World|UpdatedCargo ship ablaze after being hit by projectile in Strait of HormuzThe crew is evacuating and has requested assistance.11 Mar 06:47 AM
WorldMiddle East conflict wrap: 11 March 2026Donald Trump has claimed US forces have destroyed 10 Iranian mine-laying vessels after reports Iran began deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Video / Getty / AFPWatch11 Mar 05:58 AM
WorldKiwi seriously injured after 400m fall on Mount Fuji climbTemperatures on the mountain can plunge to around -10°C and below in March.11 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldEpstein’s Kiwi-managed ranch searched after claims victims buried onsiteThe investigation follows an email claim that two 'foreign girls' were buried there.11 Mar 04:52 AM
WorldUK hereditary peers lose voting rights after Lords reform passesThe change will remove the remaining 92 hereditary voting peers from the Lords.11 Mar 02:46 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhen will the Iran conflict end? Trump's responses are all over the placeNew York Times: Trump and officials give conflicting statements on the timeline.11 Mar 02:24 AM
WorldIran war latest: Saudi Arabia intercepts missiles as new Gulf attacks reportedIsrael launches new waves of strikes in Beirut and Tehran.11 Mar 01:40 AM
World'One of the best videos ever': The BBC dad shares life updateIt has been nine years since Robert E Kelly's children burst into his live TV interview.11 Mar 01:26 AM
WorldShooting at US consulate in Toronto prompts increased securityTwo men fired from a white SUV at the downtown consulate about 4.30am local time.11 Mar 12:26 AM
WorldRubber stamp: Why Congress keeps handing Trump its power'This is a Congress without ambition,' says Republican Senator Rand Paul.11 Mar 12:00 AM
WorldUS forces strike multiple Iranian naval vesselsThe US Central Command has released footage of the military destroying multiple Iranian naval ships near the Strait of Hormuz. Video / U.S. Central CommandWatch10 Mar 11:55 PM
WorldPolice say deadly Swiss bus fire could be deliberateVideos on social media showed flames several metres high bursting out from the windows.10 Mar 11:38 PM
World'Titanic' statue of Trump and Epstein draws praise, scornIt is the third Trump-Epstein installation on Washington’s National Mall.10 Mar 10:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Don’t worry about it’: Nasa satellite to burn up in fall to earthNew York Times: It's impossible to predict exactly where and when any fragments might hit.10 Mar 09:55 PM
WorldPunch the monkey isn’t alone in bonding with his emotional support toyThese six orphans and misfits show how playthings help them heal.10 Mar 09:42 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: It’s Trump’s war. Americans are stuck with the various costsNew York Times: US has opened door for other nations to wage wars of choice and aggression10 Mar 09:08 PM
WorldVulnerability exposed: Gulf states' dependence on water plants shown upIran war shows where the Gulf nations can be targeted, now and in the future.10 Mar 08:30 PM
WorldDemocrats argue Trump’s China policy risks ‘strategic failure’Senate report argues US policies weakening America’s advantage over China.10 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldEarly Iran strikes cost $9.4 billion in munitions in two daysUS military rerouting assets from other parts of the world, including the Indo-Pacific.10 Mar 07:30 PM
WorldCouple who developed Covid vaccine to start new firmUgur Sahin and Ozlem Tureci will explore mRNA innovations, building on their vaccine work.10 Mar 07:07 PM
WorldAsia’s rich having second thoughts on Dubai as war ragesSome Asian clients are shifting funds back to Hong Kong and Singapore.10 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldIran bets on long war to wear down USAim is to make the enemy pay a price so heavy they have to give up, analysts say.10 Mar 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFear and hope for Iranians trapped between bombs and defiant rulersNY Times: Checkpoints are in place, texts come with threats, destruction is all around.10 Mar 06:30 PM
WorldBritish warship leaves for Mediterranean to protect CyprusUK has deployed drone specialists, helicopters to the island, and Typhoon jets to Qatar.10 Mar 06:28 PM
WorldThousands killed in Middle East conflict as regional toll keeps climbingIran cites more than 1200 dead and over 10,000 civilians injured in strikes.10 Mar 06:15 PM
WorldShadow battle: Israel says Iran hacked security cameras for spyingCyberattacks between Iran and Israel have been a frequent occurrence in recent years.10 Mar 06:10 PM
WorldUN warns Hormuz standstill will hit world’s most vulnerableShip movements through the Strait have plunged from 129 a day to just three.10 Mar 06:09 PM
WorldA wartime presidency defined by Trump’s unique political styleWhile the deadly war is underway, he attacks his domestic enemies and revels in memes.10 Mar 06:00 PM
WorldGlobal energy body to discuss releasing strategic oil reservesG7 ministers are debating if global strategic oil reserves should be released.10 Mar 05:38 PM
WorldMusk worth US$839b in new Forbes listElon Musk's wealth jumped about $500b in 12 months from Tesla and SpaceX.10 Mar 05:09 PM
WorldThe Iranian general who always survivesEsmail Qaani escaped the strike that killed former Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei.10 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldRussia committed ‘crimes against humanity’ in deporting Ukrainian children: UN inquiryRussia is accused of fabricating evidence and denying fair trials in Ukraine.10 Mar 04:53 PM
WorldItaly buys rare Caravaggio portrait for $58.7mMonsignor Maffeo Barberini was elected to the papacy in 1623.10 Mar 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump again suggests without evidence that Iran struck schoolNew York Times: At the Minab school, many children were among 175 people reported killed.10 Mar 04:00 PM
