Conflict
Gaza's al-Shifa hospital in ruins after two-week Israeli raid
Gaza's Hamas-run health ministry said dozens of bodies had been found and locals said nearby areas were razed.
Israeli air strike destroys Iranian consulate in Syria - state media
Among the dead are a high-ranking leader of the Quds Force, Iranian advisers and members of the Revolutionary Guards, a human rights group says.
Fighting rages across Gaza amid revival of truce talks
Israeli strikes killed 77 Palestinians in Gaza in the past 24 hours, as Egypt hosted a delegation for a new round of truce talks between Israel and Hamas.
Seven dead after car bomb tears through market in Syria
At least seven people have been killed in a car bombing which targeted a busy market in northern Syria.
Auckland protesters hold empty plates to highlight hunger in Gaza
Hundreds of people holding empty plates have gathered in central Auckland demanding the government call for a cease-fire in Gaza.
Rainbow flag assault claims "mischief-making" - Destiny Church
Auckland police are investigating claims a man was assaulted outside the Destiny Church in Wiri.
Australian reportedly among UN peacekeepers hit by shelling in Lebanon
Lebanese state media reported that an Israeli drone strike was behind the explosion, but the Israeli military denied it was responsible.
Malaysian mini-marts attacked after religious outcry over socks
A Molotov cocktail was thrown into a Malaysian convenience store, police said, after heads of the chain were charged with offences for selling socks with the word "Allah" printed on them.
'Major logistics exercise' to deliver humanitarian aid from NZ to Gaza
Muslim leaders in New Zealand admit it has been an uphill task to get food aid into Gaza amid the humanitarian crisis there.
World Court orders Israel to halt Gaza famine; Hamas says ceasefire needed
Hamas is welcoming the ruling, but says Israel must be ordered to end its Gaza offensive.
Karangahape Road rainbow crossing painted over
"You can't paint over love" - that's the message from Auckland's Karangahape Road Business Association after an attack on the street's rainbow crossing.
Police say a group of three people poured… Audio
Israeli hostages' relatives arrested at protest as Gaza talks break down
Some family members and activists used cages to block a main road as they demanded more be done to free those still being held by Hamas.
Rainbow crossing on Karangahape road painted over
Another rainbow crossing has been painted over, this time on Auckland's Karangahape Rd.
The vandalism comes just a few days after a similar rainbow crossing in Gisborne was painted white by Destiny… Audio
Another chip in the China relationship
China has been caught spying on us. Forty billion dollars in trade might explain why it took three years and the support of two friends to announce. Audio
Israel scraps visit after US allows passage of Gaza ceasefire resolution
Relations between the United States President and Israel Prime Minister have sunk to a wartime low, with the US allowing passage of a Gaza ceasefire resolution at the UN.
UN Security Council passes resolution calling for Gaza ceasefire
The UN Security Council has called for an "immediate ceasefire" in Gaza, after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position.
Extra police patrolling Gisborne after deadly brawl
Extra police officers are patrolling the streets of Gisborne on Monday following a deadly weekend brawl at a 21st birthday party.
Two people died at the scene, and three others are in hospital with… Audio
Grief and anger as more than 100 killed in Moscow concert attack
Across the country the Russian tricolour is flying at half mast, entertainment and sports events have been cancelled, TV newsreaders are wearing black.
US call at UN for Gaza truce linked to hostages blocked
Russia and China have blocked a US draft resolution put to the UN which for the first time called for a ceasefire and hostage releases in Gaza.
Israeli military says troops captured hundreds of fighters in Gaza hospital
Israeli forces have detained hundreds of Hamas and Islamic Jihad fighters including a number of security officials and military commanders during its extended raid into Gaza's main hospital, the…