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A narrow strip of no man’s land has become the chief sticking point in ceasefire talks.
Netanyahu digs in on border demands, US readies last ceasefire push
Netanyahu's insistence on keeping troops on the Gaza-Egypt border is hindering talks.
US charges Hamas leaders with terrorism, citing October 7 attack
The US has accused Hamas of conspiring to use weapons of mass destruction.
'Shameful': UK restricts arms sales to Israel
The UK govt says it believes weapons given to Israel could be used for war crimes.
'Take it or leave it': US takes tough stance on ceasefire talks
The deal, once it comes, could mark the end of US-led negotiations if not taken.
Six hostages' bodies found in Gaza, Biden 'devastated'
US president vows Hamas will pay after six hostages found dead in Gaza.
Released Hamas hostage says she wants to ‘dance again’ with kidnapped boyfriend
Noa Argamani is campaigning for the release of 109 Israelis still held in Gaza.
'Is that it?' Israel and Hezbollah step back from strikes
After a short-lived attack, a descent into all-out war is less likely.
Top defence contractors set to rake in record cash after orders soar
Financial Times: Growing cash flows spark debate about how industry will spend billions.
Hezbollah's latest strike hits a 'humble chicken coop'
A revenge attack involving missiles and drones from Lebanon has come to nothing.
Israel, Hezbollah exchange heaviest strikes in months, raising fears of wider conflict
'Every day there are more dead', says resident who woke up to the sounds of explosions.
NZ Super Fund owns $150m in firms connected to illegal Israeli settlements
Labour says the Super Fund should sell positions in the firms.
Grief and anger in Israel as recovered hostages are laid to rest
Funerals for six hostages have been held in the kibbutzim they were abducted from.
Blinken says Israel accepts Gaza proposal, urges Hamas
There are few signs of conciliation on the ground and fears of wider war.
Gaza faces public health crisis with polio case found
Israel’s months-long war has destroyed key water and sanitation infrastructure in Gaza.
Israeli strikes in Gaza and Lebanon kill at least 25, officials say
Strikes come as US and allies race to conclude delicate ceasefire negotiations.
Gaza ceasefire talks put on hold
Two days of talks about the Gaza war have closed but will resume in Egypt next week.
More than 100 Israeli settlers set fire to Palestinian village, killing one
Dozens of youth assailants hurl stones and Molotov cocktails at homes in latest attack.
Gaza cease-fire talks resume, but hopes are muted amid fears of wider war
New York Times: Increased pressure on negotiations as death toll in Gaza hits 40,000+.
'More than 40,000' killed in Israel’s war in Gaza
Gaza's health system near collapse, complicating accurate death toll in ongoing conflict.
'Ceasefire still possible': Hamas to skip next round of talks
Hamas will not be involved in the next round of ceasefire talks.
'Swamp of sewage': Health conditions worsen in Gaza
The city is a 'health disaster', with diseases running rampant through the ruins.
Hamas: Israeli hostage killed, two wounded
The group blamed the deaths on Israeli 'massacres' against Palestinians.
US joins global condemnation after Israel's school strike kills 100
World leaders condemn Israel’s air strike on Gaza refuge which killed about 100 people.
Israel strikes two Gaza schools housing displaced people, killing 16
Latest in a series of attacks on education centres Israel says are being used by Hamas.
Red Sea turmoil impacts Kiwi shipping, Maersk warns of supply chain delays
Tauranga and Auckland ports experience knock-on effects of Red Sea tension.
Strikes in Gaza, stabbing near Tel Aviv
Dozens of Palestinians were killed in the latest attacks.
'Leave now': Foreign Minister tells Kiwis to flee Lebanon and Iran; consider if staying in Israel necessary
Iran has promised 'severe' revenge after the leader of militant group Hamas was killed.
Israeli strikes kill 15 in Gaza City school sheletering displaced persons: Hamas
Israeli military says the school was being used as a command centre for Hamas.
Iran releases statement after Hamas leader's killing
Ismail Haniyeh was Hamas’ top political leader and played a key role in negotiations.
US fighter jets sent to Middle East over Iran-Israel war fears
US President Joe Biden says American warplanes will help protect Israel from attack.
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The young Kiwi shares the highs and lows of her massive move.
Kiwi exporters struggling with doubled shipping costs
Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade said global rates have nearly doubled since April.