WorldUS behind strike on Iranian girls’ school, investigators believeOfficials suggest America was probably to blame for incident that killed 165 civilians.07 Mar 04:00 PM
LiveWorldIsrael says Iran has launched new wave of missilesThere has also been a new drone attack on Baghdad airport.07 Mar 06:50 AM
WorldVibes war? Concern as Trump justifies Iran conflict on ‘feeling’The US administration has taken a new approach to justifying its military action.07 Mar 06:30 AM
WorldOil prices surge and Strait of Hormuz blocked as US-Israel war with Iran widensUS forces say they have hit more than 3000 Iranian targets in the past week.07 Mar 04:56 AM
New ZealandIranian protesters form human chain on Wellington waterfront over unrestProtesters say internet shutdowns mean they struggle to contact family in Iran.07 Mar 04:20 AM
WorldTrump renews attack on ‘very disappointing’ StarmerThe British PM initially blocked US strikes on Iran from a joint base on Diego Garcia.07 Mar 03:15 AM
WorldMiddle East war a new shock for financial marketsEuropean gas prices have leapt 66% in a week as Strait of Hormuz shipping is choked.07 Mar 02:26 AM
WorldAfrican workers stay in Gulf despite Iranian missile strikes and growing fearsSaudi Arabia alone hosts about 715,000 sub-Saharan African workers.07 Mar 02:20 AM
WorldSparrows and ‘US-made retribution’ among weapons in Middle East warIsrael has used Blue Sparrow missiles, built to mimic Scud attacks, to hit Iran.07 Mar 01:22 AM
WorldObama warning over Trump and US democracy at Jesse Jackson memorialA service in Chicago honoured Jackson's six-decade fight for civil rights.07 Mar 01:10 AM
World'Gonna fall pretty soon': Trump says Cuba next after IranThe US President has made no secret of his desire to bring about regime change in Havana.06 Mar 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionFran O’Sullivan: Iran crisis and Trump’s tariffs leave little room for NZ to breatheOPINION: Any prolonged Iran conflict risks higher oil prices and NZ export disruption.06 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyIran conflict oil shock: How big is the risk to the New Zealand economy?ANZ warns a sustained 10% oil jump could quickly push inflation higher.06 Mar 01:31 AM
New ZealandHow a Tauranga cafe owner found true love in a war zone'Strange to have found so much love and happiness because of such a horrible thing.'05 Mar 11:39 PM
WorldIran’s regime maintains its grip, despite devastating lossesMore than 2000 targets in Iran have been hit in four days of strikes.05 Mar 11:35 PM
WorldUS Homeland Security nominee Mullin – Maga partisan and ex-MMA fighterThe GOP's Markwayne Mullin is the only Native American currently serving in the US Senate.05 Mar 11:26 PM
WorldGulf frustrated at being the centre of war that’s not theirsIranian strikes have hit Gulf hotels, oil hubs and key US bases.05 Mar 11:24 PM
WorldUS House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powersThe House rejected the war powers measure by 219 votes to 212.05 Mar 11:03 PM
LifestyleSarah Ferguson 'effectively homeless' in New York after Epstein backlashReports that the former duchess is now considered 'too radioactive' among former hosts.05 Mar 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessIran’s drones cost a fraction of the US weapons shooting them downNew York Times: Iran has already launched more than 2000 one-way drones in this conflict.05 Mar 08:28 PM
WorldTrump fires Homeland Security chief Kristi NoemTrump wants Senator Markwayne Mullin to lead DHS from March 31.05 Mar 07:10 PM
WorldDelivery drivers dodge debris to keep Gulf fed under Iranian attacksIran’s missile and drone barrages have struck airports, homes and bases.05 Mar 06:37 PM
WorldTrump demands role in choosing Iran's next leaderTrump compares Iran to Venezuela, citing his leverage over Delcy Rodriguez.05 Mar 06:03 PM
WorldIran warns people who defy internet blackoutPeople using VPNs to get online are receiving warnings of court action.05 Mar 05:36 PM
OpinionRobert Patman: The US‑Israel attack on Iran paints NZ foreign policy into a cornerNew Zealand stopped short of calling the US-Israeli strikes on Iran illegal.05 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldIran claims attack on US oil tanker in the Persian GulfIran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said they struck the tanker.05 Mar 08:00 AM
Travel'You'll have to pay more': What NZ travellers can expect as Middle East crisis deepens'We're not immune to what's going on elsewhere,' says aviation expert Irene King.05 Mar 04:28 AM
New ZealandWhat NZ global supply chains are being disrupted by US-Iran conflict?Explainer: Up to 80 oil and gas tankers a day normally pass through the Hormuz Strait.05 Mar 04:21 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIsrael and US trumpet their collaboration in war against IranNY Times: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said it compared favourably to other US allies.05 Mar 04:09 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldDemocrats hope James Talarico can turn Texas blueNY Times: The 36-year-old aims to be his party's first Texas Senate victor in his lifetime05 Mar 02:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIran’s secret outreach highlights Trump’s challengeNew York Times: Iran made offer to discuss terms for ceasefire through spy channels.05 Mar 01:36 AM
BusinessDeskUS butter on New Zealand shelvesDairyworks trials low-cost American butter on New Zealand shelves. Video / Alyse WrightWatch05 Mar 12:39 AM
WorldIran war: The US plan to topple the regime – and how Tehran is fighting backUS wants Kurdish militias to put boots on ground as the regime girds itself in response.05 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters can't resist crack at PM over Iran fumbleOPINION: 'Why didn't you call [me], then no one will have misspoken?'04 Mar 11:33 PM