New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Friday, April 3, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Friday, April 3, 2026. The Iran and the US war ramps up again after speeches and warnings from both sides. Easter trading rules apply today. Video / NZ HeraldWatch02 Apr 06:55 PM
Football World CupFifa now charging fans up to $19,225 for World Cup final ticketsFans faced hours-long waits on Fifa's glitchy ticketing site on Wednesday.02 Apr 06:53 PM
WorldTrump sacks Attorney-General Pam BondiThe US President has named his former personal lawyer to serve as acting Attorney-General.02 Apr 06:22 PM
WorldUK foreign minister stresses ‘urgent need’ to reopen Strait of HormuzAround a fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally passes through the strait.02 Apr 05:52 PM
WorldNZ to join international meeting on reopening Strait of HormuzThe meeting will assess measures to restore freedom of navigation.02 Apr 06:36 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn South Dakota, neighbours feel sorry for Kristi Noem’s husband New York Times: Bryon Noem's marriage has been the talk of the prairie for months. 02 Apr 12:35 AM
BusinessCost of living to rise 50% more than expected this yearASB economists warn weekly living costs could jump by about $55 this year.02 Apr 12:06 AM
WorldWatch: Artemis II takes off on record-breaking mission around the moonThe four astronauts hope to venture further from Earth than any human before.01 Apr 11:55 PM
PoliticsFuel crisis: Govt strikes deal to secure eight days’ of diesel storage space at Marsden PointChannel Infrastructure expected to tanks refurbished in two months' time.01 Apr 11:01 PM
WorldTrump at Supreme Court for birthright citizenship case in historic firstIf the 14th Amendment is narrowed, hundreds of thousands could be left stateless.01 Apr 08:45 PM
PremiumPremiumPropertyUS firm wins consent for $650m takeover of Wellington parts traderAmericans spotted growth in the Kiwi car parts trading business founded in 2004.01 Apr 08:26 PM
EntertainmentHegseth shuts down Army probe into Kid Rock helicopter flybysTwo Apaches flew over No Kings protesters, then on to Kid Rock's home.01 Apr 07:21 PM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleWhy marriage, for so many, is less appealing than everNew York Times: From Gen Z to Gen X, holy matrimony is losing its lustre. 01 Apr 05:00 PM
Football World CupFifa World Cup 2026: All you need to knowFor the first time 48 nations will compete across 12 groups at the finals.01 Apr 04:30 PM
WorldAnthony Albanese warns months ahead 'may not be easy' in national addressThe Australian PM spoke to his nation amid Middle East war and fuel crisis.01 Apr 08:03 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesMiddle East war forcing a rethink on aviation fuel resilienceThe world's airlines make moves around war; what might replace today's jet fuel carriers?01 Apr 01:25 AM
GolfTiger Woods pleads not guilty to driving under the influencePolice say the golfer had hydrocodone pills on him when he was arrested.31 Mar 11:53 PM
World'More plastic than fantastic': Fans pan Barbie Dream Fest after costly flopFans paid between $125 and $788 each for adult tickets to Barbie Dream Fest.31 Mar 11:19 PM
New ZealandTrucking firm's fuel bill up 110% due to Middle East conflict'A nightmare': Diesel now averages $3.51 a litre, overtaking unleaded 91 at $3.43.31 Mar 10:32 PM
WorldUS judge blocks Trump order to halt funding and 'squelch' news he doesn't likeJudge Randolph Moss ruled the funding order unlawful and unenforceable.31 Mar 08:26 PM
WorldWatch: US journalist kidnapped off Baghdad streetIraqi officials say one suspect is in custody as the search continues.31 Mar 08:04 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYSummerset chases lower costs with robot housekeeping | Ryan Bridge TODAYSingle model for Summerset centres, replacing housekeepers with robot lawnmowers and cleaners; Dow rallies on comments from US and Iran presidents. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch31 Mar 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWill he or won't he? Trump weighs starting a ground war in IranNew York Times: Trump has the muscle to make good on his threats – but the risks are huge.31 Mar 07:20 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYTrump feeling the pressure over oil, lashes out at UK and others | Ryan Bridge TODAYUniversity of Otago's Richard Jackson explains what's next in the Middle East. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch31 Mar 06:51 PM
WorldNetanyahu vows Israel will 'crush Iran's terror regime'Iran says it will hit US tech firms it deems to be complicit in strikes against leaders.31 Mar 06:19 PM
WorldKing Charles to pay state visit to US in late AprilThe King will make his first US state visit as monarch on April 27-30.31 Mar 05:20 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYAI supply chains are fragile - technology finance commentator Jonty Kelt | Herald NOW BusinessTesla pushing Terafab to localise chip production in the US to reduce reliance on Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company. Video / Herald NOW BusinessWatch31 Mar 05:17 PM
Football World CupInfantino confirms Iran will play World Cup games in US despite warIran’s Group G schedule includes New Zealand in Los Angeles on June 15.31 Mar 05:08 PM
Entertainment'Tiger King' Joe Exotic loses US Supreme Court bid to overturn murder plot convictionAn Oklahoma jury found him guilty of hiring hitmen and killing multiple tigers.31 Mar 02:19 AM
EconomyBusiness confidence dives as war shock and fuel costs hit firms' outlookANZ's Business Outlook survey captures the reaction to the March oil shock.31 Mar 01:00 AM
WorldWhite House says reopening Strait of Hormuz 'not one of the US' core objectives'Trump has recently suggested Iran may be left in control of traffic through the Strait.30 Mar 11:57 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
WorldTrump building 'massive' military bunker under White House ballroomThe underground military hub will include protection from drones and bullets.30 Mar 07:28 PM
WorldPolice arrest two more over attempted attack on US bank in ParisPolice are now holding five suspects, including three minors, in custody.30 Mar 05:19 PM
