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Israeli PM lashes out at hostage video
The Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, says a hostage video released by Hamas on Monday is "cruel psychological propaganda".
In the video, three Israeli women face the camera, with one… Audio
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
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
Māori chocolatier debuts at prestigious chocolate event in Paris
Many children grow up dreaming of living in a world of chocolate, but Thomas Netana Wright has made it his reality.
Oz correspondent Brad Foster
Brad Foster provides an update on the murder of a 21-year-old school teacher in Sydney last week, and news that an individual who was cleared of rape allegations in Parliament House in 2019 has now… 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
Kerry-Anne Walsh with news from Australia
We cross the ditch to Canberra to talk to our correspondent Kerry-Anne Walsh. Audio
Friends actor Matthew Perry dies aged 54
Tributes are being paid to Matthew Perry the US actor best known for his portrayal of the wise-cracking Chandler Bing in the smash hit TV sitcom "Friends" who has died aged 54.
American broadcaster… Audio
All Blacks hearts broken after red card and missed chances
The All Blacks are hurting after a red card to captain Sam Cane and some missed opportunities left them agonisingly short of World Cup glory.
The three times champions fell to a one-point defeat to… Audio
Mexican president blasts critics after deadly hurricane
The death toll from a devastating hurricane in the Mexican beach resort of Acapulco has risen to 39, as the country's president accused his opponents of exaggerating the scale of the disaster.
'Friends' actor Matthew Perry dead at 54
Friends actor Matthew Perry has died at age 54 in an apparent drowning.
Town grieves as Maine mass shooter's motive remains a mystery
Robert R. Card, 40, was found dead on Friday evening from a self-inflicted gunshot wound, but his motive remains unknown.
Mike Pence withdraws from 2024 presidential race
The former US vice president says he has "no regrets" after pulling out of the race to be the next Republican nominee.
Iranian girl who collapsed following alleged altercation over her hijab dies
Iranian authorities deny allegations that the teenager was injured after she was dragged from a train by morality police.
Australian police charge man for dumping pythons in Sydney
Australian police said on Saturday they charged a man in a case involving two pythons on the loose after the snakes were dumped in a residential area of Sydney.
Donald Trump and children to testify in fraud case
Donald Trump and three of his children will soon take the stand in a New York business fraud case.
Fisherman missing for two weeks in Pacific Ocean found alive
A fisherman who had been missing for nearly two weeks has been found alive floating in a life raft about 110km off the west coast of the US.
Spanish Church sexual abuse affected 200,000 children, commission finds
More than 200,000 children are estimated to have suffered sexual abuse from Spain's Catholic clergy, an independent commission has found.
Looting in Mexico's Acapulco after devastating Hurricane Otis
Looting broke out in the Mexican city of Acapulco after the popular beach resort was battered by record-breaking Hurricane Otis.
