PremiumPremiumWorldHow Trump took the US to war with IranNew York Times: US intelligence later branded his regime-change scenarios as ‘farcical’.07 Apr 08:54 PM
WorldTrump branded ‘crazy’ over apocalyptic Iran threatsCritics say Donald Trump's Iran threats show he is unfit to stay in office.07 Apr 07:11 PM
World'Paper tiger': Trump considers pulling US out of Nato after Iran riftThe US must get Congress approval before any attempt to leave Nato can proceed.01 Apr 05:08 PM
PremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Diplomacy offers better shield against Iran–US nuclear brinkmanship09 Mar 04:00 PM
World‘Civil war is a strong second possibility’: Iran faces uncertain post-Khamenei future07 Mar 05:00 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says NZ not 'best placed' to make call on legality of US, Israel attacks02 Mar 06:16 AM
WorldTrump talks peace in the Middle East as he readies for war on IranThe US is amassing carriers and F-35 jets near Iran as it considers a military strike.20 Feb 10:22 PM
WorldUS offers more details on claim China conducted secret nuclear weapons testRemarks by a top US official appeared to be aimed at dispelling scepticism of the claims. 18 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldAmid threat of US attack, Iran nuclear talks proceed without breakthroughTehran wants major sanctions relief in return for limits on nuclear work.17 Feb 09:05 PM
WorldUS accuses China of secret nuclear tests in breach of global banWashington says one covert nuclear test was carried out on June 22, 2020.07 Feb 05:26 AM
WorldTrump urges new nuclear treaty after Russia agreement endsThe expiry of New START lifts the last limits on US and Russian warheads.05 Feb 09:39 PM
WorldRussia vows to act 'responsibly' as nuclear pact ends with USRussia and the US hold more than 80% of the world's nuclear warheads.04 Feb 09:08 PM
WorldTrump hopeful of Iran deal after Tehran warns of regional warAyatollah Ali Khamenei warned any US strike would spark broad conflict.01 Feb 07:28 PM
WorldTrump says 'time running out' as Iran threatens tough responseA rights group says more than 6200 people died in protests since late December.28 Jan 05:52 PM
World'Doomsday Clock' moves closer to midnight, a year into Trump termThe Bulletin set the clock to 85 seconds to midnight, the closest ever.27 Jan 05:03 PM
WorldIran warns 'finger on trigger' as Trump says it wants talksIran says 3117 people died in recent protests, while NGOs report up to 4902 deaths.22 Jan 07:24 PM
AnalysisTrump has just handed Putin the prize he's always wantedThe President has put tariffs on allies over their resistance to US plans for Greenland.19 Jan 08:38 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandSpies release Rainbow Warrior papersDocuments show how NZSIS helped crack the case against France – and what might have been.17 Jan 04:00 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
WorldNorth Korea fires missiles after US operation to oust MaduroKim Jong Un has ordered missile output boosted by 250% at key weapons plants.04 Jan 03:13 AM
World'Hell to pay': Trump warns Hamas, Iran after talks with NetanyahuTrump vowed to 'eradicate' any renewed Iranian nuclear or missile build-up.30 Dec 01:05 AM
WorldNorth Korea tests cruise missiles in show of 'combat readiness'Kim Jong Un watched the missiles fly for more than two hours over the sea.29 Dec 01:07 AM
WorldUkraine’s new peace plan – and what each point meansThe 20-point plan offers Ukraine Nato-style defence guarantees for future attacks.24 Dec 07:38 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisAnalysis: Xi Jinping’s military purges show unease about China’s nuclear forcesNYTimes Analysis: China's ability to manage its growing nuclear arsenal is under question.13 Nov 07:58 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldLeft in limbo: The dangerous stalemate over Iran’s nuclear programmeNY Times: There’s no negotiations or independent oversight of it. Analysts warn of war.10 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldNorth Korea fires missile after Seoul moves on nuclear submarine planThe missile splashed down outside Japan’s economic zone, causing no damage.07 Nov 06:14 AM
WorldTrump 'open' to considering lifting Iran sanctionsIran’s economy has struggled under US sanctions reimposed in 2018.07 Nov 02:48 AM
WorldTrump push to restart nuclear tests could take years, cost millions, experts sayThe US last tested a nuclear explosive more than 30 years ago.02 Nov 04:00 PM
World'You'll find out very soon': Trump fuels concern over nuclear test planUN chief Antonio Guterres warned any nuclear testing 'can never be permitted'.31 Oct 09:47 PM
