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Israeli forces outside Al Shifa hospital in Gaza, offer to send in incubators
Southern Gaza bombarded after Israeli tanks advanced to the gates of the enclave's biggest hospital in the north.
Vandalism of buildings a 'minor inconvenience' - pro-Palestinian group
A pro-Palestinian group says it "applauds" vandals who attacked the US embassy and Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade office. Audio
IDF releases video it says shows Hamas held hostages under hospital
The Israeli Defence force has released a video that it says shows evidence Hamas held hostages under a specialist children's hospital in central Gaza. The video, filmed in the basement of the… Video, Audio
Hamas militants ready to release 70 hostages for truce
The armed wing of Hamas says it is ready to release up to 70 children and women held in Gaza, for a 5-day truce. Hamas' negotiators have told Qatari mediators the truce should include a ceasefire and… Audio
UK PM Sunak brings back David Cameron, sacks interior minister
Britain's PM has brought back his party's former leader David Cameron as foreign minister after sacking his interior minister following comments she made on police handling of a pro-Palestinian march.
Officials working overtime to get last 9 kiwis out of Gaza
Officials are working around the clock to evacuate nine New Zealanders who remain in Gaza tonight. 11 Kiwis and their families were able to get out of the enclave overnight and are currently being… Video, Audio
Largest Gaza hospital 'not functioning' amid Israeli assault
The largest hospital in Gaza has ceased to function and fatalities among patients are rising, the WHO said, as a blistering Israeli assault continues.
11 New Zealanders leave Gaza via Rafah crossing - MFAT
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade has confirmed 11 New Zealanders left Gaza via the Rafah crossing overnight.
Israel offers to evacuate babies from crippled Gaza hospital
Israel's military said it was ready to evacuate babies from Gaza's largest hospital on Sunday, where Palestinian officials said two newborns died and dozens more were at risk after fuel ran out amid…
Hundreds rally for Gaza ceasefire in Auckland
Hundreds of people have gathered in Auckland's Aotea Square this afternoon, calling for a ceasefire in Gaza.
The Week in Detail: From the Māori Health Authority to Israel-Palestine
The Detail podcast brings you the issues behind the news every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Israel denies targeting Gaza hospital, doctors claim continuous bombardment'
Palestinian officials said a baby died and dozens more patients were at risk from Israeli fire around Gaza's largest hospital.
Gaza health system swamped; 18 of 35 hospitals out of service - ministry
Gaza officials said Israel launched air strikes on or near at least three hospitals today.
Fighting intensifies as thousands flee northern Gaza
Fighting between Israel and Hamas is intensifying and is now close to the Al Quds hospital in Gaza City.
Thousands of people have been sheltering in the hospital grounds - and there are still 100… Audio
US says Palestinians must govern Gaza post-war
Street battles raged in Gaza City as the US said Palestinians must govern Gaza post-war, countering Israeli comments that it would control security indefinitely.
Israel targets Hamas tunnels in new phase of Gaza war
Israel's military is starting the next phase of its war against Hamas, targeting the Islamist group's labyrinth of tunnels.
Grenade birthday gift kills Ukraine army chief's aide
A grenade given as a birthday present has blown up and killed a close aide of the head of Ukraine's armed forces.
Ambassador asks Israel to let New Zealanders leave Gaza
MFAT says only one Kiwi has been approved to leave Gaza, and there are 20 others who officials are trying to get out.
Gaza death toll tops 10,000; UN calls it a children's graveyard
Gaza is becoming a "graveyard for children", UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres says, amplifying demands for a ceasefire in the enclave.
The foreign affairs puzzle facing New Zealand's new government
Analysis - New Zealand's new government will need to hit the ground running on foreign affairs, Geoffrey Miller writes.