War
Netanyahu denounces new Hamas hostage video as 'cruel propaganda'
The video shows three of the hostages seized by the Islamist movement on 7 October.
Law expert says Israel-Gaza war is "troubling" for liberal democracies
A international law expert says the conflict between Israel and Gaza is very troubling for liberal democracies like New Zealand that depend on an international rule based order.
The government has… Audio
NZ only Five Eyes partner who voted in favour of Israel-Gaza ceasefire resolution
The United Nations Security Council continues to reject a resolution for a ceasefire between Gaza and Israel.
The 15-member body's primary responsibility is to maintain international peace and… Audio
Israeli forces attack north Gaza's main city from both sides
Israeli troops and tanks attacked Gaza's main northern city from both sides on Monday, three days after they began a major ground offensive.
Hamas releases video appearing to show hostages
Hamas has released a video, appearing to show three Israeli women being held hostage.
It shows them sitting on chairs and only one of them, Daneille Aloni, spoke.
Israel prime minister Benjamin… Audio
Report from Gaza - Egypt border crossing
The United States is pressing Israel to protect civilians in Gaza and has pushed for an immediate increase in humanitarian aid.
Israel has begun a ground invasion of the Gaza Strip - and is now… Audio
As it happened: Protests around NZ and world over Israel-Gaza conflict
Protesters rallied around Aotearoa Sunday over the ongoing war in Israel, with a large crowd in Auckland calling for the release of hostages held by Hamas. Follow along on RNZ's live blog.
UN aid agencies reducing operations in Gaza due to fuel supplies running low
UN aid agencies say they have begun to significantly reduce their operations in the Gaza Strip because fuel supplies are almost dry.
Twelve more aid trucks have crossed into Gaza but no fuel is… Audio
National day of commemoration for NZ Wars risks being forgotten
Te Pūtake o te Riri - the national day of commemoration of the New Zealand Wars takes place on Saturday.
But experts say the event is at risk of passing by unnoticed outside of Māori circles.
Pokere… Audio
Israel carries out significant incursion into the Gaza Strip
The Israeli miltary says it has carried out a significant incursion into the Gaza Strip to attack Hamas positions. An IDF spokesman, says that troops carried out what it called a targeted raid towards… Audio
Netanyahu says Israel still preparing for invasion of Gaza
Benjamin Netanyahu has stressed Israel is still preparing for a ground invasion of Gaza, but he won't say when. In a televised address the Prime Minister sais that Israel is raining hell fire on Hamas… Video, Audio
Fertiliser prices tipped to rise if Middle East war spreads
Fertiliser prices are coming off the boil, but the conflict in Gaza has thrown uncertainty into the market.
Child deaths and injuries in Gaza 'shockingly high' - Save the Children
It's believed more 2,300 children have been killed in Gaza during Israel's counter attacks. Almost 5,400 more have been injured and 800 children are believed missing under rubble. These figures used… Video, Audio
WHO calls for humanitarian access and supplies to Gaza
The World Health Organisation is warning of a "public health catastrophe" if humanitarian access and an immediate ceasefire is not allowed in Gaza. Video, Audio
UN warns 'days' until Gaza runs out of fuel
A third convoy of 20 aid trucks have delivered water, food and medicine to the besieged Gaza Strip, but the UN warned that fuel was not included and reserves would run out within two days.
Aid trickling into Gaza as fighting continues
Israel says its forces went inside the Gaza Strip to clear the area of terrorists and weapons, with one Israeli soldier killed.
An IDF spokesperson said Israel carried out more raids into Gaza to… Audio
Live updates: 'War will end' if Hamas surrenders, releases hostages, says Israel military spokesman
Israel bombarded Gaza with air strikes early on Monday and its aircraft struck southern Lebanon overnight. Follow the latest on our live blog.
Israel pounds Gaza, targets in Syria and Lebanon, US ups presence
Concerns the Israel-Hamas war could trigger wider Middle East conflict is rising, with the US sending more military assets and Israel pummelling targets in Gaza and Hamas supporters in Lebanon and…
Professor Al Gillespie: War and peace on the international stage
In an address from the Oval Office, President Joe Biden set out his case for U.S. backing of Ukraine and Israel, but how did this play out on the international stage and who will be the major players… Audio
Simon Tisdall: Israel-Gaza going global?
Could the Israel-Gaza war ignite a wider conflict, between the US and Iran? In his latest writing for The Guardian, foreign affairs commentator Simon Tisdall explains why this is a possibility. Audio
