Israel
Church group attempting to flee Israel feel 'let down' by NZ
Church group attempting to flee Israel feel 'let down' by NZ govt Audio
Governments scramble to evacuate citizens from Israel
New Zealanders wanting to leave Israel are being supported to use commercial flights, as other countries scramble to lay on repatriation flights to evacuate thousands of tourists stranded there.
Recap: Pro-Palestine protests criticised; fears for hostages
The death toll continues to rise on both sides of the conflict, while pro-Palestinian protests in America and Canada are being denounced. Follow RNZ's live blog for the latest.
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
Pacific Islanders in Israel safe but struggling to get home
Some of the hundreds of Pacific Islanders caught up in the conflict in Israel are beginning their journeys home.
'I'm just hearing horrific reports', 'We're in a war zone', New Zealanders in Israel say
The Israeli military says it has called up 300,000 reservists and two New Zealanders now living in Israel are coming face-to-face with the policy. 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.
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.
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
Sebastian says among the number of issues in Israel at the moment is the controversial judicial overhaul and the intensifying conflict with Palestinians. In Syria, there've been days of anti-… Audio
Mass protests against Israeli judicial overhaul in 10th week
Israelis packed city streets on Saturday in nationwide demonstrations now in their 10th week against plans by the hard-right government to curb the Supreme Court's powers.
Gaza Palestinians fire rockets, Israel retaliates
Palestinians have fired two rockets from the Gaza Strip towards southern Israel that were intercepted by missile defences, and Israel then carried out strikes in Gaza.
Nine Palestinians killed in Israeli raid in Jenin
Nine Palestinians, including an elderly woman, have been killed in an Israeli military raid in the occupied West bank, Palestinian officials say.
Israeli national security minister's Al Aqsa mosque visit widely condemned
Itamar Ben-Gvir visited the compound in Jerusalem amid heavy security, angering Palestinians and drawing a slew of condemnations.
UN seeks top court opinion on Israeli occupation
The UN's highest court has been asked to give a legal opinion on Israel's occupation of Palestinian territories by the UN General Assembly.
Al Jazeera asks International Court to identify journalist's killers
Al Jazeera says it has made a submission to the International Criminal Court over the killing of journalist Shireen Abu Akleh, who was shot during an Israeli raid in the West Bank in May.
Iran executes four men convicted of cooperating with Israel - state media
Iran has executed four men convicted of cooperating with Israel's spy agency Mossad, Iranian state media reported.
Israel election: Netanyahu and right-wing alliance secure majority in parliament
Israel Prime Minister Yair Lapid has congratulated Benjamin Netanyahu on his election win as final results confirmed the former premier's triumphant comeback at the head of a solidly right-wing…
Australia: Jerusalem change, Medicare fraud, rape trial
Australia correspondent Karen Middleton joins Kathryn to talk about the decision by the Albanese Government to reverse the Morrison Government's 2018 recognition of West Jerusalem as the capital of… Audio
Israel-Gaza: Hopes as Gaza ceasefire comes into effect
The ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants comes after three days of violence which have left at least 43 people dead.
Gaza: Palestinian militant killed as Israel strikes after threats
At least 10 people have been killed by Israeli air strikes in the Gaza Strip, including a top commander of a Palestinian militant group.