War
Doctors who visited Gaza speak of 'atrocities', collapsing healthcare
The Israeli offensive has displaced nearly 2.3 million people, caused a starvation crisis, flattened most of the enclave, and killed more than 31,000 people, according to Gaza's health ministry.
One year anniversary of death of NZ soldier in Ukraine
Wednesday marks one year since solider, Kane Te Tai was killed in battle in Ukraine.
He was the third New Zealander to lose his life in the war which is now into its 3rd year.
Kane Te tai had been… Audio
Israel launches night raid on Gaza al-Shifa hospital
Eyewitnesses described panic and gunfire around the hospital in Gaza City after IDF troops moved in.
Children's ward 'absolutely quiet' in Gaza hospital
More than 13,000 children have been killed, many are suffering from severe malnutrition and do not "even have the energy to cry", UNICEF says.
A Kiwi woman's journey home after 20 years in Gaza
After months of conflict in Gaza, UN figures show close to 2 million people have been displaced across the region, and are facing starvation as Israel continues its attack. Some manage to leave, but… Audio
Malnutrition 'reaching unprecedented levels in Gaza' - UN
The main UN aid agency operating in Gaza says that acute malnutrition is accelerating in the north of the Palestinian enclave.
Israel approves plan to attack Rafah but keeps truce hopes alive
Israeli PM OKs proposal to attack southern Gaza city, where more than a million people are sheltering from war.
Israeli strikes kill at least 29 Gazans awaiting aid, say Palestinian officials
At least 29 Palestinians have been killed while waiting for aid in two separate Israeli attacks in the Gaza Strip, Gaza's health ministry says.
Ukraine official: Two Russian border regions are now active combat zones
A senior Ukrainian intelligence official said armed groups he described as Russians opposed to the Kremlin had turned two border regions into "active combat zones".
Israeli parliament approves amended budget 'to win the war'
The amended budget adds more spending on defence and compensation to households and businesses hurt by the war.
Russia's nuclear arsenal: How big is it, and who controls it?
Vladimir Putin warned the West on Wednesday that Russia was technically ready for nuclear war. But how ready?
Gaza aid ship sets off from Cyprus
A ship taking almost 200 tonnes of food to Gaza has left a port in Cyprus, taking aid to a population on the brink of famine.
Bleak start to Ramadan in Gaza
Palestinians besieged in Gaza by Israel's war against Hamas are facing a bleak start to the Muslim holy month of Ramadan.
Some had hoped for a ceasefire in time for Ramadan but talks in Cairo have… Audio
Sweden and Canada resume funding for UN agency at centre of review
They were among 16 countries that paused funds after Israel accused at least 12 UNRWA staff of involvement in the 7 October attack by Hamas.
Gaza sea corridor could open soon, EU says, amid famine fears
A maritime corridor to Gaza could begin operating this weekend to boost aid to the territory, European Commission chief Ursula von der Leyen says.
US to build temporary port to deliver Gaza aid
President Joe Biden made the announcement in his State of the Union speech.
Senior Russian officer warns of full-scale war in Europe
He said the United States was trying to "weaken Russia in every possible way, limit its sovereignty and destroy its territorial integrity".
Three killed in Houthi missile attack on cargo ship - US military
The deaths are the first the group's attacks on merchant vessels have caused.
Hamas says it will continue negotiating for ceasefire as Ramadan nears
US President Joe Biden said on Tuesday that it was in the hands of Hamas whether to accept a deal on the table.
Secretary of State Blinken to meet Israel war cabinet member
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken says the situation in the Gaza Strip is "simply unacceptable" and Israel must "maximise every possible means and every possible method to get aid to those who need… Audio