WorldTrump threatens to 'take' Cuba as blackout and US oil embargo biteTrump linked his vow to 'take' Cuba to a US oil blockade choking supplies.16 Mar 08:01 PM
World'Not Nato's war': German chancellor responds to Trump's Strait of Hormuz demandMerz said the US and Israel 'did not consult us prior to this war'.16 Mar 07:56 PM
WorldIran's new Supreme Leader escaped death by seconds, leaked audio revealsLeaked audio from protocol chief Mazaher Hosseini details the missile hits.16 Mar 07:51 PM
WorldWestern allies push back on Trump call for Nato help to reopen HormuzSir Keir Starmer says any Hormuz effort will be a non‑Nato alliance of partners.16 Mar 06:50 PM
WorldWhite House chief of staff Susie Wiles has breast cancer, Trump saysTrump says Susie Wiles will keep working while she undergoes treatment.16 Mar 05:46 PM
WorldTrump urges allies to secure Hormuz as Europe shuns Nato role in Gulf warEuropean allies, including Britain and France, are resisting a Nato role.16 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldUK doesn’t want to be ‘protagonist’ in Iran war, minister saysAllies are resisting Trump’s request for a ‘team effort’ to help reopen Strait of Hormuz.16 Mar 08:11 AM
Ryan Bridge TODAYDo you feel like you're being swindled by fuel companies? | Ryan Bridge TODAYThe Front Page podcast host Chelsea Daniels and real estate agent Rawdon Christie debate the big issues of the day. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch15 Mar 07:39 PM
WorldHow Trump’s ‘911’ marine unit could wrestle for control of Strait of HormuzThe redeployment leaves the Pacific without a US quick reaction marine force.15 Mar 06:20 PM
WorldIsrael denies ‘running out’ of missile interceptorsAnalysts say Israel may have used two years of global interceptor output.15 Mar 05:11 PM
WorldIranian Revolutionary Guards vow to 'pursue and kill' Israeli PM'If this child-killing criminal is alive, we will continue to pursue and kill him.'15 Mar 07:18 AM
New ZealandNo need to panic-buy: Minister moves to calm fuel-shortage fearsNicola Willis says New Zealand still has about 50 days of fuel supply.15 Mar 06:00 AM
WorldTrump seeks global backing to secure vital Gulf oil routeOil prices have jumped 40% as Iran chokes the Strait of Hormuz and hits Gulf sites.15 Mar 01:02 AM
BusinessTrump warned of 'biblical disaster' if he trades in oil to push down priceUS Interior Secretary Doug Burgum says oil-market intervention is on the table.14 Mar 08:31 PM
WorldNo damage to crucial Kharg Island oil infrastructure after US bombardment - Iranian mediaTrump had threatened to target the island if Iran continued to block the Strait of Hormuz.14 Mar 12:54 AM
WorldTrump claims 'most powerful bombing raid' hit Iranian oil export hubKharg Island handles about 90% of Iran's crude oil exports.14 Mar 12:46 AM
WorldNetanyahu ‘not certain’ Iranians will bring down regimeIsraeli PM warned Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah or Israel would do it itself.13 Mar 08:02 AM
Football World CupTrump: 'Not appropriate' for Iran to be at Fifa World CupThe US President said the Iranian team shouldn't come for 'their own life and safety'.12 Mar 09:45 PM
WorldIranian regime 'not on the verge of collapse', US intel report finds, as oil soars upwardsIran's leadership is not at risk of collapsing any time soon, the report says.12 Mar 08:14 AM
WorldMiddle East conflict wrap: 12 March 2026Iran has stepped up strikes on shipping and infrastructure, hitting two foreign oil tankers. Video / AFP, X, NZ HeraldWatch12 Mar 06:54 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt need to start being realistic about possibility of fuel shortagesOPINION: Govt's line on 'healthy' fuel supply risk leaving public unready for shortages.12 Mar 12:40 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday March 12, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Talleys caught up in Middle East shipping disruptions and unprecedented times for aviation | Thursday March 12, 2026Watch12 Mar 12:14 AM
WorldUS ‘used outdated intelligence’ to blow up Iranian girls’ schoolThe strike on a Minab school killed about 170 children and 14 teachers.11 Mar 07:59 PM
WorldIran says war could destroy global economy, Trump vows to 'finish' jobIran has hit two cargo ships and warned vessels from US allies to stay away.11 Mar 06:11 PM
WorldCargo ship ablaze after being hit by projectile in Strait of HormuzThe crew is evacuating and has requested assistance.11 Mar 06:47 AM
WorldMiddle East conflict wrap: 11 March 2026Donald Trump has claimed US forces have destroyed 10 Iranian mine-laying vessels after reports Iran began deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Video / Getty / AFPWatch11 Mar 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhen will the Iran conflict end? Trump's responses are all over the placeNew York Times: Trump and officials give conflicting statements on the timeline.11 Mar 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRichard PrebbleRichard Prebble: Middle East crisis exposes Christopher Luxon's weakness on global shocksOPINION: Cabinet faces a stark choice: back Luxon or risk replacing him mid-term.11 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow Iran’s footballers became pawns in diplomatic showdownOPINION: Donald Trump has hinted he could offer US asylum to Iran's World Cup squad.11 Mar 12:45 AM
World'Titanic' statue of Trump and Epstein draws praise, scornIt is the third Trump-Epstein installation on Washington’s National Mall.10 Mar 10:56 PM
WorldIsraeli PM Netanyahu warns 'we are not done yet' in IranIran’s Revolutionary Guard vowed to block all oil exports if attacks go on.10 Mar 08:18 AM
WorldMiddle East conflict wrap: 10 March 2026Donald Trump sent mixed messages in a news conference, saying the Middle East conflict could soon be over. Video / AFP / PBS NewsWatch10 Mar 05:28 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Tuesday March 10, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Trump says US-Israel war on Iran is ahead of schedule and Air New Zealand shares rise on opening trade | Tuesday March 10, 2026Watch09 Mar 11:25 PM
SharesTrump call on Middle East war sends US stocks suddenly higher, NZ sharemarket bounces backThe Dow swung 1125 points intraday before closing 0.5% higher.09 Mar 09:41 PM
