WorldAs enemies closed in, US airman only broke cover at the final momentMore than 100 special forces flew in on MC-130Js to reach the stranded colonel.06 Apr 06:07 PM
World'Terrible end': Tragedy strikes Easter egg hunt after three killed by falling treeThe dead included a 10-month-old baby and her mother.06 Apr 06:58 AM
Cycling'How can you stop in one second?': Tour of Flanders rail drama probedBelgian prosecutors say nearly 20 riders face possible road safety fines.06 Apr 03:06 AM
WorldBacklash grows ahead of Kanye West headlining UK festivalThe controversial rapper is booked to headline the Wireless Festival in London in July.05 Apr 10:28 PM
OpinionThe Trump presidential library would be a giant tower of griftCritics warn the project blends a presidential library with luxury real estate.05 Apr 10:19 PM
WorldPeters to meet Rubio in DC; Trump unleashes on Iran in expletive-ridden rantForeign Minister Winston Peters is travelling to Washington DC today.05 Apr 10:03 PM
WorldHow the US carried out ‘miracle rescue mission’ behind enemy linesMore than 100 US special forces flew into Iran on MC-130J troop carriers.05 Apr 09:35 PM
World‘Choose peace’: Pope marks first Easter under cloud of Mideast warHe called a Vatican prayer vigil for April 11 and praised the late Pope Francis.05 Apr 09:24 PM
WorldTrump draws criticism with fiery Easter message on IranFormer Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene said his Easter remarks defied Christianity.05 Apr 08:31 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 6, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Monday, April 6, 2026. Trump sends fresh warning to Iran, US fighter pilot rescued from mountains, NZ Police call for crackdown on boy racers.Watch05 Apr 07:09 PM
WorldArtemis astronauts share new photo as they close in on moonOn its fifth day of the mission, the spaceship is over halfway to the moon.05 Apr 06:50 PM
WorldUS 'blew up own planes' stuck in remote area of Iran during rescue operation for stranded pilotAn intense search-and-rescue operation launched after a US jet crashed and crew ejected.05 Apr 09:03 AM
WorldCop-killer associates freed after arrests over Desmond Freeman manhuntThe pair, both associates of Desmond Freeman, were arrested on Saturday.05 Apr 05:29 AM
WorldTrump claims 'many' Iran leaders dead in military strikeTrump posted a video to Truth Social claiming 'many' of Iran's military leaders have been killed in a missile strike. Video / Truth SocialWatch05 Apr 04:47 AM
WorldPrince Andrew’s alleged attack on palace aide revealed in Elizabeth II bookThe alleged 'kinetic' blow is detailed in Robert Hardman's new book.05 Apr 04:46 AM
WorldUS cut aid to Africa but the continent proved resilient.Despite the cuts, sub-Saharan Africa’s economy grew by 4.1% in 2025.05 Apr 04:33 AM
WorldUS rescues missing crew member in Iran after fighter jet shot down, Trump saysOne F-15 crew member was missing inside Iran as rescue teams faced fire.05 Apr 03:31 AM
World‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran warPM Netanyahu said Israel hit Iran's petrochemicals hub after striking steel sites.05 Apr 02:58 AM
WorldRugby rape convictions upheld as ex-All Blacks Sevens player kept in French prisonNew Zealander Rory Grice was sentenced to 12 years in jail.05 Apr 02:05 AM
WorldArtemis crew closes-in on lunar flyby as record-breaking orbit nearsThe crew is about 272,000km from Earth - more than halfway to the moon. 04 Apr 09:52 PM
WorldIran rejects Trump's threat of 'hell' as 'helpless and stupid'Iran's central military command has rejected the US President's 48-hour ultimatum.04 Apr 08:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA phone-free childhood? One Irish village is making it happenIn 2023, Greystones parents adopted a voluntary 'no smart devices' code.04 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldRace to rescue downed US airman; shrapnel from intercepted drones injures four in BahrainIran says the US A-10 aircraft was downed near the Strait of Hormuz.04 Apr 07:54 AM
WorldTwo arrested in Victoria as police investigate movements of slain cop killer Dezi FreemanVictoria Police say the pair are associates of Dezi Freeman, not relatives.04 Apr 05:26 AM
WorldRace to find fighter pilot pits US against Iranian propaganda machineUS officials confirmed an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran.04 Apr 02:56 AM
World‘Extraordinary’ views of Earth as Artemis II astronauts head towards moonNasa shared new images taken from inside Orion, including a portrait of Earth from space.04 Apr 02:51 AM
New ZealandAstronauts update live from Artemis II as Nasa provides mission progress reportThe first footage from on board Artemis II airs live on TV as Nasa provides a mission update. Video / AFPWatch04 Apr 12:26 AM
WorldHow the fate of a US pilot could change the course of the warThe search for a US airman missing in Iran continues.03 Apr 09:15 PM
WorldMyanmar junta chief elected as president, according to tallyHe first seized power in a February 2021 coup, jailing Aung San Suu Kyi.03 Apr 08:36 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, April 4, 2026NZ Herald Headlines | Saturday, April 4, 2026. Iran state media claims to have shot down a US fighter jet. A reward has been offered for capturing any US personnel alive.Watch03 Apr 07:38 PM
WorldCuba pardons 2010 prisoners in Easter move amid US pressure and fuel lifelineCuba's Govt will free thousands as a 'humanitarian' Easter gesture.03 Apr 04:00 AM
WorldMangione federal trial over killing of healthcare CEO delayed to JanuaryIf convicted in either court, Luigi Mangione could get life in prison without parole.03 Apr 03:42 AM
WorldTrump says US forces yet to start 'destroying what's left' in IranThe US President warned there would be further destruction unless Iran came to the table.03 Apr 03:23 AM
WorldUN delays vote on authorising force to protect Strait of HormuzThe Security Council draft backs ‘all defensive means’ to keep shipping lanes open.03 Apr 02:16 AM
