New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, April 2, 2026Morning Headlines | Bill to loosen holiday alcohol laws and Luxon to unveil Cabinet reshuffle | Thursday, April 2, 2026. Video / NZ Herald, Getty Images, AFPWatch01 Apr 05:49 PM
World'Paper tiger': Trump considers pulling US out of Nato after Iran riftThe US must get Congress approval before any attempt to leave Nato can proceed.01 Apr 05:08 PM
WorldAnthony Albanese warns months ahead 'may not be easy' in national addressThe Australian PM spoke to his nation amid Middle East war and fuel crisis.01 Apr 08:03 AM
WorldJudge halts construction on Trump’s White House ballroomJudge Richard Leon said Trump must justify the demolition of the White House East Wing.31 Mar 08:33 PM
WorldUS judge blocks Trump order to halt funding and 'squelch' news he doesn't likeJudge Randolph Moss ruled the funding order unlawful and unenforceable.31 Mar 08:26 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWill he or won't he? Trump weighs starting a ground war in IranNew York Times: Trump has the muscle to make good on his threats – but the risks are huge.31 Mar 07:20 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYTrump feeling the pressure over oil, lashes out at UK and others | Ryan Bridge TODAYUniversity of Otago's Richard Jackson explains what's next in the Middle East. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch31 Mar 06:51 PM
WorldNetanyahu vows Israel will 'crush Iran's terror regime'Iran says it will hit US tech firms it deems to be complicit in strikes against leaders.31 Mar 06:19 PM
WorldKing Charles to pay state visit to US in late AprilThe King will make his first US state visit as monarch on April 27-30.31 Mar 05:20 PM
WorldWhite House says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'not one of the US' core objectives'Trump has recently suggested Iran may be left in control of traffic through the Strait.30 Mar 11:57 PM
WorldTrump threatens to destroy Iran oil island unless peace deal acceptedTrump says US talks with 'a more reasonable regime' in Tehran underway.30 Mar 08:21 PM
WorldTrump building 'massive' military bunker under White House ballroomThe underground military hub will include protection from drones and bullets.30 Mar 07:28 PM
WorldLuxon says fuel crisis not Covid 2.0: 'People are not going to be sitting at home baking sourdough'The Pentagon is preparing plans for weeks of ground operations in Iran.30 Mar 12:47 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Recovery set to stall for third time in three years ... here’s how we should deal with itAnother mid-year economic contraction will be a big psychological blow to the nation.29 Mar 09:58 PM
Herald NOWMore troops in Middle East doesn’t mean ground invasion | Ryan Bridge TODAYFormer naval intelligence officer John Jordan says extra troops create options, and will be needed for things other than ground invasion. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch29 Mar 07:03 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump slump: 5 takeaways from ‘No Kings’ rallies as US midterms heat upNew York Times: An estimated 8 million people attended yesterday's protests across the US.29 Mar 06:50 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsPoll shows energy prices, global instability now top Kiwi worriesKantar polling reveals 'extreme concern' about events abroad and their effects on NZ.29 Mar 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsLNG binned? New terminal looks doubtful as ministers consider optionsThe Government's plan to build the terminal is in doubt in light of the Middle East war.29 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldIsrael warns Houthis will 'pay the price' for entering Iran warThe Houthis say they fired a missile barrage, but Israel reports downing two.29 Mar 12:25 AM
WorldThousands of extra US troops arrive in Middle EastUS President Donald Trump is weighing sending 10,000 more troops to the Middle East.28 Mar 11:15 PM
WorldThird 'No Kings' protest kicks off across USIt is the third time in less than a year that Americans have taken to the streets.28 Mar 09:25 PM
WorldEpstein private detectives asked to testify over removal of evidenceA 2005 memo shows 'items of potential evidentiary value' were taken pre-raid.28 Mar 01:17 AM
WorldUS soldiers wounded in Iranian attack on Saudi air baseThe strike also damaged several US refuelling aircraft at the base.28 Mar 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O’Sullivan: Why global trade shake-up may be WTO’s only lifelineOPINION: Todd McClay is in Cameroon as one of three WTO vice-chairs for MC14.27 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldUS could send 10,000 more troops to Middle EastThe ground force would be sent in addition to the 5000 US marines and 2000 paratroopers.27 Mar 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat to know about US-Iran talks to end the warNew York Times: What's in Trump's 15-point plan?26 Mar 10:01 PM
WorldIran’s grip on the Strait of Hormuz has just weakenedThe strait carries about one fifth of the world’s traded oil supplies.26 Mar 08:20 PM
New ZealandKiwi exporters briefed on US tariff refundsIt’s the importer of record in the US who will be refunded the tariff, not the exporter.'26 Mar 07:58 PM
WorldVenezuela's Nicolas Maduro back in court after stunning US captureThe NYC court appearance focused on who would pay his and wife Cilia Flores' legal fees.26 Mar 06:35 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, March 27, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Weather conditions have eased in Northland, Trump insists Iran is engaged in negotiations.Watch26 Mar 06:18 PM
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
