New Zealand'Read our travel advice': MFAT urges travellers to regularly check news for updatesIsrael briefly closed its airspace following US attacks on Iranian nuclear sites.23 Jun 06:42 AM
PoliticsUS attacks Iran: NZ not ‘sitting on the fence’ but won’t rush to judge US ‘self-defence’ attacks - Acting PMLabour and the Greens want the Govt to declare the attacks a breach of international law.23 Jun 03:22 AM
Business'Hang in there': Experts warn of turmoil in oil, financial marketsExperts urge calm, highlighting long-term market resilience over short-term fears.22 Jun 07:41 PM
World'Dangerous escalation': World reacts to US attacks on IranIran condemned the US attacks, calling them 'outrageous' and 'criminal.'22 Jun 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump's high-stakes gamble on Iran's nuclear sitesNew York Times: Trump ordered B-2 bombers to target Iran's nuclear sites early on Sunday.22 Jun 05:43 AM
PoliticsGovt reserves view on US’ Iran strikes as NZ deploys Hercules plane to Middle EastLabour wants the Govt to denounce the US attack as a breach of international law. 22 Jun 02:56 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionRyan BridgeRyan Bridge: We don't know how lucky we are, even in an uncertain worldOPINION: There is unprecedented uncertainty in the current geopolitical climate.21 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Advance terror attacks': Israeli navy strikes Hezbollah siteThe site was used by Hezbollah to plan attacks on Israeli civilians.21 Jun 06:55 AM
WorldHundreds of US citizens fleeing Iran amid Israel conflictUS citizens have left Iran amid Israel's assault but are facing delays at borders.21 Jun 01:45 AM
WorldHaifa under fire: 19 injured as Iran launches latest missile barrageIran urged to continue diplomacy even as bombing continues. 20 Jun 06:59 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAdam PearseAdam Pearse: Scrutiny stunts shouldn’t distract from warning voters are sendingOpinion: Escalating conflict in the Middle East could threaten NZ's economic recovery. 20 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Substantial chance' of talks to end Israel-Iran conflict - TrumpIt comes after Iran’s missiles hit Soroka Hospital, leaving it in flames.20 Jun 01:11 AM
WorldTrump to decide on US strikes on Iran in next two weeksThe President says there's a substantial chance of negotiations with Iran.19 Jun 07:33 PM
World'Appalling' hospital attack: Tensions spike between Israel and IranSoroka Hospital in the southern city of Beersheba was left in flames by a bombardment.19 Jun 05:47 PM
PoliticsAs Middle East burns, Luxon meets President Xi Jinping in BeijingThe Prime Minister meets President Xi Jinping at an inflection point.19 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldMissile strikes Israeli hospital; Israel attacks Nanatz nuclear site again, Arak heavy water reactorThe conflict has entered its seventh day.19 Jun 06:39 AM
PoliticsTwo New Zealand embassy staff, families evacuated from TehranThe New Zealand embassy in Tehran has been temporarily closed.18 Jun 07:30 PM
PremiumPremiumSharesMarket close: Geopolitical tensions keep NZ market flat, US Fed decision loomsThe S&P/NZX 50 Index closed down 0.10%, falling to 12,627.32.18 Jun 06:09 AM
WorldWhy Parnia Abbasi's death became a flashpoint in Iran-Israel conflictParnia Abbasi and her family were killed in an Israeli strike in Tehran.18 Jun 02:36 AM
WorldIran prepares for strikes on US bases in Middle East if Trump adds to Israel’s attackTrump claims US knows Ayatollah Khamenei's location but won't target him.18 Jun 12:20 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIsraelis reeling from Iranian barrages brace for a new kind of warMissiles have hit Tel Aviv and Haifa, causing widespread damage.17 Jun 11:27 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIsrael Iran conflict: Pentagon expands its Middle East responseAn additional aircraft carrier and tanker planes are part of beefed-up military presence.17 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldTrump warns Tehran to evacuate as Israel-Iran tensions escalateTrump left the G7 summit early, hinting at involvement in the Israel-Iran conflict.17 Jun 02:24 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessHow worried should we be about economic fallout from the Israel-Iran conflict?Markets have been rattled by the Israel-Iran conflict, but remain relatively calm.16 Jun 03:31 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
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
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
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
WorldIsraeli navy intercepts Gaza-bound aid boat carrying Greta ThunbergThe Swedish campaigner was among the activists on board the Madleen.09 Jun 10:42 PM
WorldInside the tunnel where a Hamas leader took his last breathSinwar was killed on May 13 in an air strike, Israel confirmed.08 Jun 10:12 PM
World'Eliminated': Israeli military claims it has identified Hamas Gaza chief's bodyThe IDF says Mohammed Sinwar was killed in an airstrike on May 13.08 Jun 05:59 PM