Conflict
Israel declares siege on Gaza, cutting off power, food & water
Returning to our earlier story about war in the Middle East. Israel has declared a complete seige on Gaza following co-ordinated attacks from Hamas; saying power, electricity, water and food would be… Video, Audio
What is Hamas, how does it control the Gaza Strip and why has Israel declared war?
Israel's security cabinet has formally declared war on Hamas, the militant Islamist group that controls the Gaza Strip, following Hamas's attack on soldiers and civilians in southern Israel. Video
Israel-Gaza conflict adds to petrol price pressures - Infometrics
Oil prices jumped by more than $3 a barrel overnight due to concerns the conflict would disrupt output from the Middle East.
Calls for the international leaders to step in as Gaza war escalates
The Islamic Women's Council of New Zealand is calling for the international community to find a resolution in this conflict in Gaza which will uphold the human rights of everyone involved.
On… Audio
New Zealander in Israel explains how war is affecting everyone
The Israeli military has called up an unprecedented 300 thousand reservists and is imposing a total blockade of the Gaza Strip.
It's the clearest sign yet that Israel is planning a ground assault in… Audio
Israel military drafts 300,000 reservists in response to Hamas attacks
Israel's military has drafted a record 300,000 reservists in its response to a multi-front Hamas attack from Gaza and says it is "going on the offensive".
Benjy Treister is a New Zealander whose… Audio
Fears of humanitarian crisis in Palestine
There are fears Israel's response has the potential to create a humanitarian crisis in Palestine.
Palestine Red Crescent Society's Nibal Farsakh spoke to Corin Dann from the Palestine West Bank. Audio
Israeli Defence Force on strong offensive after attacks
Israel says it has regained control of all its territories near Gaza following a multi-front attack from Hamas militants over the weekend.
The Israeli Defence Force has gone on a strong offensive -… Audio
Updates: Hipkins, Albanese united in condemnation of Hamas attacks
The PM says he has spoken to his Australian counterpart and both are agreed in their condemnation of attacks by Hamas militants on Israeli territory.
Kiwi living in Israel describes devastation of attack by Hamas
Israel has declared war on Hamas, after it launched a brutal and highly co-ordinated surprise attack on Israel, taking hostages and killing civilians. More than 700 Israelis and 400 Palestinians are… Video, Audio
More than 1,000 dead in Hamas conflict as Israel declares war
At least 1100 people have been killed and tens of thousands displaced as rocket attacks and gun battles continue in Israel and Gaza. CNN's Nada Bashir speaks to Lisa Owen. [embed]… Video, Audio
Hamas invasion and Israel's response: 'A sequence of crimes'
War crimes are likely being committed by both sides, a University of Waikato international law professor says.
'Like a horror movie' - Israel music festival-goers fled in hail of bullets
For weeks, excited music-lovers had looked forward to the Supernova festival, where reportedly more than 250 bodies have been recovered.
Israel pounds Gaza after deadly Hamas raid
Israel battered Gaza on Sunday, a day after Hamas fighters rampaged through Israeli towns, killing hundreds and abducting others, threatening a major new war in the Middle East.
How did Israeli intelligence fail to stop major attack from Gaza?
Israeli officials say a major investigation has begun and questions about this attack, they say, "will go on for years".
Photo essay: Israel declares war after attack by Hamas
In photos - Israel is fighting back after the Palestinian Islamic group Hamas launched a surprise attack, killing and wounding hundreds of people.
Israel vows 'mighty vengeance' after deadliest day for 50 years
Hamas gunmen rampaged through Israeli towns, killing more than 250 people and escaping with hostages, with more than 230 Gazans also killed in retaliatory strikes.
'We are in a war': More than 20 dead, 250 injured as Hamas launches surprise attack on Israel
More than 20 people have been killed in a surprise assault by Hamas that combined gunmen penetrating into Israeli towns with a barrage of rockets fired from the Gaza Strip.
US gives 1.1m rounds of ammunition seized from Iran to Ukraine
The US has sent roughly 1.1 million bullets seized from Iran last year to Ukraine, its military has said.
Nagorno-Karabakh: Armenia says 100,000 refugees flee region
More than 100,000 people have fled the Nagorno-Karabakh region, Armenia says.
