Conflict
United Nations warns Middle East on the 'edge of an abyss'
The Middle East is on the "edge of an abyss". That's the warning from the United Nations. US President Joe Biden is asking for billions of dollars in funding for Ukraine and Israel, telling the… Video, Audio
Live updates: 'We cannot give up on peace' - Joe Biden
US President Joe Biden has used a rare Oval Office speech to urge Americans to get behind billions more dollars in spending for Israel and Ukraine. Follow all the latest developments here. Video
Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand calls for ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestinian territories
The humanitarian arm of the Roman Catholic Church is calling for an immediate ceasefire in Israel and occupied Palestinian territories.
The local branch, Caritas Aotearoa New Zealand, says attacks on… Audio
Israel-Gaza conflict: UN providing aid to Palestinian refugees
Israel said it would not prevent the delivery of aid to Gaza via Egypt as long as supplies did not reach Hamas.
Aid agencies poised to help desperate families in Gaza - official
Vital supplies such as food, water and shelter were needed "yesterday" in Gaza and UNICEF is among those ready to help, an expert says. Audio
Hundreds killed in Gaza hospital blast, West Bank protests flare
About 500 Palestinians were killed in a blast at a Gaza City hospital on Tuesday that Israeli and Palestinian officials blamed on each other.
Around 500 feared dead after air strike on hospital in Gaza
About 500 people are feared dead in Gaza after an air strike on a hospital. Hamas says the strike was an Israeli air strike, but the Israeli military says the Islamic Jihad terrorist organisation is… Audio
Top Stories for Wednesday 18 October 2023
Hipkins to stay on as Labour leader; Labour's Andrew Little to leave politics; Biden to visit Israel as Gaza blockade continues; Report shows rescuers couldn't to get resources pre Gabrielle. Audio
Israel v Hamas: The war without end
Why do experts have very little hope for a peaceful solution in the Middle East? Audio
Israel v Hamas: The war without end
Why do experts have very little hope for a peaceful solution in the Middle East?
AudioBiden to visit Israel and receive 'comprehensive' brief on war plans
US President Joe Biden will make a high-stakes visit to Israel on Wednesday as the country prepares to escalate an offensive against Hamas militants.
Israel-Gaza conflict: NZ govt providing $5m for humanitarian aid
The New Zealand government is providing $5 million in funding following appeals to address urgent humanitarian needs in Israel, Gaza and the West Bank.
What is the Rafah crossing and why is it Gaza's lifeline?
The border crossing with Eygpt is the only point of exit for Palestinians looking to flee Gaza.
Auckland Museum apologises after flying Israeli colours
A gesture for peace has backfired badly for the Auckland War Memorial Museum. They've apologised today after lighting the museum in Israeli colours last night, a move that sparked protests outside the… Audio
Auckland Museum light display offends Palestinian supporters
On Sunday night the Auckland Museum was lit up in blue and white in solidarity with Israel, sparking a protest of around 100 Palestinian supporters.
Police were called to diffuse a verbal… Audio
Netanyahu vows to 'demolish Hamas' as troops prepare to move into Gaza
Israel signals its intent to invade Gaza as intense shuttle diplomacy by the US aims to prevent regional escalation.
NZ man recounts 'scary' Jerusalem visit
Former Wānaka man and artist Topher Straus went from swimming in the Mediterranean to running for an air shelter within hours of arriving in Israel last weekend.
Lebanon army blames Israel for journalist's killing
Lebanon's army says Israel fired a missile that killed a Reuters journalist in southern Lebanon.
Israel prepares ground assault on Gaza as Palestinians flee
Israel was preparing on Saturday to launch a ground assault in the Hamas-controlled Gaza Strip, after telling Palestinians living in the densely populated territory to flee south towards a closed…
Explainer: What impact can the Israel-Hamas war have on oil?
A war between Islamist group Hamas and Israel poses one of the most significant geopolitical risks to oil markets since Russia's invasion of Ukraine last year.
