PoliticsPeters 'never seen' such uncertainty in lifetime as Israel/Iran conflict escalatesNew Zealanders in Israel are being advised to leave by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.16 Jun 12:19 AM
WorldTrump suggests Iran, Israel need 'to fight it out', MFAT advises Kiwis to leave region as death toll risesIranian missile fire killed at least 10 people in Israel overnight, authorities said.15 Jun 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldClash with Iran boosts Netanyahu, but Israelis worry about long fightThe escalation came after the coalition seemed to be close to collapse. 15 Jun 10:23 PM
WorldTrump vetoed Israeli plan to kill Iranian supreme leaderThe US informed Israel not to proceed with the assassination.15 Jun 07:49 PM
LiveNew ZealandLive: Luxon speaks before departing for ChinaThe Prime Minister will meet President Xi Jinping and Premier Li Qiang in Beijing.15 Jun 07:19 PM
World'How can Israel attack?': Iran faces backlash over defence failuresIran's leaders face criticism after Israel's strikes on nuclear sites.15 Jun 06:48 PM
WorldAnalysis: Israeli leader's change from 'risk-averse' to 'risk-ready' Arab neighbours are anxious about what conflict means for regional stability, experts say.15 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside: How Mossad op laid groundwork for Israel's attackAn operation dubbed 'Rising Lion' by Israel relied on the activation of clandestine teams.15 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldUK boosts fighter jet presence in Middle East amid Israel-Iran tensionsKeir Starmer announced the move as he headed to Canada for G7 talks.15 Jun 09:31 AM
WorldIsraeli cities struck by Iranian missiles, 10 dead, many injuredIsraeli airstrikes in Tehran targeted sites linked to nuclear weapons projects.15 Jun 06:24 AM
WorldOne reportedly dead as Iran launches more missiles, Israel targets TehranThe exchange of fire has scuppered plans for a new round of Iran-US nuclear talks.14 Jun 11:11 PM
World60 dead, including 20 children, after Israeli strike on Tehran residential building - state mediaEarlier, air raid sirens and explosions were heard across Israel amid escalating tensions.14 Jun 03:01 AM
World'We know what's going on': Donald Trump on US-Israel co-ordination ahead of strikesThe US President called for a new nuclear deal while discussing military action.14 Jun 02:55 AM
AnalysisIsrael strikes on Iran test Trump’s ‘forever war’ promiseANALYSIS: President's populist base is sceptical, fearing involvement in another conflict.14 Jun 01:24 AM
WorldBuilding reportedly hit by missile in Tel Aviv, IsraelIran fired a barrage of ballistic missiles at Israel in a counter-strike on Saturday. Video / AFPWatch13 Jun 11:06 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Luxon faces high-stakes balancing act on global stagePM Christopher Luxon will meet Xi Jinping in Beijing before attending the Nato summit.13 Jun 09:00 PM
New ZealandIran warns Israel of retaliation, Yanfei Bao's killer sentenced | NZ Herald Daily News UpdateIran warns Israel of retaliation following the attacks yesterday. Yanfei Bao's killer has finally been sentenced in the high court. Police are under scrutiny once again.Watch13 Jun 08:17 PM
WorldIsrael strikes on Iran kill top military leaders, escalate tensionsIran's leader warned Israel of a 'bitter and painful' fate after the attacks.13 Jun 09:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat to know about Israel’s strikes on Iran’s nuclear programmeNew York Times: Iran's state media says nuclear scientists, generals and civilians killed.13 Jun 05:14 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyIsrael-Iran attack: AA says petrol price panic pointless'Rocket and feather’ effect one to watch, motorist adviser says.13 Jun 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIran and Israel: A once covert war has burst into the openNew York Times: An updated timeline of the Israel-Iran conflict over the past years.13 Jun 04:40 AM
World'Struck at the heart': Netanyahu says Iran's missile programme, nuclear scientists targetedSecretary of State says US 'not involved' in Israel's strikes.13 Jun 04:15 AM
WorldIsrael launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China | NZ Herald Afternoon UpdateIsrael launches attack on Iran, PM Luxon readies for a trip to China and one miracle survivor from a plane crash in India. Yanfei Bao's murderer is finally sentenced.Watch13 Jun 02:51 AM
New ZealandChristopher Luxon on Israel's 'preemptive strike' on IranPM Luxon, ahead of embarking on his trip to China, addresses Israel's 'preemptive strike' on Iran's capitalWatch13 Jun 01:30 AM
Politics'Potentially catastrophic' – Luxon speaks after Israel conducts ‘pre-emptive strike’ on IranThe Prime Minister will visit China before heading to the Nato summit in Europe. 13 Jun 01:11 AM
WorldIsrael intercepts drones fired from Iran in retaliation for deadly attacksIsraeli attack killed senior Revolutionary Guards and nuclear scientists.13 Jun 12:32 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAnalysis: Why Israel may be considering an attack on IranNew York Times: It's unclear whether there's a real strike plan or if it's sabre-rattling.12 Jun 07:40 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: NZ sharemarket flat as tensions rise over potential Iran strikeThe S&P/NZX 50 closed up 0.34% today after a spike in oil prices globally.12 Jun 06:14 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldUS on alert for potential Israeli strike on IranThe US is moving some personnel out of the Middle East.12 Jun 02:34 AM
WorldUS-backed Gaza aid group says five members killedThe group has accused militant group Hamas of attacking a bus carrying its staffers.12 Jun 01:17 AM
New Zealand‘Barbarism that belongs in the Middle Ages’: Why NZ's travel ban on Israeli ministers matters for Gaza aid crisisThe Gaza blockade has lasted 11 weeks, cutting off crucial aid supplies.11 Jun 05:00 PM
Politics'Don't forget who the real enemy is': US slams NZ and others for Israel sanctionsOne of Donald Trump's top officials was highly critical.11 Jun 02:37 AM
New Zealand‘Extremely unhelpful’: US denounces NZ’s travel ban on Israeli ministersThe US urged allies to instead focus on Hamas.10 Jun 09:41 PM
WorldIsrael deports Greta Thunberg after Gaza-bound aid boat detentionFour activists, including Thunberg, agreed to be deported after detention.10 Jun 06:29 PM
