue.
St John’s queried over significant blind spot with specialist paramedics
No one from St John attended the Al Noor scene in a SERT capacity.
Tourist killed, others injured in Paris attack near Eiffel Tower
The 25-year-old French citizen had spent four years in prison.
Israeli offensive shifts to dense southern Gaza, driving up death toll
The United States is urging for civilians to be protected.
Deepfakes from the Gaza war increase fears about AI’s power to mislead
The usage of AI-generated imagery is raising concerns about the spread of misinformation.
St John were ill-equipped to deal with mosque shootings — expert
'You don't learn to dance on the night of the ball,' says a counter-terrorism expert.
Frontline police should be trained to go to sound of gunfire - counter-terrorism expert
Training first responders could help them deal with situations like the mosque attack.
Israel investigates claims youngest Hamas hostage has been killed
Benjamin Netanyahu says ‘the matter is being examined’ by the IDF.
Emergency response like trying to put together 1000-piece jigsaw puzzle, terror inquest finds
"We tried our very best to pick each piece up and put it where it should go."
‘Nothing comparable’ to scene inside Linwood mosque, doctor says
The doctor was a GP within the Linwood community.
As hostages return to Israel, details of captivity begin to emerge
As more hostages are released, further details of captivity are coming to light.
Israel approves ceasefire with Hamas that includes release of at least 50 hostages
Under the deal, Hamas is to free 50 of the roughly 240 hostages it is holding in Gaza.
Jewish community says it feels 'isolated and vulnerable' after swastika graffiti
It comes a week after a statue of a Jewish ex-Auckland mayor was defaced with a swastika.
Israel and Hamas ‘close to deal’ to free hostages and pause fighting for 5 days
The Washington Post reports the release of hostages could begin in days.
Labour leader Chris Hipkins calls for ceasefire in Gaza
His surprise Sunday announcement was made as Labour leader, not caretaker PM.
Sasha Borissenko: How international humanitarian law applies to the Israel-Hamas War
OPINION: Plus, what is New Zealand doing?
'Keep Christchurch safe': Mission for police on day of terror attack revealed
Recordings of police radio capture the unfolding moments of the officers' response.