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When with the Iran conflict end? Trump's responses are all over the place
World

When with the Iran conflict end? Trump's responses are all over the place

New York Times: Trump and officials give conflicting statements on the timeline.

11 Mar 02:24 AM
Energy

Fuel security update: Petrol, diesel and jet supply holding above legal minimums

Petrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks all sit above legal minimum levels.

11 Mar 02:10 AM
New Zealand

Tropical system brings 100km/h winds, several regions in firing line

MetService has already recorded gusts of up to 90km/h in the north.

11 Mar 02:07 AM

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NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today
Opinion
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NZ Herald comments: The stories open for discussion today

Want to have your say on our stories? Here's how.

11 Mar 02:04 AM
Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie urged to step back amid new Epstein scrutiny
Lifestyle

Princesses Beatrice and Eugenie urged to step back amid new Epstein scrutiny

They are reportedly keen to "hold on to their royal status" despite the scandals.

11 Mar 02:00 AM
Richard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocks
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Richard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocks

11 Mar 02:00 AM
Afternoon quiz: The Great Fire of London occurred during which English King's reign?
New Zealand

Afternoon quiz: The Great Fire of London occurred during which English King's reign?

11 Mar 02:00 AM
Kaimanawa horse muster to go ahead after funding uncertainty
New Zealand

Kaimanawa horse muster to go ahead after funding uncertainty

11 Mar 01:54 AM
One dead after car crashes into cafe
New Zealand

One dead after car crashes into cafe

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11 Mar 01:54 AM
When did Christopher Luxon return to work during holiday period ?
New Zealand

When did Christopher Luxon return to work during holiday period ?

The first entry in his diary is January 19. Video / Mark Mitchell

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11 Mar 01:54 AM
Caviar, truffle and chicken pot pies: What Hollywood will eat at the Oscars
Entertainment

Caviar, truffle and chicken pot pies: What Hollywood will eat at the Oscars

The menu spans 25,000 small plates, from Miyazaki beef to 1000 mac and cheese.

11 Mar 01:49 AM
Iran war latest: Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as new Gulf attacks reported
World

Iran war latest: Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as new Gulf attacks reported

Israel launches new waves of strikes in Beirut and Tehran.

11 Mar 01:40 AM
Police seek perpetrator of Mahia home assault, who fled after being hit with golf club
New Zealand
|Updated

Police seek perpetrator of Mahia home assault, who fled after being hit with golf club

Chubby man, with a receding hairline, was wearing a white singlet and jeans, police say.

11 Mar 01:40 AM
'Powerhouse couple' win Waikato farm environment award
New Zealand

'Powerhouse couple' win Waikato farm environment award

Judges praised their 'winning combination of profitability and environmental outcomes'.

11 Mar 01:32 AM
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'Brazen': Masked trio confronts rangers at Rotorua stream over seized gear
New Zealand

'Brazen': Masked trio confronts rangers at Rotorua stream over seized gear

Fish & Game alleges balaclava-wearing teens took seized fishing gear off the rangers.

11 Mar 01:28 AM
'One of the best videos ever': The BBC dad shares life update
World

'One of the best videos ever': The BBC dad shares life update

It has been nine years since Robert E Kelly's children burst into his live TV interview.

11 Mar 01:26 AM
Footage released of US military bombing Iranian mine-laying vessels in Strait of Hormuz
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World

Footage released of US military bombing Iranian mine-laying vessels in Strait of Hormuz

US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth has indicated ‘the most bombers’ will be sent today.

11 Mar 01:13 AM
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Inside the brutal training grind driving Maadi Cup hopefuls
Sport

Inside the brutal training grind driving Maadi Cup hopefuls

Marlborough Boys' College rowers clock up to nine gruelling sessions a week.

11 Mar 01:01 AM
Whangamatā bach tipped to be town's cheapest buy after price slash
Property

Whangamatā bach tipped to be town's cheapest buy after price slash

Couple reduce their expectations from $600,000 to below $460,000.

11 Mar 01:00 AM
From school rock-wall to Olympian: Meet the Kiwi who can race up a wall in five seconds
New Zealand

From school rock-wall to Olympian: Meet the Kiwi who can race up a wall in five seconds

He qualified for the Paris 2024 Olympics one year after specialising in speed climbing.

11 Mar 01:00 AM
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Auckland teacher struck off after porn videos show her urinating on school property
New Zealand
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Auckland teacher struck off after porn videos show her urinating on school property

Investigators linked her TikTok username to a porn site account with 30 videos.

11 Mar 12:58 AM
Second-Hand Sunday unites community over items too good for the dump
New Zealand

Second-Hand Sunday unites community over items too good for the dump

The community took one person's trash and made it their treasure on Second-Hand Sunday.

11 Mar 12:49 AM
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How Iran’s footballers became pawns in diplomatic showdown
Opinion

How Iran’s footballers became pawns in diplomatic showdown

OPINION: Donald Trump has hinted he could offer US asylum to Iran's World Cup squad.

11 Mar 12:45 AM
NZ Zanda McDonald Award winner Karn Dhaliwal on The Country
New Zealand

NZ Zanda McDonald Award winner Karn Dhaliwal on The Country

Christopher Luxon, Karn Dhaliwal, Emma Higgins, Vanessa Winning, and Phil Duncan.

11 Mar 12:41 AM
'Wish I had filled up last week': Motorists hit as fuel prices jump
New Zealand

'Wish I had filled up last week': Motorists hit as fuel prices jump

Locals and tourists alike say they're feeling the burn of Tauranga’s rising fuel prices.

11 Mar 12:40 AM
Mongrel Mob raid: ‘Chop shop’ cars, guns, drugs, and cash found, police say
New Zealand

Mongrel Mob raid: ‘Chop shop’ cars, guns, drugs, and cash found, police say

Police raided Mongrel Mob-linked properties across Christchurch and North Canterbury.

11 Mar 12:30 AM
'Out the gate': Drivers react to rising fuel prices
New Zealand

'Out the gate': Drivers react to rising fuel prices

It was another 'disruption' for businesses, just as their confidence began to return.

11 Mar 12:29 AM
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One dead after car crashes into Auckland cafe – owner says mother and daughter hit
Auckland
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One dead after car crashes into Auckland cafe – owner says mother and daughter hit

The cafe owner said the pair were struck while sitting on chairs outside with their dog.

11 Mar 12:28 AM
Shooting at US consulate in Toronto prompts increased security
World

Shooting at US consulate in Toronto prompts increased security

Two men fired from a white SUV at the downtown consulate about 4.30am local time.

11 Mar 12:26 AM
Bread returning to shelves but some Auckland supermarkets still short
New Zealand

Bread returning to shelves but some Auckland supermarkets still short

Goodman Fielder says its bakery is operating at full capacity again.

11 Mar 12:25 AM
'Energy on steroids': Todd picked to drill first superhot Taupō geothermal well
Energy

'Energy on steroids': Todd picked to drill first superhot Taupō geothermal well

Drilling is due to begin about mid-2027 on the Rotokawa geothermal field.

11 Mar 12:01 AM
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Dame Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson to reunite on stage in Dunedin for rare public talk
New Zealand

Dame Jacinda Ardern and Grant Robertson to reunite on stage in Dunedin for rare public talk

The former PM's tour will mark her first public engagement in New Zealand since 2023.

11 Mar 12:00 AM
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From data centres to hotels: The biggest property deals of 2025 second half
Property

From data centres to hotels: The biggest property deals of 2025 second half

But expert warns foreign investor appetite for New Zealand assets may cool due to the war.

11 Mar 12:00 AM
Rubber stamp: Why Congress keeps handing Trump its power
World

Rubber stamp: Why Congress keeps handing Trump its power

'This is a Congress without ambition,' says Republican Senator Rand Paul.

11 Mar 12:00 AM
US forces strike multiple Iranian naval vessels
World

US forces strike multiple Iranian naval vessels

The US Central Command has released footage of the military destroying multiple Iranian naval ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Video / U.S. Central Command

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10 Mar 11:55 PM
Police say deadly Swiss bus fire could be deliberate
World

Police say deadly Swiss bus fire could be deliberate

Videos on social media showed flames several metres high bursting out from the windows.

10 Mar 11:38 PM
NZ airlines have just increased their fares – here's by how much
Travel

NZ airlines have just increased their fares – here's by how much

Regional airlines are calling for 'proactive' Government action.

10 Mar 11:35 PM
Willow-Jean Prime loses key portfolio in Labour caucus reshuffle after departure of several MPs
Politics

Willow-Jean Prime loses key portfolio in Labour caucus reshuffle after departure of several MPs

The party has had several departures to take into account.

10 Mar 11:26 PM
Back from the dead: Kiwi axeman competing months after dying in wife's arms
Sport

Back from the dead: Kiwi axeman competing months after dying in wife's arms

Kahu Woolley was mid-competition in November when he collapsed and was declared dead.

10 Mar 11:13 PM
Man charged with wounding with intent after person hit by car in Rotorua
New Zealand

Man charged with wounding with intent after person hit by car in Rotorua

Police were called to Brookland Rd in Western Heights about 3.50am on Sunday.

10 Mar 11:04 PM
Body recovered after death on popular walking track near Wānaka
New Zealand

Body recovered after death on popular walking track near Wānaka

Emergency services were called to the Skyline track at about 3pm yesterday.

10 Mar 11:00 PM
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Get a dog, live longer?
World

Get a dog, live longer?

New York Times: Research suggests pets keep you healthier. But there are some caveats.

10 Mar 11:00 PM
'Titanic' statue of Trump and Epstein draws praise, scorn
World

'Titanic' statue of Trump and Epstein draws praise, scorn

It is the third Trump-Epstein installation on Washington’s National Mall.

10 Mar 10:56 PM
What do rural sector groups think of the RMA?
New Zealand

What do rural sector groups think of the RMA?

More than 2200 written submissions have been lodged on the two new bills.

10 Mar 10:49 PM
'Owes her career to me': Weinstein gives prison interview, says Paltrow betrayed him
Entertainment

'Owes her career to me': Weinstein gives prison interview, says Paltrow betrayed him

The producer said Brad Pitt confronted him over one harassment incident.

10 Mar 10:49 PM
Briscoe sales hit record but profit dips
Retail

Briscoe sales hit record but profit dips

The company will pay out a lower dividend than in the previous financial year.

10 Mar 10:41 PM
NZ university to return stolen ancient Roman marble artefact bought 20 years ago
Wellington

NZ university to return stolen ancient Roman marble artefact bought 20 years ago

Italian officials traced the ancient bust using seized Polaroid photos of looted art.

10 Mar 10:34 PM
Murupara doctor faces misconduct hearing in Rotorua
New Zealand

Murupara doctor faces misconduct hearing in Rotorua

The tribunal is weighing five sets of misconduct allegations over Dr Conlon’s Covid care.

10 Mar 10:31 PM
College besties, flatmates now Tall Ferns teammates
Sport

College besties, flatmates now Tall Ferns teammates

Best friends Jade Kirisome and Tayla Dalton are now united in the Tall Ferns.

10 Mar 10:26 PM
Winston Peters discusses sale of Air NZ | Ryan Bridge Today
Ryan Bridge TODAY

Winston Peters discusses sale of Air NZ | Ryan Bridge Today

The Foreign Minister spoke to Ryan Bridge after the national airline suspended its earnings guidance. Video / Ryan Bridge Today

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10 Mar 10:25 PM
'Dark moments': Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock on cancer diagnosis
Sport

'Dark moments': Former Black Cap Luke Woodcock on cancer diagnosis

Doctors found a large cancerous brain tumour after months of vague symptoms.

10 Mar 10:15 PM
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Auckland Asian-fusion bakery goes into liquidation closing stores in upmarket suburbs
Business

Auckland Asian-fusion bakery goes into liquidation closing stores in upmarket suburbs

The hospitality sector has been beset by high-profile closures recently.

10 Mar 10:12 PM
Our Changing World: Iwi-led conservation in the Kaimai Mamaku ranges
New Zealand

Our Changing World: Iwi-led conservation in the Kaimai Mamaku ranges

Can iwi-led conservation projects born from a Covid-19 government fund survive?

10 Mar 10:10 PM
Dai Henwood to host Comedy Festival galas as Christchurch returns to lineup
Entertainment

Dai Henwood to host Comedy Festival galas as Christchurch returns to lineup

Henwood is among the 150 Kiwi and international performers at this year’s festival.

10 Mar 10:08 PM
Could medicinal cannabis offer fresh hope for Kiwi endometriosis sufferers?
New Zealand

Could medicinal cannabis offer fresh hope for Kiwi endometriosis sufferers?

A new trial gave 28 patients CBD oil for three months to track changes.

10 Mar 10:08 PM
Buried history: CT scans uncover Waikato’s long historical record of big earthquakes
New Zealand

Buried history: CT scans uncover Waikato’s long historical record of big earthquakes

At least five major quakes, three around magnitude 7, shook the area.

10 Mar 10:00 PM
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‘Don’t worry about it’: Nasa satellite to burn up in fall to earth
World

‘Don’t worry about it’: Nasa satellite to burn up in fall to earth

New York Times: It's impossible to predict exactly where and when any fragments might hit.

10 Mar 09:55 PM
Hawke’s Bay Magpies and Hurricanes star signs for Italian club
New Zealand

Hawke’s Bay Magpies and Hurricanes star signs for Italian club

Magpies star Isaia Walker-Leawere will head to Italy and miss the 2026 NPC season.

10 Mar 09:55 PM
Tropical low to bring heavy rain and gales to BoP and Coromandel
New Zealand

Tropical low to bring heavy rain and gales to BoP and Coromandel

MetService said a yellow watch for heavy rain was in place from late tomorrow.

10 Mar 09:48 PM
Punch the monkey isn’t alone in bonding with his emotional support toy
World

Punch the monkey isn’t alone in bonding with his emotional support toy

These six orphans and misfits show how playthings help them heal.

10 Mar 09:42 PM
Gale-force winds and heavy rain close in as wild tropical storm approaches
New Zealand

Gale-force winds and heavy rain close in as wild tropical storm approaches

A strong wind watch is in force today for the Far North District.

10 Mar 09:15 PM
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Opinion: It’s Trump’s war. Americans are stuck with the various costs
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Opinion: It’s Trump’s war. Americans are stuck with the various costs

New York Times: US has opened door for other nations to wage wars of choice and aggression

10 Mar 09:08 PM
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Law firm blames 'rogue' worker after taking fees 105 times without billing clients
New Zealand
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Law firm blames 'rogue' worker after taking fees 105 times without billing clients

Partners were first fined $10,000, but a later appeal wiped all sanctions.

10 Mar 09:00 PM
Government backtracks on live animal export plans
New Zealand

Government backtracks on live animal export plans

Green Party spokesperson Steve Abel said the news was a win for animals.

10 Mar 08:53 PM
'There’s so many dolphins': The sights Jono Ridler saw on his swim through Hawke Bay
New Zealand

'There’s so many dolphins': The sights Jono Ridler saw on his swim through Hawke Bay

The 35-year-old is attempting an unassisted 1388km swim from North Cape to Wellington.

10 Mar 08:41 PM
Vulnerability exposed: Gulf states' dependence on water plants shown up
World

Vulnerability exposed: Gulf states' dependence on water plants shown up

Iran war shows where the Gulf nations can be targeted, now and in the future.

10 Mar 08:30 PM
'Over my dead body': Ministers grilled on sale of Air NZ amid shaky economic outlook
Politics

'Over my dead body': Ministers grilled on sale of Air NZ amid shaky economic outlook

One minister says he'll make sure the national carrier is never sold.

10 Mar 08:25 PM
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Hannah McQueen: Most Kiwis don't have a plan for retirement. Here's where to start
Opinion

Hannah McQueen: Most Kiwis don't have a plan for retirement. Here's where to start

Financial expert Hannah McQueen on how to plan for a comfortable retirement in NZ.

10 Mar 08:06 PM
Paloma Faith welcomes son after going through ‘painful’ birth
Entertainment

Paloma Faith welcomes son after going through ‘painful’ birth

Her son arrived early and spent three days in neonatal intensive care.

10 Mar 08:05 PM
Democrats argue Trump’s China policy risks ‘strategic failure’
World

Democrats argue Trump’s China policy risks ‘strategic failure’

Senate report argues US policies weakening America’s advantage over China.

10 Mar 08:00 PM
Who are the frontrunners for the Oscars?
Ryan Bridge TODAY

Who are the frontrunners for the Oscars?

Chief entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer talks about the upcoming Oscars. Video / Ryan Bridge, TODAY

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10 Mar 07:56 PM
Farmers warned to plan ahead as fuel and fertiliser prices surge
New Zealand

Farmers warned to plan ahead as fuel and fertiliser prices surge

Some arable farmers face fuel bills of up to $4000 extra a day at harvest.

10 Mar 07:45 PM
How to stand out in the world of AI slop
Ryan Bridge TODAY

How to stand out in the world of AI slop

My careers brand founder Craig McAlpine explains how to stand out in a world of AI. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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10 Mar 07:37 PM
Early Iran strikes cost $9.4 billion in munitions in two days
World

Early Iran strikes cost $9.4 billion in munitions in two days

US military rerouting assets from other parts of the world, including the Indo-Pacific.

10 Mar 07:30 PM
South Island wrap: Mosque shooting inquest appeal; Christchurch Hospital under pressure
Ryan Bridge TODAY

South Island wrap: Mosque shooting inquest appeal; Christchurch Hospital under pressure

The latest South Island news with Newstalk ZB's Claire Sherwood.

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10 Mar 07:22 PM
Iconic roadside castle up for grabs on Auckland’s border
Property

Iconic roadside castle up for grabs on Auckland’s border

Once a popular café, the unusual property is a “true local legend”.

10 Mar 07:12 PM
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NZDF soldier jailed for strangling and assaulting ex-partner
New Zealand

NZDF soldier jailed for strangling and assaulting ex-partner

A woman assaulted by a former soldier has PTSD, can't work and still lives in fear.

10 Mar 07:08 PM
Couple who developed Covid vaccine to start new firm
World

Couple who developed Covid vaccine to start new firm

Ugur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci will explore mRNA innovations, building on their vaccine work.

10 Mar 07:07 PM
Tony Alexander: Iran's hit on NZ mortgages - time may be running out to lock in lower rates
Property

Tony Alexander: Iran's hit on NZ mortgages - time may be running out to lock in lower rates

Kiwi consumer optimism has slumped, with only a net 4% planning to spend more.

10 Mar 07:05 PM
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Rydges Wellington, Sofitel Queenstown sold to Americans for $250m
Property

Rydges Wellington, Sofitel Queenstown sold to Americans for $250m

NZ Hotel Holdings said last year it wanted to sell seven hotels: First two about to go.

10 Mar 07:00 PM
Asia’s rich having second thoughts on Dubai as war rages
World

Asia’s rich having second thoughts on Dubai as war rages

Some Asian clients are shifting funds back to Hong Kong and Singapore.

10 Mar 07:00 PM
'Very humble, very respectful': Rotorua student takes out national youth Muay Thai crown
New Zealand
|Updated

'Very humble, very respectful': Rotorua student takes out national youth Muay Thai crown

Te Auepo began Muay Thai at the age of 4 and competed in her first competition at 9.

10 Mar 07:00 PM
Simeon Brown on Air New Zealand, Covid inquiry
Ryan Bridge TODAY

Simeon Brown on Air New Zealand, Covid inquiry

Minister of Health Simeon Brown talks Air New Zealand and the Covid inquiry with Ryan Bridge. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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10 Mar 06:57 PM
Iran bets on long war to wear down US
World

Iran bets on long war to wear down US

Aim is to make the enemy pay a price so heavy they have to give up, analysts say.

10 Mar 06:51 PM
David Seymour vs Chlöe Swarbrick: Airline prices, Iran conflict and Covid inquiry
Ryan Bridge TODAY

David Seymour vs Chlöe Swarbrick: Airline prices, Iran conflict and Covid inquiry

David Seymour and Chlöe Swarbrick go head to head on the big issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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10 Mar 06:38 PM
Iran hints men will skip World Cup after women players defect
Football World Cup

Iran hints men will skip World Cup after women players defect

Five Iran players, including captain Zahra Ghanbari, have sought asylum.

10 Mar 06:33 PM
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Fear and hope for Iranians trapped between bombs and defiant rulers
World

Fear and hope for Iranians trapped between bombs and defiant rulers

NY Times: Checkpoints are in place, texts come with threats, destruction is all around.

10 Mar 06:30 PM
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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 9 - 15
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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of March 9 - 15

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

10 Mar 06:29 PM
British warship leaves for Mediterranean to protect Cyprus
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British warship leaves for Mediterranean to protect Cyprus

UK has deployed drone specialists, helicopters to the island, and Typhoon jets to Qatar.

10 Mar 06:28 PM
Jet fuel prices: Airline industry warns of flight cuts unless Government steps in
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Jet fuel prices: Airline industry warns of flight cuts unless Government steps in

Flights will be cut unless the Government helps airlines cope with spiking jet fuel prices, Simon Wallace warns. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY

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10 Mar 06:17 PM
Thousands killed in Middle East conflict as regional toll keeps climbing
World

Thousands killed in Middle East conflict as regional toll keeps climbing

Iran cites more than 1200 dead and over 10,000 civilians injured in strikes.

10 Mar 06:15 PM
Shadow battle: Israel says Iran hacked security cameras for spying
World

Shadow battle: Israel says Iran hacked security cameras for spying

Cyberattacks between Iran and Israel have been a frequent occurrence in recent years.

10 Mar 06:10 PM
UN warns Hormuz standstill will hit world’s most vulnerable
World

UN warns Hormuz standstill will hit world’s most vulnerable

Ship movements through the Strait have plunged from 129 a day to just three.

10 Mar 06:09 PM
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Sir John Key hits out at Reserve Bank push for more cash access, ATMs
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Sir John Key hits out at Reserve Bank push for more cash access, ATMs

The former PM argues more ATMs clash with the push to tax untaxed cash in the economy.

10 Mar 06:02 PM
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