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![Hezbollah's latest strike hits a 'humble chicken coop'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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.
!['Ceasefire still possible': Hamas to skip next round of talks](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
'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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
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.
![Taranaki to Dubai: Kiwi reveals what life is like as an Emirates flight attendant](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=820)
Taranaki to Dubai: Kiwi reveals what life is like as an Emirates flight attendant
The young Kiwi shares the highs and lows of her massive move.