WorldMiddle East conflict wrap: 7 March 2026Oil surges as conflict continues, US says it will investigate bombing of girls' school in southern Iran. Video / AFP, GettyWatch07 Mar 06:34 AM
WorldVibes war? Concern as Trump justifies Iran conflict on ‘feeling’The US administration has taken a new approach to justifying its military action.07 Mar 06:30 AM
LiveWorldIsrael says Iran has launched new wave of missilesThere has also been a new drone attack on Baghdad airport.07 Mar 05:26 AM
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New ZealandWeek in limbo: Kiwi travellers stranded in Dubai face queues, costs and confusionUAE officials pledged to cover costs, but some Kiwis say they are paying anyway.07 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldOil prices surge and Strait of Hormuz blocked as US-Israel war with Iran widensUS forces say they have hit more than 3000 Iranian targets in the past week.07 Mar 04:56 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWe’re cancer doctors. These are the symptoms most people overlookRepeated chest infections that are slow to clear can signal lung cancer.07 Mar 04:48 AM
WorldVenezuela prices soar as 2025 inflation tops IMF forecast and recordsThe country's economy was hammered last year as it faced pressure from the US.07 Mar 04:12 AM
WorldIran slams Trump over comments on choosing next Supreme LeaderAmbassador says US President’s comments breach the UN Charter.07 Mar 03:52 AM
WorldHollywood star criticises White House for montage of movie clips and Iran strikesThe 42-second clip mixes Hollywood battle scenes with real strikes on Iran.07 Mar 03:36 AM
WorldBritish murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support after prison attackThe Soham killer is on a ventilator in hospital after incident at prison workshop.07 Mar 03:28 AM
WorldTrump renews attack on ‘very disappointing’ StarmerThe British PM initially blocked US strikes on Iran from a joint base on Diego Garcia.07 Mar 03:15 AM
WorldMiddle East war a new shock for financial marketsEuropean gas prices have leapt 66% in a week as Strait of Hormuz shipping is choked.07 Mar 02:26 AM
WorldAfrican workers stay in Gulf despite Iranian missile strikes and growing fearsSaudi Arabia alone hosts about 715,000 sub-Saharan African workers.07 Mar 02:20 AM
WorldSparrows and ‘US-made retribution’ among weapons in Middle East warIsrael has used Blue Sparrow missiles, built to mimic Scud attacks, to hit Iran.07 Mar 01:22 AM
WorldObama warning over Trump and US democracy at Jesse Jackson memorialA service in Chicago honoured Jackson's six-decade fight for civil rights.07 Mar 01:10 AM
World56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UNPakistan denies causing any civilian deaths in its latest airstrikes.07 Mar 01:01 AM
WorldTourist charged after allegedly kidnapping, torturing flamingo at Vegas hotelPolice say Mitchell Fairbarn filmed himself hurting the bird.07 Mar 12:05 AM
World'Unconditional surrender': Trump vows to pick Iran's next leader after airstrikeUS and Israel have hit nearly 200 targets in Iran in seven days of strikes.06 Mar 11:37 PM
World'Gonna fall pretty soon': Trump says Cuba next after IranThe US President has made no secret of his desire to bring about regime change in Havana.06 Mar 10:04 PM
WorldRussia sharing intelligence ‘to help Iran strike US military’US officials say Russian satellite data enabled ‘sophisticated’ Iran strikes.06 Mar 09:46 PM
WorldEpstein files: Trump ‘sex abuse’ files released in middle of warThe latest allegations were missing from three million Epstein files released earlier.06 Mar 08:52 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 7, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 7, 2026. The US continues the devastate the Middle East with endless bombings. Endurance athletes prepare in Motatapu and ChristchurchWatch06 Mar 08:03 PM
WorldVanuatu volcano eruption: Acid rain affects crops and water supplyPeople in the worst-affected areas are encouraged to move if they do not feel safe.06 Mar 07:05 PM
WorldMiddle East conflict wrap: 6 March 2026Middle East conflict: US and Israeli forces continue their strikes on Iran. Video / AFPWatch06 Mar 07:34 AM
WorldMiddle East crisis: Israel launches 26 waves of strikes on Beirut overnightExplosions and flashes lit up the night sky over the Beirut southern suburbs.06 Mar 07:32 AM
WorldStrewth! Petrol prices increase to $4.76 in parts of AustraliaFuel stockpiling has already been seen in several states.06 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldDrowning after dingo attack cause of 19yo's death in AussieEight of the 10 dingoes involved in the attack in Australia have since been euthanised.06 Mar 04:21 AM
WorldCamel beauty pageant rocked as 20 entries disqualified for plastic surgeryInspectors discovered botox, fillers and silicone had been used to beautify the animals.06 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldOn Israel-Lebanon border, 'everyone is tense' as fighting with Hezbollah flaresDespite nightly sheltering, many say they will not evacuate their hometown again.05 Mar 11:43 PM
WorldIran’s regime maintains its grip, despite devastating lossesMore than 2000 targets in Iran have been hit in four days of strikes.05 Mar 11:35 PM
WorldUS Homeland Security nominee Mullin – Maga partisan and ex-MMA fighterThe GOP's Markwayne Mullin is the only Native American currently serving in the US Senate.05 Mar 11:26 PM
WorldGulf frustrated at being the centre of war that’s not theirsIranian strikes have hit Gulf hotels, oil hubs and key US bases.05 Mar 11:24 PM
WorldUS House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powersThe House rejected the war powers measure by 219 votes to 212.05 Mar 11:03 PM