WorldQantas diverts flight route to avoid Israel amid Iran tensionsThe re-route comes amid fears of an imminent Iranian attack on Israel.13 Apr 06:13 AM
New ZealandGovernment warns against travel to Gaza, Israel border regionsNew Zealanders already in Gaza should leave as soon as it is safe to do so.12 Apr 09:14 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHamas leader defiant after Israeli strike kills three of his sonsNew York Times: Ismail Haniyeh says several of his grandchildren were also killed.11 Apr 12:10 AM
WorldUS president issues warning as Iran ‘prepares to launch missile strike’ on IsraelJoe Biden tells Tehran it must not carry out an attack.10 Apr 10:51 PM
World'Evil regime must be punished': Iran hits out at IsraelIran promised to retaliate against Israel over the attack on its consulate in Damascus.10 Apr 09:44 PM
WorldIran accuses the US of giving Israel the 'green light' to attack consulateIran has accused the US of allowing Israel to strike a consulate building in Syria.08 Apr 09:19 PM
RoyalsAre state governments behind Kate conspiracy theories?Hostile states may have helped to fuel wild theories and rumours.25 Mar 01:21 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS held secret talks with Iran over Red Sea attacksFinancial Times: Indirect negotiations in Oman aimed to end Houthi strikes.13 Mar 07:39 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandRussia-Ukraine war anniversary a time to reflectOPINION: People in Ukraine the past two years have borne a toll that few can imagine.28 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldUS Seals die in weapon intercept missionFour foreign nationals have been charged with transporting suspected Iranian-made weapons.23 Feb 12:08 AM
WorldIran accuses Israel of sabotaging gas pipelineAn Israeli attack on an Iranian natural gas pipeline has caused multiple explosions.21 Feb 09:10 PM
WorldYemen's Houthi rebels continue attacks on US ships, dronesHouthi rebels are still launching attacks despite a month of US-led airstrikes.20 Feb 11:39 PM
WorldBlasts hit a natural gas pipeline in Iran, official says it was an act of sabotageOfficial blames 'sabotage and terrorist action'.14 Feb 08:59 PM
WorldWhat to know about the situation in the Middle East this weekMiddle East tensions are high, with war now on multiple fronts. This is what's happening.04 Feb 10:24 PM
World'Houthi attacks must stop': Middle East tensions escalate with US, UK strikesIran appears to be signalling Tehran’s growing unease over the US strikes in Iraq.04 Feb 07:45 PM
WorldUS, Britain begin new strikes on Yemen’s HouthisSecond wave of assaults meant to further disable Iran-backed groups.03 Feb 11:27 PM
WorldUS begins strikes on militias in Iraq, SyriaJoe Biden and US leaders have been warning for days they would strike at militias.02 Feb 10:46 PM
WorldRed Sea: US hints large response to militias is imminentPrevious US strikes have not deterred Houthi attacks.01 Feb 07:11 PM
WorldUS pins blame for deadly drone strike on Islamic ResistanceThe US has cast blame on the Islamic resistance for a drone attack that killed 3 soldiers.31 Jan 11:57 PM
WorldIran launches three satellites into space as tensions riseIran’s rapidly expanding nuclear programme worries the West.28 Jan 04:56 PM
PoliticsWhy NZ is sending Defence Force personnel to Red Sea"What are the consequences of inaction?"24 Jan 04:00 PM
World'Escalatory attacks': US launches airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia in IraqUS Central Command said the attack targeted headquarters, storage, and training locations.23 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldIran 'directly involved' with Houthi attacks - USHouthi attacks are considered the most hostile acts against shipping in two generations.22 Jan 08:46 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy Iran is the common link in conflicts from Gaza to PakistanNYT: At every flashpoint in a set of conflicts there’s been a common thread: Iran.18 Jan 11:13 PM
WorldPakistani strikes in Iran kill at least 9, raising tensions along borderThe retalitatory attack escalates conflict across the region.18 Jan 07:48 PM
WorldVengeance attack: Pakistan launches retaliatory airstrikes on Iran after Tehran attackThe attack kills at least seven people and further raises tensions between two nations.18 Jan 05:39 AM
World'Blatant violation': Pakistan recalls ambassador after attackIslamabad denounced the attack as a “blatant violation” of its airspace17 Jan 09:04 PM
WorldIran attacks alleged militant bases in PakistanIslamabad says the ‘unprovoked’ strikes have killed 2 children,16 Jan 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeUS drawn further into Middle East conflict with Houthi strikesFinancial Times: US struggles to balance deterrence and diplomacy amid war shockwaves.14 Jan 08:49 PM
WorldNZ supports retaliatory US and UK air strikes against Houthis in YemenThe militaries are using warship-launched Tomahawk missiles and fighter jets.12 Jan 12:24 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Huge vacuum': Can democracy survive 2024?FT: A record 2 billion people are set to go to the polls as autocracy spreads worldwide.10 Jan 09:33 PM
World'Complex attack': Yemen’s Houthis launch largest Red Sea drone and missile attackThe assault happened off the Yemeni port cities of Hodeida and Mokha.10 Jan 09:17 PM
WorldHouthis defy warning from NZ and allies on Red Sea attacksNZ is among 14 countries calling for an immediate end to threats against commercial ships.05 Jan 12:17 AM
WorldHouthis launch sea drone attack on US NavyHouthis got within close range of US vessel before detonating.04 Jan 09:29 PM
