'Pretty hellish': Kiwis on first evacuation flight from Noumea describe ‘frightening’ experience
First evacuees say they are very grateful to be back in New Zealand.
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The victims were mostly women and children, as fighting rages on across the country.
Former Shortland Street actor goes on hunger strike
Will Alexander is now in his second day of the zero-calorie hunger strike.
NZ announces more sanctions against Russian-supporting entities in Ukraine war
More than 1700 people have been sanctioned since the illegal invasion of Ukraine began.
Zelenskyy postpones foreign trips amid Russian offensive
Ukrainian forces have withdrawn from some parts of the country’s northeast.
Blockout 2024: Why fans are turning on their favourite celebrities
Celebrities like Kim Kardashian are being targeted in a new online movement.
Biden administration to send $1b more in weapons, ammo to Israel
There was no immediate indication when the arms would be sent.
US completing a pier to bring aid to Gaza, danger and uncertainty lie ahead
Relief groups point to dangers ahead for aid delivery teams as fighting surges.
Australian cities, universities brace for pro-Palestine protests
Activists encouraging supporters not to 'let things calm down'.
Group from the Leadership Academy will follow footsteps of Māori Battalion
A Company rangatahi head to Italy for Cassino 80th anniversary.
Half a million people flee fighting in Rafah and northern Gaza
The Israeli Army issued evacuation orders that have displaced about 100,000 people.
Israel moves deeper into Rafah, fights regrouping Hamas militants
Israeli forces battling Palestinian militants across Gaza, including in 'cleared' areas.
Israel will fight with its ‘fingernails’ if needed - Netanyahu
A US threat to withhold some arms would not prevent Israel from continuing its offensive.
Palestinians ordered to evacuate Rafah signalling Israeli ground invasion
Israel described Rafah as the last significant Hamas stronghold after seven months of war.
Israel orders Al-Jazeera to close its local operation
The network has reported the Israeli-Hamas war nonstop since the cross-border attack.
Ceasefire talks over, Israel vows military operation in ‘very near future’
Israel closed its crossing point for delivering humanitarian aid for Gaza after attack.
Russia puts Zelenskyy on its wanted list
The commander of Ukraine's ground forces and Zelenskyy's predecessor are also wanted.
There’s progress in truce talks, but Israel downplays chances of ending war
A top UN official says there is full-blown famine in northern Gaza.
What is on the table for Gaza ceasefire talks?
Israel and Hamas appear to be seriously negotiating an end to the war in Gaza.
'Apostle for kindness': 86-year-old stands in the cold for six hours a day to encourage world peace
He's a sandal-wearing former lawyer, but the cold won't stop John McKay making a point.
Auckland uni says tents of pro-Palestine protesters will be removed tonight
UoA says it 'fully supports' right to peaceful protest. Protesters told to be respectful.
'Time to act is now': Israel plans to invade Rafah, deal or no deal
Netanyahu still plans to launch an incursion into the southern Gaza city.
Honouring a fallen soldier and local rugby hero
A special segment commemorating a Katikati All Black has featured in the documentary.
Western banks in Russia paid $1.4 billion in taxes to Kremlin last year
Financial Times: A fourfold increase on prewar levels for lenders still in Russia.
Battle of Gate Pā 160th commemoration takes place
A significant moment in the history of Tauranga is being marked today.
Biden and Netanyahu speak as pressure builds on Israel and Hamas to reach a deal
US position 'clear' as Israel plans to invade Gaza’s southernmost city of Rafah.
Yemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for downing of US drone
The rebel group says it shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper with a surface-to-air missile.
Despair for Kiwi family after premature Palestinian baby dies
Baby Sabreen loses fight for survival after being cut from dead mother’s womb.
Duke of Edinburgh leads Anzac Day tributes in London
Prince Edward laid a wreath of poppies and flowers at the Hyde Park Corner war memorial.
Celebrity chef says aid workers killed by Israeli airstrikes ‘best of humanity’
Jose Andres spoke before mourners at Washington National Cathedral.
'Learn from our ancestors': Teen's Anzac speech calls out Kiwis for divisiveness
A young Rotorua leader has delivered a powerful message during his Anzac Day speech.