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Israel's ambulance service aids civilians wounded in Iran's strikes

'If we were not in the shelter, I would not be talking to you now.'

'Appalling' hospital attack: Tensions spike between Israel and Iran

Soroka Hospital in the southern city of Beersheba was left in flames by a bombardment.

As Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in Beijing

The Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.

Missile strikes Israeli hospital; Israel attacks Nanatz nuclear site again, Arak heavy water reactor

The conflict has entered its seventh day.

Two New Zealand embassy staff, families evacuated from Tehran

The New Zealand embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed.

What is the Massive Ordnance Penetrator, the US bunker-busting bomb?

The MOP can penetrate up to 60m underground, experts say.

Iran prepares for strikes on US bases in Middle East if Trump adds to Israel’s attack

Trump claims US knows Ayatollah Khamenei's location but won't target him.

Gaza rescuers say Israel Army kills dozens of people waiting for aid

At least 53 were killed and about 200 wounded, Gaza’s Civil Defence agency said.

'Everyone evacuate': Trump's warning amid G7 Middle East talks

G7 leaders have urged a de-escalation in the Israel-Iran conflict.

From 'Q' to 'C': MI6 appoints first female leader, gadget chief Blaise Metreweli

The Cambridge graduate and rower is a career intelligence officer.

Trump suggests Iran, Israel need 'to fight it out', MFAT advises Kiwis to leave region as death toll rises

Iranian missile fire killed at least 10 people in Israel overnight, authorities said.

Clash with Iran boosts Netanyahu, but Israelis worry about long fight

The escalation came after the coalition seemed to be close to collapse.

'How can Israel attack?': Iran faces backlash over defence failures

Iran's leaders face criticism after Israel's strikes on nuclear sites.

Analysis: Israeli leader's change from 'risk-averse' to 'risk-ready'

Arab neighbours are anxious about what conflict means for regional stability, experts say.

Israeli cities struck by Iranian missiles, 10 dead, many injured

Israeli airstrikes in Tehran targeted sites linked to nuclear weapons projects.

One reportedly dead as Iran launches more missiles, Israel targets Tehran

The exchange of fire has scuppered plans for a new round of Iran-US nuclear talks.

60 dead, including 20 children, after Israeli strike on Tehran residential building - state media

Earlier, air raid sirens and explosions were heard across Israel amid escalating tensions.

'We know what's going on': Donald Trump on US-Israel co-ordination ahead of strikes

The US President called for a new nuclear deal while discussing military action.