WorldVibes war? Concern as Trump justifies Iran conflict on ‘feeling’The US administration has taken a new approach to justifying its military action.07 Mar 06:30 AM
WorldVenezuela prices soar as 2025 inflation tops IMF forecast and recordsThe country's economy was hammered last year as it faced pressure from the US.07 Mar 04:12 AM
WorldIran slams Trump over comments on choosing next Supreme LeaderAmbassador says US President’s comments breach the UN Charter.07 Mar 03:52 AM
WorldHollywood star criticises White House for montage of movie clips and Iran strikes07 Mar 03:36 AM
PremiumOpinionFran O’Sullivan: Iran crisis and Trump’s tariffs leave little room for NZ to breathe06 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldMiddle East conflict wrap: 6 March 2026Middle East conflict: US and Israeli forces continue their strikes on Iran. Video / AFPWatch06 Mar 07:34 AM
WorldUS Homeland Security nominee Mullin – Maga partisan and ex-MMA fighterThe GOP's Markwayne Mullin is the only Native American currently serving in the US Senate.05 Mar 11:26 PM
WorldUS House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powersThe House rejected the war powers measure by 219 votes to 212.05 Mar 11:03 PM
WorldTrump fires Homeland Security chief Kristi NoemTrump wants Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS from March 31.05 Mar 07:10 PM
WorldTrump demands role in choosing Iran's next leaderTrump compares Iran to Venezuela, citing his leverage over Delcy Rodriguez.05 Mar 06:03 PM
WorldIran claims attack on US oil tanker in the Persian GulfIran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said they struck the tanker.05 Mar 08:00 AM
New ZealandWhat NZ global supply chains are being disrupted by US-Iran conflict?Explainer: Up to 80 oil and gas tankers a day normally pass through the Hormuz Strait.05 Mar 04:21 AM
Formula 1‘We trust in F1’: Drivers wait anxiously over Middle East conflictRaces in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are in doubt as fighting continues. 05 Mar 04:02 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters can't resist crack at PM over Iran fumbleOPINION: 'Why didn't you call [me], then no one will have misspoken?'04 Mar 11:33 PM
WorldIran's Supreme Leader gone, but opposition still at war with itselfInside Iran, opposition figures have been repressed and imprisoned.04 Mar 08:36 PM
WorldTexas tests party fault lines as US midterms beginThe Texas runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will be held in May.04 Mar 07:04 PM
New Zealand'Target for elimination': Israel threatens to kill next Iranian leaderAir strikes continue to rock the Middle East.04 Mar 07:59 AM
New ZealandIran strikes: Is it time for New Zealand to take a stronger stance?The US and Israel ramp up strikes on Iran as Europe is pulled in — how close is wider global involvement? Robert Patman breaks down what could happen next, on The Front Page.Watch04 Mar 03:55 AM
WorldTrump talks Middle East conflict in meeting with German ChancellorUS President hosts Germany's Friedrich Merz for his first visit with a foreign leader since joining Israel in strikes on Iran that have dragged the Middle East into war. Video/AFPWatch03 Mar 07:49 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYHave drones changed modern warfare?| Herald NOWyos Aerospace CEO Sam Vye speaks on Herald NOW about drones being used in war. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Mar 07:10 PM
WorldGermany's Merz meets Trump for talks eclipsed by Iran warFriedrich Merz arrives with little fanfare as Germany boosts Nato defence spend.03 Mar 06:10 PM
WorldRubio: Israel led US into war with IranMaga allies like Megyn Kelly accused Trump of making Americans die for Israel.03 Mar 05:44 PM
WorldBritain scrambles warship to Cyprus after France deploys aircraft carrierHMS Duncan and its 200-strong crew are expected to reach Cyprus within a week.03 Mar 05:10 PM
WorldIsrael launches multi-day 'offensive campaign' against HezbollahThe IDF’s chief of staff warns of 'several days of fighting'.03 Mar 04:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn plunging into a Mideast conflict, Trump gambles his presidencyNew York Times: Interventions in Mideast have bedevilled generations of American leaders.03 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldIran war day three recap: Trump warning the conflict could last over a monthU.S. and Israeli strikes on Tehran and Beirut, Iranian missiles fired at Israel, and Trump warning the conflict could last over a month. Video / AFPWatch03 Mar 06:05 AM
New Zealand'Disgusting': Outrage as council flies American flag amid Iran attacksThe council said the flag was raised to mark AmeriCARna, a US car event.03 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldWill Iran’s missiles drain US interceptor stocks?Experts warn US and Israeli interceptor stocks may run low before Iran's do.03 Mar 02:22 AM