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
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
EnergyFuel security update: How many days of petrol and diesel NZ hasPetrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks all sit above legal minimum levels.11 Mar 02:10 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
New Zealand'Out the gate': Drivers react to rising fuel pricesIt was another 'disruption' for businesses, just as their confidence began to return.11 Mar 12:29 AM
OpinionGreg Smith: Oil price whiplash – NZ's fuel and markets resilience testedOPINION: New Zealand now holds only about four weeks of fuel in onshore storage.10 Mar 04:00 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
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
Ryan Bridge TODAYPetrol prices, new Iranian leader, missiles, and drones showdownRyan Bridge discusses the latest developments in the Iranian conflict. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch09 Mar 06:06 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Tuesday, March 10, 2026Morning Headlines | Oil stranded in key global waterway, jet fuel spike threatens Air NZ and melatonin still restricted for under-55s | Tuesday, March 10, 2026Watch09 Mar 05:42 PM
WorldFresh attacks in Iran following naming of new Supreme Leader'We’ve worked together. We’ve destroyed a country that wanted to destroy Israel.'09 Mar 06:15 AM
BusinessOil soars 30% as US-Israel war with Iran batters Asian marketsThe war has halted Strait of Hormuz shipping, blocking a fifth of global crude.09 Mar 04:01 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesAirlines face jet fuel price crisis as Air NZ's share price plummetsEven peace in the Middle East might not bring jet fuel relief for a while.09 Mar 03:51 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
WorldIran's top diplomat says Iran, not Trump, will elect new leaderIran's foreign minister says the Iranian people, not Donald Trump, will elect their new leader.Watch08 Mar 05:47 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Monday, March 9, 2026Morning Headlines | Middle East conflict pushes petrol prices up and warning about loyalty insurance costs | Monday, March 9, 2026Watch08 Mar 05:16 PM
WorldMembers of Iran’s Assembly of Experts hint at consensus on next supreme leaderThe former PM called the Government's initial response to the Iran strikes a 'disgrace'.08 Mar 07:48 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
WorldAustralia weighs request to help Gulf states fend off Iranian attacksAustralia is weighing Gulf requests while ruling out attacks or ground troops.08 Mar 12:16 AM
WorldRamadan War: Tehran caught between ruined blocks and fragile normalityTehran residents now endure eerie lulls between fresh explosions and raids.07 Mar 11:55 PM
WorldIsraeli operation in Lebanon kills 41 as search for Ron Arad failsThe Nabi Sheet raid left gutted homes, torn roofs and munitions-littered streets.07 Mar 11:20 PM
WorldIran missile attacks strand cruise passengers in Doha as buses leave for RiyadhSome 15,000 cruise passengers are stranded in the Gulf as war spreads.07 Mar 11:14 PM
WorldMiddle East crisis: Israel launches 26 waves of strikes on Beirut overnightExplosions and flashes lit up the night sky over the Beirut southern suburbs.06 Mar 07:32 AM
PremiumPremiumEconomyIran conflict oil shock: How big is the risk to the New Zealand economy?ANZ warns a sustained 10% oil jump could quickly push inflation higher.06 Mar 01:31 AM
WorldOn Israel-Lebanon border, 'everyone is tense' as fighting with Hezbollah flaresDespite nightly sheltering, many say they will not evacuate their hometown again.05 Mar 11:43 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYJudith Collins speaks about Iran, extremism and political pollsJudith Collins joins Ryan Bridge to talk about Iran, extremism and political polls. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch05 Mar 06:23 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Friday, March 6, 2026Morning Headlines | Middle East fears won't cut it for insurance cover and Government eyes easing medicinal cannabis export rules| Friday, March 6, 2026Watch05 Mar 05:44 PM
WorldIran claims attack on US oil tanker in the Persian GulfIran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said they struck the tanker.05 Mar 08:00 AM
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
New ZealandWhat NZ global supply chains are being disrupted by US-Iran conflict?Explainer: Up to 80 oil and gas tankers a day normally pass through the Hormuz Strait.05 Mar 04:21 AM
WorldIran's Supreme Leader gone, but opposition still at war with itselfInside Iran, opposition figures have been repressed and imprisoned.04 Mar 08:36 PM
