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  •   Home > News > International

    Palestinians released to cheers as three Israeli hostages return home — as it happened

    Three Israeli hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7 attacks have been handed back in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners, hours after a ceasefire took effect in Gaza.


    A ceasefire between Israel and Hamas has taken effect in Gaza, with Hamas handing over three Israeli hostages taken on October 7, 2023 in exchange for the release of Palestinian prisoners. 

    Follow the day's developments in our live blog.

    [Live blog]

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     Today's News

    Business:
    Confidence overseas investors will take up opportunities provided by visa changes 7:57

    International:
    The reality of Ukraine's impersonal, sci-fi drone war 7:57

    International:
    Israeli forces withdraw from Gaza Strip's Netzarim Corridor as part of ceasefire deal 7:47

    Rugby:
    Three-time Super Bowl winner Riki Ellison's marvelling at the consistency of Kansas City ahead of their fifth appearance in the NFL showpiece across the last six seasons 7:47

    Law and Order:
    A visible Police prescence in Hawke's Bay today for the tangi of a senior Mongrel Mob member 7:37

    Accident and Emergency:
    One person has died following a serious crash on the South Island's Lewis Pass Road 7:27

    Business:
    Rising dairy prices continue to affect supermarket costs 7:17

    Law and Order:
    A man's due in court this week, over dangerous burnouts in Lower Hutt 5:57

    Hamilton:
    Tragedy in the small rural Waikato community of Ngahinapouri, southwest of Hamilton, with two separate fatal car crashes 4:37

    Skiing:
    Rosie Fordham claims Australia's first ever international cross country skiing medal at U23 World Ski Championships 22:37


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