LiveWorldMiddle East crisis: Price of petrol hits $3 a litre in some parts of NZKiwis told to expect price increases to petrol, diesel, freight and international travel.05 Mar 10:28 PM
WorldUS House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powersThe US House of Representatives on Thursday rejected an effort to curb Donald Trump's authority to wage war against Iran. Video / AFPWatch05 Mar 10:22 PM
WorldUK Labour MP resigns whip after husband's China spy allegations arrestJoani Reid says she is not under police investigation and denies any wrongdoing.05 Mar 10:04 PM
WorldBritish destroyer's Cyprus mission delayed by welding workCyprus and Middle Eastern allies say Britain's slow response left them exposed.05 Mar 09:11 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
WorldUK to send more fighter jets to Gulf as defence minister visits CyprusFour additional RAF Typhoon jets will reinforce existing UK forces in Qatar.05 Mar 05:16 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
WorldIsrael tells Beirut suburb to evacuate as Mideast war spiralsIran says US-Israeli strikes have killed 1230 people and crippled internet.05 Mar 04:46 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
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
WorldUK maritime agency reports explosion, oil spill off KuwaitA small craft left the vicinity a maritime security agency said.05 Mar 03:44 AM
WorldSweden tells citizens to hold some cash at home in case of war or crisisCentral bank says it's to buy food, medicine and other essentials. 05 Mar 03:00 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
World‘Okay, time to go’: Cabs, cash and twisted routes to escape war zoneThese odysseys involve make-shift arrangements, cash and long drives through the desert.05 Mar 01:00 AM
WorldWeight-loss medication linked to lower risk of drug addiction, study saysExperts stress the research is observational and urge clinical trials.05 Mar 12:47 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
WorldSenate rejects resolution to force Trump to end Iran strikesCongress has voted on seven other war powers resolutions since June, all of which failed.04 Mar 11:07 PM
WorldEpstein files: House committee subpoenas Attorney-General Pam BondiBondi to face closed-door grilling about her department's handling of the Epstein inquiry.04 Mar 10:16 PM
WorldThe four men who could save – or destroy – IranTehran’s new leaders will have to decide whether they want a deal or a fight to the death.04 Mar 10:05 PM
WorldIran war: Apparent AI use in fighting raises daunting questions, expert saysThe US and Israel have launched thousands of strikes across Iran in days.04 Mar 09:34 PM
World‘MAGA is Trump’: President fires back at right-wing mutiny over IranRight-wing criticism of war is triggering pushback from the US President and White House.04 Mar 09:00 PM
World'No to the war': Spain digs in as rift with US deepensMadrid denies White House claim of military co-operation over conflict Iran.04 Mar 08:52 PM
WorldIran's Supreme Leader gone, but opposition still at war with itselfInside Iran, opposition figures have been repressed and imprisoned.04 Mar 08:36 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFather’s murder conviction in US school attack puts new onus on parentsNew York Times: Colin Gray's trial occurred before his son's has even been scheduled.04 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldInside: From Hamas attack to US war on Iran, violence forges new Middle EastWhat none of the Mideast powers can yet see is the shape of the thing being born.04 Mar 07:38 PM
WorldFewer Israeli strikes but also less aid in Gaza as Iran war ragesIsrael’s closure of Gaza’s crossings sent food and fuel prices soaring by 200-300%.04 Mar 07:29 PM
WorldTurkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by NatoNato interceptors in the eastern Mediterranean destroyed the Iranian missile.04 Mar 07:11 PM
WorldTexas tests party fault lines as US midterms beginThe Texas runoff between John Cornyn and Ken Paxton will be held in May.04 Mar 07:04 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump's ballroom plans get public thumbs downNew York Times: An overwhelming majority of 32,000 feedback comments are negative.04 Mar 07:00 PM