World‘It will be a bloody battle’: Kharg Island invasion would be very risky – military experts The island handles over 90% of Iran's crude oil exports and is heavily fortified.21 Mar 05:07 AM
PremiumManufacturingZuru sues US Govt over Trump tariffs, chases huge refund payoutZuru joins legal stampede seeking repayment of billions in unlawful tariffs.20 Mar 04:00 PM
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
PremiumBusinessWar in Gulf threatens fertiliser supplies, may push fresh food prices higher09 Mar 04:29 AM
PremiumOpinionFran O’Sullivan: Iran crisis and Trump’s tariffs leave little room for NZ to breathe06 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumOpinionJohn Howard, Tim Ewing-Jarvie: National security can’t stay off the election agenda for another three years06 Mar 05:43 AM
Politics‘High-value powerhouse’: David Seymour backs surge in medicinal cannabis exports05 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumEditorialOpinion: Peters provides clarity as Luxon stumbles over Iran strikes response04 Mar 04:01 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYThousands of Kiwi containers in limboTrade Minister Todd McClay discusses the latest developments in the Middle East conflict and its effects on the New Zealand economy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Mar 06:18 PM
WorldGermany's Merz meets Trump for talks eclipsed by Iran warFriedrich Merz arrives with little fanfare as Germany boosts Nato defence spend.03 Mar 06:10 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald Morning Headlines| Wednesday, March 4, 2026Morning Headlines | NZ exporters face Middle East fallout, police minister confident on 500 recruits and tourism remains major economic driver | Wednesday, March 4, 2026Watch03 Mar 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessWhere NZ may feel financial fallout from Iran conflict: Petrol prices, interest rates, KiwiSaverEvents in the Middle East have the potential to threaten New Zealand's economic recovery.01 Mar 11:16 PM
WorldTrump floats 'friendly takeover' of Cuba as US embargo bites hardThe US President's new oil embargo has pushed Cuba close to economic collapse.28 Feb 02:18 AM
Freight and logisticsResilient trade pays off: Port of Tauranga beats profit forecastsThe port raised its full-year profit forecast to between $142m and $152m.26 Feb 08:27 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessUK, Australia and others worse off under Trump’s new tariffsNew York Times: Many important US trading partners are facing higher duties.23 Feb 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrevor Mallard on lessons learned from Ireland amid a changing world orderMallard had four former Prime Ministers visit him in Ireland.23 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrump, tariffs and trade with Todd McClay on The CountryOn today's show: Todd McClay, Todd Clark and friends, Harry Gaddum, and Jacob Siermans. 23 Feb 01:12 AM
New Zealand'Issue is Chuck and Mary's once-in-lifetime trip': PM says begging crackdown for tourist safetyPolice will soon get powers to order people to move on for rough sleeping outside shops.22 Feb 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat to know about the future of Trump’s tariffsNY Times: Tariff war has been the most significant shift in US trade policy in decades.22 Feb 05:00 PM
WorldAs trade envoy, Mountbatten-Windsor promoted Britain and exploited his accessHistorian and author Tessa Dunlop says Charles 'was dead set against it'. 22 Feb 01:31 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldSix takeaways from the US Supreme Court’s tariff decisionNew York Times: It will affect Trump's entire economic and foreign policy approach.21 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump presses on with tariffs despite court of public opinionNew York Times: Republicans on an uncomfortable path of defending unpopular tariffs.21 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandTrade Minister warns of 'considerable uncertainty' as Trump's tariffs ruled illegalTodd McClay said the developing situation has the potential to be important for NZ.20 Feb 09:24 PM
WorldUS Supreme Court rules Trump's global tariffs are illegalThe court delivered a stunning rebuke of the US President’s signature economic policy.20 Feb 05:21 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionMatthew HootonMatthew Hooton: Interest rates and Auckland housing U-turn could give Luxon election tailwindOPINION: The Reserve Bank now looks less likely to lift the OCR before voting begins.19 Feb 04:00 PM
Politics‘Could have expressed himself better’: Peters reins in Jones after ‘New Delhi’ remarksThe comments by NZ First's deputy leader have been called 'racist'.19 Feb 04:10 AM
PremiumPremiumPolitics‘She’s not a trained lawyer’: Peters hits out at India’s top diplomat in NZ over FTA commentsThe Indian High Commissioner's comments are significant in the current domestic debate.18 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsFact or fiction: Who's telling the truth on the India free trade agreement?India's free trade deal gets fact-checked. What Winston Peters gets right – and wrong.10 Feb 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsRevealed: What PM says about India trade deal v what the secret text says The Herald has seen parts of the highly secret trade agreement. 10 Feb 04:26 AM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsTrade Minister standing by India FTA claims as others point out contradictions Todd McClay says he stands by his statements last month on some controversial aspects. 09 Feb 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM tightlipped after fast-track panel rejects mining plan, says minerals vital for national interestTrans-Tasman Resources wanted to mine 50 million tonnes of seabed each year for vanadium.08 Feb 08:20 PM