WorldAfghanistan accuses Pakistan of deadly airstrike on drug rehab centre in KabulPakistan insists it struck only Afghan military and 'terrorist' sites in the city.16 Mar 08:27 PM
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
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
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
AucklandKiwis stockpiling fuel? Auckland stores sell out of containers as petrol prices surgeSome Supercheap Auto staff say the fuel cans are now selling out in a single day.14 Mar 10:37 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Economic pain from Iran war will depend on how long it lastsOPINION: Donald Trump is promising a quick war but that is far from certain.12 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldStrong or weak? How Trump picks his battlesNew York Times: US leader consistently makes allowances for countries he sees as strong.12 Mar 03:00 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
WorldUN warns Hormuz standstill will hit world’s most vulnerableShip movements through the Strait have plunged from 129 a day to just three.10 Mar 06:09 PM
WorldGlobal energy body to discuss releasing strategic oil reservesG7 ministers are debating if global strategic oil reserves should be released.10 Mar 05:38 PM
WorldRussia committed ‘crimes against humanity’ in deporting Ukrainian children: UN inquiryRussia is accused of fabricating evidence and denying fair trials in Ukraine.10 Mar 04:53 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
WorldG7 ‘not there yet’ on release of oil reserves: French ministerAround 20% of global crude and LNG usually passes through the Strait of Hormuz.09 Mar 05:08 PM
WorldPressure builds for Australia to offer Iranian women’s football team asylumReza Pahlavi has urged Australia to grant the players asylum and protection.09 Mar 07:17 AM
Politics'Expanding defence partnerships': Trump's ambassador pick reveals his plans for New ZealandHe said New Zealand was aware of the 'darkening security environment in the Pacific'.09 Mar 01:00 AM
WorldSon of slain Iranian Supreme Leader appointed as new head of Islamic RepublicHis hidden fortune is estimated at more than $130m.08 Mar 09:47 PM
Wellington'No-brainer': Helen Clark says response to Iran war should have matched her stance on IraqThe former PM criticised Christopher Luxon's handling of the Govt's response to the war.08 Mar 05:10 AM
WorldTrump warns Starmer: US will 'remember' UK's late support in Iran warThe US President warned he will 'remember' Britain delaying support for his Iran war.08 Mar 01:47 AM
WorldSri Lanka to hold rescued Iranian sailors under wartime treaty rulesSri Lanka is holding 32 rescued Iranian sailors under treaty obligations.08 Mar 01:45 AM
WorldRussian strikes kill 12 across UkraineRussia's overnight barrage used 29 missiles and 480 drones across Ukraine.08 Mar 01:20 AM
World‘Civil war is a strong second possibility’: Iran faces uncertain post-Khamenei futureIranian officials say Operation Epic Fury could reshape the entire region.07 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldOil prices surge and Strait of Hormuz blocked as US-Israel war with Iran widensUS forces say they have hit more than 3000 Iranian targets in the past week.07 Mar 04:56 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
World56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UNPakistan denies causing any civilian deaths in its latest airstrikes.07 Mar 01:01 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O’Sullivan: Iran crisis and Trump’s tariffs leave little room for NZ to breatheOPINION: Any prolonged Iran conflict risks higher oil prices and NZ export disruption.06 Mar 08:00 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 demands role in choosing Iran's next leaderTrump compares Iran to Venezuela, citing his leverage over Delcy Rodriguez.05 Mar 06:03 PM
WorldIran warns people who defy internet blackoutPeople using VPNs to get online are receiving warnings of court action.05 Mar 05:36 PM
WorldUK to send more fighter jets to Gulf as defence minister visits CyprusFour additional RAF Typhoon jets will reinforce existing UK forces in Qatar.05 Mar 05:16 PM
WorldIsrael tells Beirut suburb to evacuate as Mideast war spiralsIran says US-Israeli strikes have killed 1230 people and crippled the internet.05 Mar 04:46 PM
New Zealand'This is not normal': Family in missile-hit Kuwait hopes planes bring them homeTwo New Zealand Defence Force C-130J aircraft are being sent to the Middle East.05 Mar 04:33 AM
