WorldRussia spies floated idea of fake Orban assassination attemptAlarmed at PM's falling support, Russians came up with plan to sway Hungary's April vote.23 Mar 05:08 AM
New ZealandCould NZ be dragged into a war over the Strait of Hormuz?Waikato University international law professor, Al Gillespie, is with The Front Page to take us through what could happen next with the war in Iran.Watch23 Mar 03:55 AM
World Luxon says 'no discussion' on NZ helping break Strait of Hormuz blockagePrime Minister says there had been 'no proposal, no debate' on the issue.23 Mar 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIsrael’s missile defence under scrutiny after Iranian attackNY Times: The military had tried to intercept the missiles which struck three hours apart.23 Mar 03:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOn Beirut’s waterfront, loss meets life, and luxury, amid warNew York Times: The capital's meandering seafront has become an unlikely front line.23 Mar 02:00 AM
WorldUnder Trump, legal immigration to US is falling from most countriesLargest declines compared to same period in 2024, for India, China and the Philippines.23 Mar 01:00 AM
WorldCuba starts to restore power after new blackoutCuba has suffered seven nationwide blackouts since 2024 amid crisis.23 Mar 12:50 AM
WorldHormuz looms as war's endgame after failure of other US-Israeli goalsOverthrowing the regime and putting nuclear weapons out of Iran's reach, seen as unlikely.23 Mar 12:00 AM
WorldWhy Iran does not appear ready to give in, despite heavy lossesIranian diplomat: 'We are alone against the biggest military superpower of the history'. 22 Mar 11:00 PM
WorldTrump installs Christopher Columbus statue on White House groundsUS leader says removals of historical figures are assault on 'collective national memory'.22 Mar 10:50 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisIran war: For US, unmet expectations fit a familiar patternNew York Times: A conventional military faces a foe that relies on asymmetrical warfare. 22 Mar 10:00 PM
WorldFrench leftists projected to win mayoral elections in Paris, MarseilleFrance’s two top cities look set to remain under leftist control, pollsters predicted.22 Mar 09:57 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside: Mossad's plan to spur rebellion in IranNew York Times: The plan to ignite riots in Iran was presented to the US in January.22 Mar 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe Ukrainian soldier who came back from the deadNew York Times: Nazar Daletskyi visited his village’s cemetery to gaze at his own grave.22 Mar 09:00 PM
WorldTrump still targets Robert Mueller after ex-FBI chief's deathUS President has shown willingness to criticise perceived enemies soon after their deaths.22 Mar 08:30 PM
WorldMan in UK accused of freezing mother's corpse and spending from her bank accountsThe businessman is charged with preventing the burial of his 89yo mum.22 Mar 08:07 PM
WorldVance is in a bind, supporting a US war that could cost him politicallyPeople close to him say the US Vice-President hasn’t made up his mind to seek nomination.22 Mar 08:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump is finally eyeing an exit from Iran. But will he take it?New York Times: Many of the US President's original war goals remain unaccomplished.22 Mar 07:30 PM
WorldCould Iran really strike Britain?Experts say Iran may be understating the missile's true maximum range.22 Mar 07:05 PM
WorldDNA testing could clear a dead man’s name — and point to a serial killerA US legal battle over whether the dead can clear their names has been resolved.22 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldIsraeli settlers burn buildings in attacks on West Bank villagesThe Israeli Army said soldiers had been dispatched to several Palestinian villages.22 Mar 06:36 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA look at the escalating battle for the Strait of HormuzNew York Times: All of the options to reopen it are complex and carry substantial risks.22 Mar 06:30 PM
WorldIran war: How power plants could be the next targetsIran has just one operational nuclear power plant at Bushehr, with a capacity of 1000MW.22 Mar 06:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIran war: Reeling from the oil shock and ‘running out of ideas’New York Times: Supply shortages from Mideast have rippled through Asia, upending lives.22 Mar 06:00 PM
WorldWe’ve got the Battle of Hastings all wrong, academics findResearchers now say King Harold sailed with an English fleet rather than marching on land.22 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldIran’s strike on Diego Garcia will be ringing alarm bells across EuropeEurope, UK are not directly involved in the war. Iran is unlikely to want to change that.22 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldElon Musk accused of using sexual deepfake storm to pump value of X and xAIFrench prosecutors say the tech tycoon sought to hype Grok to lift X and xAI’s value.22 Mar 05:26 AM
WorldMiddle East war has no clear end in sight after three weeksWashington is weighing a risky US Marines operation to reopen the Strait of Hormuz.22 Mar 05:17 AM
WorldIran-Israel conflict casualties: Death tolls rise across Middle EastAt least 3220 people have been killed in Iran, including 210 children.22 Mar 05:07 AM
WorldIs Iran now capable of launching missiles at London?OPINION: Iran's Diego Garcia strike used missiles far beyond its known 3000km range.22 Mar 04:50 AM
New ZealandFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Channel Infrastructure's Rob Buchanan speak to mediaFinance Minister Nicola Willis and Channel Infrastructure's Rob Buchanan speak to media from the Marsden Point oil refinery. Video / NZ HeraldWatch22 Mar 03:13 AM
WorldTrump gives Iran 48 hours to open Hormuz as Tehran strikes IsraelTwo missiles slipped through Israel’s defence systems, hitting Arad and Dimona.22 Mar 02:06 AM
WorldRecords shattered as US heatwave moves eastwardSome areas have seen big swings in temperatures in only a few days.22 Mar 12:08 AM
WorldIran war: Trump signals US may leave allies to manage falloutUS President says allies dragging their feet about joining a war he started without them.21 Mar 11:39 PM