WorldTop US Navy official to leave office 'immediately'; Oil prices climb amid ceasefire uncertaintyIran has released footage of two vessels being intercepted in the Strait of Hormuz today.23 Apr 02:57 AM
AnalysisStrait of Hormuz blockade: The realities the US ignores at its perilANALYSIS: Donald Trump has ordered a blockade of the pivotal Strait of Hormuz.15 Apr 06:00 PM
WorldDilemma over crossings as fate of Hormuz ships remains uncertainMore than 800 ships remain stuck in the Gulf as traffic slumps 95%.08 Apr 06:03 PM
BusinessMiddle East exports: NZ dairy, meat exporters monitor US-Iran conflict closely 02 Mar 01:51 AM
WorldWar paralyses global transit through Strait of HormuzThree ships have been attacked as Iran warns the strait is unsafe.01 Mar 08:41 PM
WorldIran says 'good progress' in US talks, next round within a weekTrump has warned Tehran it has 15 days to reach a deal or face potential strikes.26 Feb 09:02 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
WorldIran marks revolution anniversary under shadow of US threatRights groups say nearly 7000 people have been killed in the ongoing crackdown.11 Feb 07:10 PM
WorldIran steps up arrests while remaining positive on US talksIran has jailed Nobel laureate Narges Mohammadi, who now faces up to 17 years.09 Feb 07:07 PM
WorldExplainer: What to know about Iran-US talksThe Muscat talks are the first US–Iran meeting since the protest crackdown.04 Feb 11:42 PM
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
WorldIran government stages mass rallies as alarm grows over protest tollRights groups say at least hundreds of protesters have been killed nationwide.12 Jan 05:16 PM
WorldVolcano erupts in Ethiopia for first time in 12,000 yearsAsh from the blast has spread across Yemen, Oman, India and Pakistan.25 Nov 06:56 PM
Football FernsHow Middle East conflict disrupted Kiwi dad’s journey to Fern's new German football club Peter Hahn expects to wait over five hours in Doha airport's kilometre-long queue.24 Jun 05:45 PM
WorldIran warns of retaliation if EU exploits UN uranium reportIran's enriched uranium stockpile is 45 times over the 2015 deal limit.01 Jun 08:24 AM
WorldU.S. and Iran to hold high-stakes talks on nuclear programmeUS envoy signals flexibility, but insists Iran can't have a nuclear weapon.12 Apr 01:49 AM
PoliticsPM to attend Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming’s funeral, cuts UAE trip shortThe funeral was set to take place on Thursday.12 Jan 06:16 AM
BusinessEight OPEC+ members extend oil supply cuts until end of DecemberKey countries have been delaying production increases.03 Nov 08:41 PM
PoliticsNZ launches trade negotiations with UAEThe country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.06 May 05:00 PM
WorldDramatic images show Dubai airport underwater, heavy rain kills 18 in OmanHeavy rain has caused chaos in the United Arab Emirates.16 Apr 08:44 PM
WorldUK police investigating uranium-tainted cargo at London's HeathrowOther media say it was in scrap metal, originated in Pakistan, arrived on Oman flight.11 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelLufthansa hits out at Qatar with pride plane for World CupThe official airline of Germany's soccer team sent a clear message ahead of the World Cup.13 Nov 07:46 PM
WorldCall for Hindus to be deported from Gulf over violence against Muslims in IndiaA single comment has sparked mass unrest with people being killed and hundreds injured.19 Jun 03:24 AM
WorldFour countries faring worse than US on Covid-19 outbreakThe US is the hardest hit country, but these nations are worse off on another measure.28 Jul 06:44 AM
TravelWinning words: Herald Travel next generation writing competition winners revealedOur youth travel writing competition went in search of the voices of the next generation.25 May 05:00 PM
WorldOil tankers: Trump insists 'Iran did do it,' rejecting denialsIran called the US allegations "alarming."14 Jun 11:19 PM
WorldOil tankers 'attacked' in Gulf of OmanUS Navy's 5th Fleet says it is assisting two tankers targeted in the "reported attack".13 Jun 07:15 AM
