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As more hostages are released, further details of captivity are coming to light.
9-year-old Irish-Israeli girl among hostages released by Hamas
Second group of hostages, including 13 Israelis and four Thai nationals, return to Israel.
Russia launches its largest drone attack since the start of invasion
Russia launched 75 Iranian-made Shahed drones against Ukraine.
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Thai Foreign Minister 'overjoyed' at Hamas hostage release
Thais the biggest single group of foreigners taken hostage.
Hostage swap: 24 Hamas captives freed in exchange for 39 Palestinians
33 Palestinians and 24 hostages from Hamas first to be released.
Israel-Hamas war: Leader in Gaza top of Israel’s hit list
Hamas’ top figure inside the Palestinian territory is a rarely seen veteran militant.
Qatar says Gaza ceasefire will begin today, with hostage releases to follow
Some relief promised for Gaza, ceasefire to start at 6pm NZ time.
Israeli official says talks continuing, hostage release won’t take place before Friday
The announcement of the truce capped weeks of indirect, stop-and-go negotiations.
Māori Battalion taonga stolen from Waitangi museum in broad daylight
The kauri gum treasure, the size of a small netball, was taken around midday on Sunday.
Ex-Obama adviser says killing 4,000 Palestinian children ‘wasn’t enough’ in racist rant
Stuart Seldowitz launches tirade against New York food vendor, calling him a ‘terrorist’.
'We're really scared': Christchurch synagogue vandalised, politicians criticised
Jewish Council spokesman Ben Kepes wants authorities to take threats more seriously.
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.
'We will continue the war': Israeli PM says war against Hamas will not stop after ceasefire
Benjamin Netanyahu has stated the war 'will continue until we achieve all our goals'.
The 28th Māori Battalion unclaimed medals kaupapa completed in Napier
Forty-six sets of medals were presented to whānau in the final ceremony.
Queen Camilla condemns abuse of female journalists
The royal hailed women as among the ‘bravest reporters of all’.
Israeli evidence of Hamas command centre at Shifa Hospital remains elusive
Days after taking control of Al Shifa, the military has yet to unveil a purported centre.
Being born in Gaza
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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.
'No end in sight': Chris Hipkins' subtle dig as National's talks drag on for another week
The caretaker PM took a shot at National on Sunday as talks dragged into another week.
Plane caught up in Sir Peter Jackson legal spat to be flown at airshow
The Goodyear FG-1D Corsair will take to the sky at Wings over Wairarapa this weekend.
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.
Minister of Trade makes direct pitch to US President Joe Biden
Damien O’Connor's pitch was said to have piqued the US President’s interest.
'Not on the agenda': Ukrainians fear war fatigue as world’s attention is on Gaza
Money continued to come in steadily - then the Israel-Hamas war broke out on October 7.
Sasha Borissenko: How international humanitarian law applies to the Israel-Hamas War
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Patients and staff leave Gaza’s biggest hospital 'at gunpoint'
Israeli soldiers forced doctors, patients and civilians to leave al-Shifa.
Movie plans for story of two-time VC winner Charlie Upham
Charles Upham's extraordinary story is headed for the big screen, with two projects afoot.
Letters to the Editor: Israel, Gaza conflict coverage
Readers have their say on war and supermarket promotions.
Diana Wichtel: 'Talking about the events of the last weeks has felt impossible'
OPINION: A letter from a friend inspires consideration and contemplation.
‘No water, no food': Kiwi’s bid to help children trapped near Gaza hospital
Anne Taylor, 74, is working out of Jerusalem as charity's head of mission.
Yemen’s Houthi rebels launch strikes at Israel during Gaza war
Houthi rebels have launched at least six drone and missile attacks toward southern Israel.
'Who will take care of them?': Supplies not enough to help stricken Gaza patients
Health officials said supplies and equipment don't solve the question of safe evacuation.