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Biden unveils new hostage deal to bring end to Israel-Hamas war
The US President's Gaza ceasefire plan includes a phased end to hostilities, massive aid.
Watch: Greens call for action on Gaza
Co-leaders Chloe Swarbrick and Marama Davidson on the New Zealand reaction to Palestine. Video / Alex Robertson
Israeli settlers rampage through West Bank village, killing Palestinian and wounding 25
Palestinian officials say dozens of Israeli settlers have rampaged through a village.
Letters: Drastic infrastructure overhaul needed; always wear a seatbelt on a flight
OPINION: 'Seat belts should be mandatory on all aircraft at all times'.
Oscars face protests and delays as stars forced to walk
The Academy Awards ceremony was delayed after guests failed to arrive in time.
Gunmen take hostages at US company’s Turkish factory
Public feeling against Israel and its main ally the US has risen in Turkey.
Watch: Soldiers dressed as doctors raid hospital to kill suspected ‘Hamas terrorists’
Clandestine operation in West Bank left 'terror group member' and two other suspects dead.
After 100 days, Israel-Hamas war has no signs of ending
Sunday marks 100 days that Israel and Hamas have been at war.
Aussie cricket star reprimanded for pro-Palestine message
Usman Khawaja has been reprimanded by the International Cricket Council.
A Palestinian baby girl, born 17 days ago in Gaza, is killed in an Israeli airstrike
Her family named her al-Amira Aisha — “Princess Aisha”.
No more NZ citizens or residents trying to leave Gaza - Mfat
One citizen left overnight via the Rafah crossing into Egypt, says Winston Peters.
Communications blackout and spiralling hunger compound misery in Gaza Strip
Internet and telephone lines are still inaccessible two days after going down, says group.
Luxon says Cyclone Gabrielle-hit zones 'not forgotten', SH2 'in really bad shape'
The PM is in Cyclone Gabrielle-hit Wairoa in a change from his duties this week.
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.
Israel and Hamas complete second day of swaps after tense delay, as ceasefire holds
Hamas to release 14 Israeli hostages for Israel freeing 42 Palestinian prisoners.
Palestinian families rejoice over release of minors and women in prisoner swap
Dozens of Palestinian prisoners have returned home to the West Bank.
Private Auckland school shuts down Palestine support group
Diocesan said it did not condone any views that created or supported political division.
Pressure rises on Israel to pause fighting as battles intensify
Israeli troops have encircled Gaza City in heavy fighting with Hamas militants.
Gaza awaits aid from Egypt as Israel readies troops for ground assault
Israel’s defence minister has told ground troops to be ready to enter the Gaza Strip.
Pink’s poi flag controversy raises cultural concerns, claims of ‘something sinister’
Māori are questioning the superstar's on-stage cultural antics.
Israel orders evacuation of northern Gaza within 24 hours, UN says
Israel says a complete siege will remain in place until Hamas frees 150 hostages.
Letters: Election 2023, yellow footpath dots, Govt achievements
OPINION: Letters on KKK costumes, financial literacy, Asian culture, and up the Wahs!
John Minto: Uncomfortable truths and speaking out
OPINION: Case can be made that Chris Hipkins was too soft on his visit to China last week.
Israeli airstrike escalates crackdown
Settlers avenge deaths of four Israelis killed by Palestinian gunmen.
Netanyahu denounces protesters after siege of wife amid Supreme Court overhaul plans
Protesters chanted “shame” outside a salon in wave of unrest amid govt's judiciary plans.
10 Palestinians killed, 100 hurt in Israel West Bank raid
Rare daytime operation as 2000 new settler homes reportedly approved, more violence fears.
Israeli settler population in West Bank tops half a million
Figure crosses major threshold, set to surge further under Israel’s new far-right govt.