WorldUS steps up Iran bombing as Trump warns tankers will soon get Navy escortsBrent crude prices have jumped more than 42% and stayed above US$100 a barrel.14 Mar 12:54 AM
WorldNo damage to crucial Kharg Island oil infrastructure after US bombardment - Iranian mediaTrump had threatened to target the island if Iran continued to block the Strait of Hormuz.14 Mar 12:54 AM
WorldTrump claims 'most powerful bombing raid' hit Iranian oil export hubKharg Island handles about 90% of Iran's crude oil exports.14 Mar 12:46 AM
Formula 1F1 to cancel Bahrain and Saudi Arabia races over conflict in Middle EastThe gap between grands prix would stretch from March 29 to May 3.13 Mar 11:31 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
WorldNetanyahu ‘not certain’ Iranians will bring down regimeIsraeli PM warned Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah or Israel would do it itself.13 Mar 08:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesIran war: One Royal NZ Air Force Hercules returning home after Middle East alertNot enough demand from Kiwis to leave war zones, NZDF says.13 Mar 07:36 AM
WorldMiddle East conflict wrap: 13 March 2026Iran’s new Supreme Leader makes first statement since taking power, vows vengeance. Video / AFP / SuppliedWatch13 Mar 05:05 AM
WorldTrump Administration allows for Russian oil sales as energy prices soarA 30-day US licence lets Russia sell 128 million previously stranded oil barrels.13 Mar 03:22 AM
WorldInside the booming business of bomb shelters for billionairesThe phone at Atlas Survival Shelters hasn't stopped ringing since the war started.13 Mar 12:55 AM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday March 13, 2026Afternoon Headlines | Government weighs up options for addressing volatile oil prices and the Oscars are placed on high alert | Friday March 13, 2026Watch13 Mar 12:16 AM
New Zealand'All anyone’s talking about is fuel security': Middle East crisis boosts EV salesOne dealer said electric vehicle sales were up 50% on last month.13 Mar 12:00 AM
WorldIsrael drops indictment of five soldiers in Palestinian detainee abuse caseThe charges stemmed from alleged severe abuse at Sde Teiman in July 2024.12 Mar 07:06 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Economic pain from Iran war will depend on how long it lastsOPINION: Donald Trump is promising a quick war but that is far from certain.12 Mar 04:00 PM
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
New ZealandWatchdog steps up petrol price scrutiny as premium hits $3 a litre nationwideFuel companies warned not to exacerbate ongoing global price movements.12 Mar 06:53 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe fallout: How this war has changed the worldNew York Times: From travel to strategic ties, the impact is far wider than the Mideast.12 Mar 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldStrong or weak? How Trump picks his battlesNew York Times: US leader consistently makes allowances for countries he sees as strong.12 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldHow fossil fuel disruptions lead to booms in solar and batteriesSolar installations globally reached a record 655 gigawatts last year.12 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow the Iran war has become an environmental disasterNew York Times: Oil depot fires and burning ships cause impacts in war zone and beyond.12 Mar 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Govt need to start being realistic about possibility of fuel shortagesOPINION: Govt's line on 'healthy' fuel supply risk leaving public unready for shortages.12 Mar 12:40 AM
WorldMiddle East war: Latest on the global economic falloutIran said it was ready for a long war of attrition that would 'destroy' the world economy.11 Mar 11:38 PM
EntertainmentKneecap rapper wins new court victory over ‘witch hunt’ terror chargeThe Irish punk-rap group have faced concert bans abroad over alleged militant links.11 Mar 09:24 PM
WorldLebanon village wants Army protection from Israel, HezbollahChristian-majority Qlayaa buried their priest after he was killed by Israeli shelling.11 Mar 09:15 PM
WorldIranian sea mines: the West's waterborne nightmareUS forces have struck 28 Iranian mine-laying vessels, President Donald Trump said today.11 Mar 08:46 PM
WorldGulf states shaken as war rocks their reputations as stable safe havens'Damage to that image is there. The question is how permanent that damage is,' expert says11 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: Govt must resist quick fuel fix and level with voters on Iran oil shockOPINION: Government debt is now above 40% of national income and still rising. 11 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldUS ‘used outdated intelligence’ to blow up Iranian girls’ schoolThe strike on a Minab school killed about 170 children and 14 teachers.11 Mar 07:59 PM
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
FootballIran women footballers evacuate from safe house in AustraliaSeven Iranian women sought asylum in Australia after refusing to sing the anthem.11 Mar 05:36 PM
WorldIEA to launch largest-ever release of oil reservesIEA members hold more than 1.8 billion barrels in public and mandated stocks.11 Mar 05:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIranian military shows it knows how to adapt, US officials sayNew York Times: Iran, they said, is not acting like a decapitated regime.11 Mar 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Trump and his advisers miscalculated Iran’s response to warNew York Times: Shipping has come to a standstill in the Gulf, oil prices have spiked. 11 Mar 04:00 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
