WorldTrump pushes back Iran strikes deadlineThe US President has delayed his Iran strike deadline to April 6 after Tehran's request.26 Mar 05:31 PM
WorldIsrael strikes Iran as Trump says Tehran wants deal to end warTehran has shut the Strait of Hormuz to 'enemies', jolting global oil trade.26 Mar 07:17 AM
WorldRussia arming Iran with kamikaze drones in first lethal transfer of warThe transfer follows Russia sharing satellite and intelligence data with Iran.26 Mar 05:52 AM
WorldTrump says Iran 'afraid' to admit it wants a dealUS President claims Iranian negotiators are hiding talks for fear of being killed.26 Mar 01:52 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt's oil-crisis response slick so far – but the real test is comingOPINION: The PM's one misstep is his repeated claim that fuel stocks are 'healthy'.25 Mar 11:55 PM
World'No negotiations' Iran says as Trump threatens to 'unleash hell'US President's press secretary says 'Iran should not miscalculate again'.25 Mar 10:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldMar-a-Lago rout: Democrats just flipped Donald Trump's home districtA first-time candidate's upset win in the president's home state is loaded with symbolism.25 Mar 09:10 PM
OpinionHow and why NZ could be drawn into the Iran war – and the high stakes involvedOPINION: NZ is among 22 nations weighing a mission to secure the Strait of Hormuz.25 Mar 04:57 PM
World IEA chief 'ready to move forward' with additional oil release 'when necessary'Fatih Birol said that there was 'still a significant amount of oil in our stocks'.25 Mar 06:49 AM
New ZealandNZ-born US Marine facing deportation’s last hope: Will Congress or President Trump step in?Paul Canton spoke to the Herald about his case and how his options are running out. 24 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldThe secret talks pushing America and Iran towards peaceOil prices slumped from record highs after Trump's tarmac peace claims.24 Mar 07:10 PM
WorldNasa to build US$20b moon base, pause orbital lunar station plansThe move pauses the Gateway station, reshaping plans with global partners.24 Mar 06:26 PM
WorldUS claims Iran has laid at least a dozen mines in Strait of HormuzThe mines will need careful extraction before shipping can resume, US officials said.24 Mar 08:04 AM
PoliticsAbout 140,000 families to get $50 a week to help with high fuel pricesThe boost is expected to cost about $373 million and last no more than a year.24 Mar 01:56 AM
WorldTrump calls off Iran power plant strikes after 'very good' talks, which Iran deniesTrump says he ordered a five-day pause on strikes while secret talks continue.23 Mar 04:59 PM
New ZealandCould NZ be drawn in as Iran, US and Israel edge closer to regional conflict?Trump has vowed to 'obliterate' Iranian power plants if his demands are defied.23 Mar 04:01 AM
World Luxon says 'no discussion' on NZ helping break Strait of Hormuz blockagePrime Minister says there had been 'no proposal, no debate' on the issue.23 Mar 03:51 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, March 23, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Trump threatened to "obliterate" Iranian energy facilities, Nicola Willis says 7 weeks worth of fuel in NZ.Watch22 Mar 06:25 PM
LiveNew ZealandUS says it may have to escalate its attacks against IranThe US President has spent the weekend making contradictory statements. 22 Mar 05:03 PM
World'Good, I'm glad he's dead': Trump celebrates death of former FBI bossDonald Trump wrote on Truth Social: 'He can no longer hurt innocent people!'21 Mar 06:55 PM
World‘It will be a bloody battle’: Kharg Island invasion would be very risky – military experts The island handles over 90% of Iran's crude oil exports and is heavily fortified.21 Mar 05:07 AM
WorldTrump plans commando raids to seize Iranian nuclear materialsUS officials were reportedly looking at options for securing or extracting the material.21 Mar 03:08 AM
WorldUS supercarrier pushed to the brink by fire, sewage problems and 11-month tourInvestigators are probing possible sabotage as morale sinks aboard the USS Gerald R Ford.21 Mar 02:43 AM
WorldTrump says he is considering ‘winding down’ Iran war but rules out ceasefireNew leader Mojtaba Khamenei claims Iran has struck a ‘dizzying blow’ to its enemies.21 Mar 01:50 AM
WorldUS launches aerial offensive to reopen Strait of HormuzLow-flying jets, helicopters used to strike Iranian vessels, drones near shipping lane.20 Mar 08:05 AM
WorldCharlie Kirk told me to prevent Iran war before he died, says Trump ally who quitJoe Kent accused Donald Trump of backing a needless Iran war.19 Mar 11:46 PM
WorldTrump jokes about Pearl Harbour during meeting with Japan's PMJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appeared visibly uncomfortable after the US President's remark about surprises.Watch19 Mar 06:45 PM
WorldWatch: Trump jokes about Pearl Harbour in front of Japanese PMThe US President praised Sanae Takaichi while reviving a jibe over Japan's Hawaii attack.19 Mar 06:37 PM
WorldIran targets Saudi Arabia oil refinery as prices surge to NZ$189 a barrelThe prices soared after Iran struck Qatar's largest gas facility.19 Mar 07:21 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Willis hints at who'll get targeted fuel support – and who'll miss outANALYSIS: Nicola Willis has made her focus for support clear.19 Mar 03:30 AM
WorldEuropean leaders rebuff Donald Trump's call to open the Strait of HormuzEuropean leaders are reluctant to join a war Trump started without consulting them. 18 Mar 09:23 PM
BusinessUS Fed raises inflation outlook over ‘uncertain’ Iran war impactThe Fed now sees its key inflation gauge at 2.7% by December 2026.18 Mar 07:07 PM
WorldJudge grills Trump team over $683m White House ballroom planThe President's $683m, 8361sq m project follows the demolition of the East Wing.18 Mar 04:50 AM
WorldKiwi in Dubai describes 'waves of bombs' amid conflict and crackdownThe expat said exit flight prices were prohibitively high and conditions unpredictable.18 Mar 03:27 AM
