WorldYemen's Houthi rebel media says 68 killed in US strikes on migrant centreAt least 68 people are dead in the rebel movement's stronghold of Saada.28 Apr 09:01 AM
WorldUS Defence Secretary shared strike details in private chat: NYTFlight schedules for F/A-18 Hornets targeting Yemen were leaked.21 Apr 12:57 AM
World80 killed in deadliest US attack on Yemen, Houthis sayIran called the latest US strikes 'barbaric'.18 Apr 10:11 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Making a mistake’: Signal chat cements JD Vance’s role as sceptic of foreign interventionConcerns the VP embodies potentially permanent shift in United States' approach to Europe,29 Mar 06:00 PM
WorldThe reason Donald Trump will not fire Mike Waltz — for nowWaltz criticised the media and praised Trump during a press conference.26 Mar 09:30 PM
WorldLeaked chats reveal attack plans as White House defends actionsWhite House officials called the magazine’s journalists ‘scumbags’.26 Mar 05:17 PM
World‘Highest level of f**k-up imaginable’: What we know about US war chat scandalOfficials in the chat included Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth and VP JD Vance.25 Mar 06:09 PM
World‘Bailing Europe out again’: Journalist added to US Defence chat on Yemen strikesThe Atlantic magazine's editor got advance notice of the strikes via Signal.24 Mar 07:24 PM
WorldIsrael threatens to annex parts of Gaza unless hostages releasedIsrael resumed bombing Gaza, killing 11 people, amid stalled truce negotiations.22 Mar 12:54 AM
WorldTrump says Iran ‘will be held responsible’ for Houthi attacksUS strikes on Yemen killed 53 people and wounded 98 on Saturday.17 Mar 06:36 PM
Travel newsUS reportedly mulls travel restrictions affecting 43 countriesCitizens from 11 countries, including Iran and Syria, face a complete travel ban. 15 Mar 10:56 PM
WorldUS strikes kill nine in Yemen as Trump vows to end Houthi attacksTrump announced the attacks, warning Iran to cut support to rebels.15 Mar 09:33 PM
WorldGaza ceasefire to begin later todayHundreds of aid trucks are set to enter Gaza, as displaced Palestinians prepare to return.19 Jan 01:10 AM
PoliticsPM to attend Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming’s funeral, cuts UAE trip shortThe funeral was set to take place on Thursday.12 Jan 06:16 AM
WorldFriendly-fire incident: US Navy pilots downed over Red SeaUS strikes Houthi targets in Yemen after pilots rescued from Red Sea.22 Dec 08:02 PM
WorldPentagon hits Houthi targets in Yemen, signals to Iran with B-2 bombersThe US has carried out strikes against five underground weapons sites run by the Houthis.17 Oct 07:53 PM
PremiumPremiumEconomyMiddle East conflict could impact NZ exportersMany of NZ's friends are hostile or indifferent to Iran and its proxies, analyst says.30 Sep 11:13 PM
WorldIsraeli warplanes pound southern Lebanon as war fears escalateIsrael’s military signals it is preparing for a broader offensive.21 Sep 11:29 PM
World'Striving for destruction': Houthis fire missile into IsraelNine people were injured in the strikes, marking continued escalation.15 Sep 10:04 PM
PremiumPremiumFreight and logisticsRed Sea turmoil impacts Kiwi shipping, Maersk warns of supply chain delaysTauranga and Auckland ports experience knock-on effects of Red Sea tension.06 Aug 01:27 AM
WorldFlames 'seen across Middle East' after Israel strikes Yemen portIsraeli jets struck an oil depot at al-Hudaydah Port in Yemen, sparking a large fire.20 Jul 11:11 PM
Banking and financeFight for control of Yemen’s banks between rebels, government threatens to further wreck economyRivalry over the banks is throwing Yemen’s financial system into deeper turmoil.16 Jun 07:38 PM
WorldUS and Britain strike 13 Houthi rebel targetsAmerican and British fighters and US ships hit a wide range of underground facilities.31 May 12:09 AM
WorldYemen's Houthi rebels claim responsibility for downing of US droneThe rebel group says it shot down a US MQ-9 Reaper with a surface-to-air missile.28 Apr 05:21 AM
World'Whatever is required': Israel set to respond to Iran’s weekend missile attackBenjamin Netanyahu: 'Israel will do whatever is required to defend itself'.16 Apr 04:12 AM
WorldAl-Qaeda leader dead in unclear circumstancesThe leader of Yemen’s branch of al-Qaeda is dead.11 Mar 06:43 AM
WorldFatal Houthi attack escalates risk for the Middle EastThe missile strike on a ship in the Red Sea threatens to further sever the crucial route.07 Mar 11:30 PM
WorldHouthi missile attack on ship kills two crew membersThese are the first deaths resulting from the rebels' actions in the Red Sea.06 Mar 08:49 PM
WorldShip hit by Houthi rebels first vessel lost in conflictA ship attacked by Yemen’s Houthi rebels has sunk in the Red Sea.02 Mar 08:08 PM
WorldRocket fire reported off Yemen in Red SeaA rocket has exploded off the side of a ship travelling through the Red Sea.28 Feb 10:52 PM
WorldUS and British strike Yemen Houthi sites in response to Red Sea attacksEighteen Houthi targets in Yemen were hit after the militia group struck ships again.24 Feb 11:38 PM
WorldHouthi rebel attack sets cargo ship ablazeYemeni rebels launched attacks on Israel and a ship travelling through the Gulf of Aden.22 Feb 08:29 PM
WorldYemen's Houthi rebels continue attacks on US ships, dronesHouthi rebels are still launching attacks despite a month of US-led airstrikes.20 Feb 11:39 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessCrew abandons ship in most damaging strike yet by Yemen’s HouthisFinancial Times: Attack follows report rebel movement now has submarine drone in arsenal.19 Feb 07:38 PM