WorldHegseth asks top US Army officer to step downGeneral Randy George has been asked to take immediate retirement.02 Apr 09:46 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
WorldWatch: US journalist kidnapped off Baghdad streetIraqi officials say one suspect is in custody as the search continues.31 Mar 08:04 PM
WorldLuxon says fuel crisis not Covid 2.0: 'People are not going to be sitting at home baking sourdough'30 Mar 12:47 AM
New ZealandCostly detour: Family blame travel agent after pair stopped from boarding flight to Iraq29 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandCouple used sister's identity, fake birth details in years-long immigration scam27 Mar 04:00 AM
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
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
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
WorldSix killed after US refuelling aircraft crashes in western IraqIt brings the number of US troops killed in operations against Iran to at least 13.13 Mar 07:53 PM
WorldThousands killed in Middle East conflict as regional toll keeps climbingIran cites more than 1200 dead and over 10,000 civilians injured in strikes.10 Mar 06:15 PM
WorldNo-fly zone: Kurds say support from US jets needed to take on Iran regimeIranian Kurdish militias say they will invade only with US air cover.09 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldExpats fleeing Dubai abandon pets in scramble to leaveRescue groups report shelters overwhelmed and animals tied to streetside posts.08 Mar 07:26 PM
WorldTurkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by NatoNato interceptors in the eastern Mediterranean destroyed the Iranian missile.04 Mar 07:11 PM
WorldTrump pursues Iranian decapitation without a plan for what comes nextKilling Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has left Iran’s future power structure unclear.02 Mar 07:41 PM
WorldIran clerics declare vengeance as anti-US riots spreadPakistan and Iraq have the largest Shia Muslim populations after Iran.01 Mar 10:30 PM
WorldIraqi spy chief warns of growing threat from IsisHamid al-Shatri said he sees dramatic growth in the number of Isis militants in Syria.27 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldUS begins Isis prisoner transfer as Syria govt, Kurds trade attack blameThe US says it plans to transfer 7000 Isis prisoners from Syria to Iraq.21 Jan 07:09 PM
WorldSyrian army extends hold over north Syria, Kurds report clashesThe army now holds Tabqa and Syria's largest dam on the Euphrates.18 Jan 05:12 AM
WorldTrump slaps 25% tariff on all countries trading with IranThe 25% tariff applies to any nation trading with the Islamic Republic of Iran.12 Jan 11:14 PM
New ZealandRefugee and 501 deportee sliced man's face with letter opener after parking disputeThe victim suffered an 8cm gash to his cheek, requiring seven stitches.10 Jan 03:00 AM
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WorldUS strikes dozens of sites in Syria in retaliation for troops’ deathsThe expansive operation follows the killing last weekend of two US soldiers.19 Dec 11:42 PM
WorldPulitzer-winning combat reporter, NZ-born Peter Arnett dies at 91In 1997, he interviewed Osama bin Laden at a secret hideout in Afghanistan.19 Dec 12:32 AM
WorldCheney honoured, funeral attended by Washington's eliteDonald Trump was not invited, underscoring a deep party divide.20 Nov 05:40 PM
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WorldPentagon outlines Iraq troop cutsMost remaining forces will be based in Arbil, Iraq's Kurdish regional capital.01 Oct 05:42 PM
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