War
Israel rebuffs Blinken's call for Gaza humanitarian pause
The US Secretary of State discussed the idea on his second visit to the war-torn region in a month.
Israel strikes ambulance in Gaza City, 15 reported killed
Israel's military says it believes the ambulance which was part of a convoy was "being used by a Hamas terrorist cell".
UN experts say ceasefire needed as Palestinians at 'grave risk of genocide'
A group of independent United Nations experts called for a humanitarian ceasefire in Gaza, saying time was running out for Palestinians there who are at "grave risk of genocide".
Impossible choices facing Gaza's doctors
Al-Shifa hospital usually treats 700 people - now it's helping 5000.
First evacuees leave Gaza
The people being evacuated to Egypt had been trapped in Gaza since the start of the war more than three weeks ago.
Gaza aid distribution struggles amid overcrowding, debris, lack of fuel
Distribution of food and medical supplies is faltering in Gaza, residents now desperate for essentials like bread, aid officials say.
BBC security correspondent raises questions about long term impact of Gaza conflict
The Israeli Defence Force has confirmed it is responsible for a huge explosion at the Jabalia refugee camp in northern Gaza that has reportedly to have killed dozens and injured many more.
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Aid agencies express grave concern of humanitarian crisis in Gaza
With a ceasefire in Gaza becoming more and more unlikely, Aid Agencies are continuing to express grave concern over the humanitarian crisis. Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says a ceasefire… Video, Audio
NZ vote on Gaza at UN consistent with longstanding position - Hipkins
New Zealand remains aligned to its Five Eyes partners despite voting for a UN resolution for a ceasefire between Gaza and Israel, caretaker Prime Minister Chris Hipkins says. Audio
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
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
