WorldVenezuela's Nicolas Maduro back in court after stunning US captureThe NYC court appearance focused on who would pay his and wife Cilia Flores' legal fees.26 Mar 06:35 PM
WorldToo old? The 92-year-old US judge handling the Maduro caseAn ex-judge questions whether Alvin Hellerstein is the right fit for likely long process.24 Mar 02:11 AM
WorldCuba starts to restore power after new blackoutCuba has suffered seven nationwide blackouts since 2024 amid crisis.23 Mar 12:50 AM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Perfect scenario': Trump favours Venezuela power-transfer model for IranNew York Times: 'Everybody’s kept their job except for two people,' Trump said Venezuela.02 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldUS citizen killed in Cuba boat clashThe raid comes as Cuba reels from lost Venezuelan oil and tighter US curbs.27 Feb 01:05 AM
WorldArtist creates 'Latin American Mona Lisa' with plastic bottle capsOscar Olivares’ latest mural is 13m high and uses more than 100,000 caps in San Salvador.22 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldPentagon conducts strikes on three more alleged drug boats, killing 11The latest strikes bring the total number of fast boats hit since September to 43.17 Feb 10:58 PM
WorldUS fuel blockade forces stoppage at key Cuban mineSherritt says the Noa nickel and cobalt mine will be paused within a week.17 Feb 06:50 PM
WorldIn fuel-starved Cuba, the e-tricycle is king of the roadTaxi drivers in Havana are ditching their cars as US cuts off oil from Venezuela.15 Feb 09:01 PM
WorldUS spent $66m on deportations to third-party countriesMillions in lump-sum transfers to governments were made without a system to track usage.15 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldVenezuela Opposition figure freed, then rearrested after calling for electionsHis detention comes as lawmakers prepare a key amnesty vote for political foes.09 Feb 09:06 PM
AirlinesCuba halts airline refuelling as US punishment takes tollAirlines flying long haul from Cuba must now add extra refuelling stops.09 Feb 05:23 AM
World'Bad Boy,' 'Little Pablo' and Mordisco: The men on a US-Colombia hitlistColombia produces about 70% of the world’s cocaine, and the US is the largest consumer.05 Feb 04:13 AM
WorldTrump cuts India tariffs, says Modi will stop buying Russian oilWashington says the oil funds Russia's invasion of Ukraine.02 Feb 10:02 PM
WorldTrump says US talking deal with 'highest people' in CubaTrump has warned Havana to 'make a deal soon' or face new US penalties.01 Feb 10:40 PM
WorldRubio upbeat on Venezuela cooperation but wields stickMarco Rubio says any US troops in Venezuela would be limited to Marine guards.28 Jan 07:00 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, January 29, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Thursday, January 29, 2026. Trump looks to de-escalate Minneapolis as Rubio defends Maduro operation.Watch28 Jan 05:50 PM
World'Lawless killings in cold blood': US sued over deadly missile strike on alleged drug boatUS faces wrongful death lawsuit over strike which killed two Trinidadian men.27 Jan 08:14 PM
WorldTrump: We used ‘Discombobulator’ weapon in Maduro raidUS President appeared to confirm the existence of a mysterious sonic energy weapon.25 Jan 04:00 PM
AnalysisMaduro sequel: What happens if the US removes Iran’s ayatollah?The similarities with last year’s US build-up off Venezuela are impossible to ignore.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionBruce CotterillBruce Cotterill: How NZ can protect itself in a fracturing worldOPINION: From Iran to Greenland, global shocks are reshaping old power blocs.23 Jan 10:00 PM
WorldUS seizes seventh tanker under Trump blockade on VenezuelaThe Motor Vessel Sagitta is the seventh tanker seized since December.20 Jan 11:56 PM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon delivers state of the nation speech, wants National ministers to write new planning rulesLuxon acknowledged it had been a 'tough time' for Kiwi households and businesses. 19 Jan 12:36 AM
WorldThe long game: China senses opportunity as US targets Iran and Venezuela'Washington is handing over the script for China to use,' an analyst says.18 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorWhat to expect from PM's state of the nation today - and unveiling of election dateANALYSIS: The National Party leader is yet to comment on major world events.18 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldVenezuela interim leader sacks Alex Saab as minister amid pressure from USSaab was arrested in 2020 and later extradited to the United States.17 Jan 07:06 AM
