War
Israel-Gaza ceasefire call needs 'high degree of diplomacy' - National
The National Party is accusing caretaker Prime Minister Chris Hipkins of playing politics over Gaza and says he did not consult them over calling for a ceasefire.
Report: Tentative deal reached to free some Israeli hostages in Gaza
The Washington Post has reported that Israel, the US and Hamas have reached a tentative agreement to free Israeli hostages in exchange for a pause in fighting
Humanitarian team describes Gaza's Al Shifa Hospital as 'death zone'
The team visited the Northern Gaza hospital on Saturday and reported there were 25 health workers and 291 patients in a 'desperate' situation.
Kiwis killed during WWII honoured in Dutch village: 'What happened will be remembered'
A small village in the Netherlands has honoured five airmen of World War II, including two New Zealanders who lost their lives when their bomber was attacked on only its second operational flight.
Palestinian detainees report Israeli beatings, mistreatment as West Bank arrests surge
Hamza al-Qawasmi was at home in the occupied West Bank city of Hebron last month when Israeli forces stormed in after midnight and told him he was under arrest.
UN says starvation imminent in Gaza, no let-up in Israeli assault
UN aid deliveries to Palestinians in Gaza have been suspended due to shortages of fuel and a communications shut down, as Israeli troops battle Hamas militants in the enclave.
Swimming rivers and faking illness to escape Ukraine’s draft
Nearly 20,000 men have fled since the beginning of the war. Some swam dangerous rivers. Others simply walked out under cover of darkness.
Israel Gaza: Al-Shifa Hospital director says no water or oxygen left
The director of the Gaza Strip's main hospital raided by Israeli soldiers says the facility has now run out of oxygen and water, and patients "are screaming from thirst".
Telecommunications down in Gaza leaving thousands in the dark
Telecommunications are down in the Gaza Strip leaving thousands in the dark as humanitarian aid draws to a halt.
A journalist inside Gaza's biggest hospital Al-Shifa told the BBC that tanks and… Audio
'Waiting for slow death': Medics fear for patients inside Al-Shifa
Patients and medical staff have been cut off from all links to the outside world for more than a day after Israeli forces entered Al-Shifa hospital.
Palestine ambassador on Al-Shifa raid
A day after storming into Gaza's largest hospital, Israeli forces say they have found proof that Hamas was using it as a command centre.
The army released a video, which has not been independently… Audio
Raid on Al-Shifa continues in Gaza
A day after storming into Gaza's largest hospital, Israeli forces say they have found proof that Hamas was using it as a command centre.
The army released a video, which has not been independently… Audio
UN relief worker describes situation in Gaza
A New Zealander working to help refugees in southern Gaza says he's staring at the world's worst humanitarian crisis this century.
Gaza is under a total communications blackout.
Hector Sharp was… Audio
UN High Commissioner for human rights condemns targeting of civilians
Volker Türk, the United Nations' High Commissioner for Human Rights, says a political space needs to be created to allow a path out of the horror that is Gaza.
Türk condemned the widespread targeting… Audio
Middle East protests: Auckland police prepared to call in reinforcements
Auckland police are ready to call in officers from outside the region to manage any escalation in Middle East protests in the city.
Middle East restaurant Ima owner on support for Gaza ceasefire
An Auckland restaurant had its Instagram account disabled last weekend as protests continue around the world over the conflict in Gaza. Ima Cuisine is a Middle Eastern restaurant run by Jewish Israeli… Audio
Israel tells people in east of Gaza's Khan Younis to evacuate
The Israeli air force dropped leaflets overnight on Thursday in eastern areas of Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip, telling people to evacuate to shelters for their own safety - suggesting…
Situation at Al-Shifa Hospital and in Gaza 'desperate', WHO spokesperson says
The Israeli military has published a video, which has not been independently verified, which it says shows Hamas weapons and equipment found in Gaza's Al-Shifa hospital. Israel's army mounted an… Video, Audio
MSF challenges Israeli evidence of Hamas activities in Gaza hospital
Israel is defending its operation at Al-Shifa hospital as the boss of Médecins Sans Frontières Australia says it is yet to see evidence of it being used as a military base. Audio
Al-Shifa: Eyewitnesses detail Israel raid on Gaza hospital
Khader, a journalist inside Al-Shifa, said Israeli troops were in "complete control" of the hospital and no shooting was taking place.
