WorldTrump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'Iran flatly rejected Donald Trump's claim that Masoud Pezeshkian sought a truce.01 Apr 07:34 PM
WorldTrump threatens to destroy Iran oil island unless peace deal acceptedTrump says US talks with 'a more reasonable regime' in Tehran underway.30 Mar 08:21 PM
WorldHow Iran destroyed US base’s $870m battlefield nerve centreRussia is accused of providing satellite intelligence used in the attack.29 Mar 07:59 PM
LiveNew ZealandLuxon says if business case for LNG import terminal doesn't stack up 'we won't be doing it'29 Mar 07:12 PM
WorldUS claims Iran has laid at least a dozen mines in Strait of HormuzThe mines will need careful extraction before shipping can resume, US officials said.24 Mar 08:04 AM
World Luxon says 'no discussion' on NZ helping break Strait of Hormuz blockagePrime Minister says there had been 'no proposal, no debate' on the issue.23 Mar 03:51 AM
LiveNew ZealandUS says it may have to escalate its attacks against IranThe US President has spent the weekend making contradictory statements. 22 Mar 05:03 PM
WorldIran-Israel conflict casualties: Death tolls rise across Middle EastAt least 3220 people have been killed in Iran, including 210 children.22 Mar 05:07 AM
WorldTrump plans commando raids to seize Iranian nuclear materialsUS officials were reportedly looking at options for securing or extracting the material.21 Mar 03:08 AM
WorldUS launches aerial offensive to reopen Strait of HormuzLow-flying jets, helicopters used to strike Iranian vessels, drones near shipping lane.20 Mar 08:05 AM
PremiumPremiumEnergyIran war: What NZ could do in conflict and who’s winning the battleNZ could bombard shores to clear seas but would struggle with drones, professor says.20 Mar 05:17 AM
WorldNetanyahu says Iran decimated as Tehran warns of 'zero restraint' in energy attacksIran’s missiles caused ‘extensive damage’ at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub.19 Mar 09:07 PM
WorldIran targets Saudi Arabia oil refinery as prices surge to NZ$189 a barrelThe prices soared after Iran struck Qatar's largest gas facility.19 Mar 07:21 AM
WorldPakistan and Afghanistan announce Eid 'pause' in hostilitiesThe Eid truce follows an air strike that Taliban say killed about 400 people.18 Mar 05:43 PM
WorldKiwi in Dubai describes 'waves of bombs' amid conflict and crackdownThe expat said exit flight prices were prohibitively high and conditions unpredictable.18 Mar 03:27 AM
WorldTrump urges allies to secure Hormuz as Europe shuns Nato role in Gulf warEuropean allies, including Britain and France, are resisting a Nato role.16 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldUK doesn’t want to be ‘protagonist’ in Iran war, minister saysAllies are resisting Trump’s request for a ‘team effort’ to help reopen Strait of Hormuz.16 Mar 08:11 AM
Formula 1F1 races in Bahrain, Saudi cancelled due to Iran warThe April Bahrain and Saudi Arabian Grands Prix will not be replaced.15 Mar 12:37 AM
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
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
WorldIran vows unrelenting war as oil prices soarOil prices have jumped above US$100 a barrel after 13 days of conflict.12 Mar 05:02 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
WorldCargo ship ablaze after being hit by projectile in Strait of HormuzThe crew is evacuating and has requested assistance.11 Mar 06:47 AM
WorldIran war latest: Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as new Gulf attacks reportedIsrael launches new waves of strikes in Beirut and Tehran.11 Mar 01:40 AM
WorldVulnerability exposed: Gulf states' dependence on water plants shown upIran war shows where the Gulf nations can be targeted, now and in the future.10 Mar 08:30 PM
WorldThousands killed in Middle East conflict as regional toll keeps climbingIran cites more than 1200 dead and over 10,000 civilians injured in strikes.10 Mar 06:15 PM
WorldIran war sends oil price soaring as Khamenei son takes chargeThe closure of the Strait of Hormuz has choked off nearly one fifth of crude.09 Mar 04:50 PM