PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDairy prices surge 6.7% in strongest GDT auction since 2021North Asia bought 42% of today's volumes, with European demand also climbing.04 Feb 03:31 AM
WorldUS stealth jet shoots down Iranian drone near US carrier in Arabian SeaThe drone incident happened about 800km from Iran's southern coast.03 Feb 06:39 PM
WorldIran president orders talks with US as Trump hopeful of nuclear dealTalks are expected to begin with a Friday meeting in Istanbul.02 Feb 06:55 PM
WorldTrump’s options for Iran strike grow even with goals unclear'He still needs to define an objective for the military,' former Pentagon official said.01 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldIran says progress made towards US talks despite attack jittersUS has deployed warships led by USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier off Iran's shores.31 Jan 11:38 PM
WorldTrump says ‘hopefully’ no need for military action against IranIran warns US carriers and Gulf bases are within range of its missiles.30 Jan 03:59 AM
WorldUS deploys aircraft carrier as Iran warns against attackThe USS Abraham Lincoln strike group has now entered Middle East waters.26 Jan 07:42 PM
WorldIsrael military says remains of last Gaza hostage, Ran Gvili, returnedRan Gvili was a 24-year-old elite police officer killed defending Kibbutz Alumim.26 Jan 05:12 PM
AnalysisMaduro sequel: What happens if the US removes Iran’s ayatollah?The similarities with last year’s US build-up off Venezuela are impossible to ignore.25 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFirst trip to kingdom: Prince William set for three-day Saudi visitThe visit marks his first official overseas trip of 2026 as Prince of Wales.22 Jan 05:55 PM
WorldTrump unveils Board of Peace, 'New Gaza' plans at DavosThe US leader described the devastated Palestinian territory as 'great real estate'.22 Jan 05:24 PM
WorldSaudi Arabia, Qatar, seven others accept Trump 'Board of Peace' inviteIsraeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has also accepted the invitation.21 Jan 11:09 PM
WorldIsrael says it has struck Syria-Lebanon border crossings used by HezbollahMore than 350 people have died in Lebanon from Israeli fire since the truce.21 Jan 08:40 PM
WorldIsraeli strike kills three Gaza journalists including AFP freelancerThe military said it struck 'suspects' operating a 'drone affiliated with Hamas'.21 Jan 07:04 PM
WorldAfter Yemen rift, Saudi Arabia aims to oust UAE from wider regionRiyadh’s sudden, more assertive stance has other countries trying to navigate the rift. 21 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldClash between US allies in Syria threatens Isis detention centresThe caliphate the group tried to establish was defeated in 2019.21 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldSyrian deal on Kurdish rights strains after Sharaa-Trump call and fragile truceThe deal hands Deir Ezzor and Raqqa to Damascus and ends Kurdish control there.19 Jan 07:58 PM
WorldIran warns protesters who joined 'riots' to surrenderRights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed amid the crackdown.19 Jan 07:46 PM
WorldIn Iran crisis, Trump confronted limits of US military powerInside Trump's deliberations on attacking Iran, and how close it got to happening.19 Jan 04:00 PM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon delivers state of the nation speech, wants National ministers to write new planning rulesLuxon acknowledged it had been a 'tough time' for Kiwi households and businesses. 19 Jan 12:36 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldAt a price: $1.74b in cash buys a permanent seat on Trump’s ‘Board of Peace’NY Times: Charter’s failure to mention Gaza fuels speculation body will push wider mandate18 Jan 07:48 PM
WorldLimited internet returns in Iran after protest blackoutRights group says security forces have killed more than 3400 protesters.18 Jan 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorWhat to expect from PM's state of the nation today - and unveiling of election dateANALYSIS: The National Party leader is yet to comment on major world events.18 Jan 04:00 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
WorldIran ‘plans permanent break from global internet’Fears the Islamic Republic will capitalise on communications blackout to crush protests.17 Jan 06:26 PM
WorldGaza ceasefire enters phase two despite unresolved issues Donald Trump is to chair a new ‘Board of Peace’ overseeing the transition.16 Jan 01:47 AM
WorldTrump convinced 'to give Iran a chance' after threats over protest crackdownRights group Iran Human Rights says at least 3428 protesters were killed.15 Jan 07:54 PM
WorldTrump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar baseRights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed and more than 10,000 detained.14 Jan 10:48 PM
Politics‘Monitor the situation’: Minister's instruction to NZ officials in US as Trump warns of new tariffs The world is largely in the dark over Trump's latest threat.14 Jan 03:24 AM
WorldSyrian army tells Kurdish forces to withdraw from area east of AleppoSyria has declared a vast Kurdish-held zone east of the city a closed area.13 Jan 09:27 PM
WorldUS takes aim at Muslim Brotherhood in Arab worldThe US will freeze Muslim Brotherhood assets and criminalise any dealings.13 Jan 08:38 PM
World‘There are rivers of blood’: The true horror of Iran’s protest massacresSenior officials privately fear the true toll could now run into thousands.13 Jan 07:57 PM
World'Help is on its way' Trump tells Iranian protestersAn Iranian official said about 2000 protesters have been killed in three weeks.13 Jan 05:19 PM
WorldArmed protesters fight back against Iranian regimeHuman rights groups say at least 648 protesters have died nationwide.13 Jan 04:00 PM
