World‘It will be a bloody battle’: Kharg Island invasion would be very risky – military experts The island handles over 90% of Iran's crude oil exports and is heavily fortified.21 Mar 05:07 AM
WorldRecord-breaking heat wave grips western USFour desert sites on the California-Arizona border hit a March record of 44.4C.21 Mar 04:38 AM
WorldElon Musk found liable for misleading Twitter shareholders in US trialMusk's lawyers say their client will appeal the decision reached by the Federal jury.21 Mar 03:57 AM
World4000 ordered to flee as ageing Oahu dam at 'imminent risk of failure'Torrential rain has pushed reservoir levels to dangerous heights, officials say.21 Mar 03:23 AM
WorldTrump plans commando raids to seize Iranian nuclear materialsUS officials were reportedly looking at options for securing or extracting the material.21 Mar 03:08 AM
WorldDeadly blaze: 10 killed, dozens injured in South Korea factory fireThe fire in Daejeon also left 59 people injured, with 25 in critical condition.21 Mar 02:48 AM
WorldUS supercarrier pushed to the brink by fire, sewage problems and 11-month tourInvestigators are probing possible sabotage as morale sinks aboard the USS Gerald R Ford.21 Mar 02:43 AM
WorldTrump says he is considering ‘winding down’ Iran war but rules out ceasefireNew leader Mojtaba Khamenei claims Iran has struck a ‘dizzying blow’ to its enemies.21 Mar 01:50 AM
WorldHarry’s UK security hangs in balance amid fears of public backlash over costThe review follows the Duke's failed 2023 court bid over loss of protection in the UK.21 Mar 01:31 AM
World'Severe tropical cyclone': Narelle forecast to intensify before Top End landfallWinds near the centre are already reaching 95km/h, with 130km/h gusts.20 Mar 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina’s dazzling convenience comes with a high surveillance price – Charlotte GlennieOPINION: Visitors enjoy visa-free entry but face tracking and censorship.20 Mar 10:00 PM
WorldFalse trail: Bone at new search site for missing Australian 'not human'The 1969 kidnap case was the UK's first murder conviction without a body.20 Mar 09:44 PM
World‘Deeply unfair’: IRA bomb victims forced to abandon Gerry Adams damages caseThe three men sought a symbolic £1 in damages and a ruling on Adams' IRA role.20 Mar 07:47 PM
New ZealandNZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 21, 2026NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 21, 2026. Rural contractors struggle with rising gas prices. Chuck Norris has passed away in Hawaii, aged 86. Video / NZ HeraldWatch20 Mar 07:43 PM
World'Genocide supporters': PM chased from mosque amid Eid confrontationAlbanese says only 'a couple of hecklers' disrupted an otherwise warm visit.20 Mar 06:52 PM
World'He was at peace': Chuck Norris dies, aged 86, surrounded by familyNorris died on Thursday morning on the Hawaiian island of Kauai.20 Mar 05:19 PM
WorldUS launches aerial offensive to reopen Strait of HormuzLow-flying jets, helicopters used to strike Iranian vessels, drones near shipping lane.20 Mar 08:05 AM
WorldAlbanese links mosque heckling to backlash over Hizb ut-Tahrir banPolice removed activist Mukhlis Mah, 33, after a scuffle in the crowd.20 Mar 04:16 AM
WorldDelta cabin crew taken to hospital after flight to Sydney hits severe turbulenceThree crew suffered minor head and shoulder injuries and were taken to hospital.20 Mar 03:19 AM
WorldCharlie Kirk told me to prevent Iran war before he died, says Trump ally who quitJoe Kent accused Donald Trump of backing a needless Iran war.19 Mar 11:46 PM
WorldHong Kong's deadliest blaze in decades kills 168The fire engulfed seven of the eight residential towers in the complex, which were undergoing renovations and covered in bamboo scaffolding, protective netting and foam boards.Watch19 Mar 10:02 PM
WorldDefence seeks acquittal for Norway princess' son for alleged rapesMarius Hoiby faces 40 charges after police found images on his phone and laptop.19 Mar 09:38 PM
WorldHong Kong panel hears safety measures failed on day of deadly fireInvestigators say almost all safety systems failed due to human error.19 Mar 09:38 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionWe study mass shooters. Something terrifying is happening onlineNYT Opinion: Teens in crisis don’t need to seek out dark material. It finds them. 19 Mar 09:28 PM
WorldRussia blames Israel for 'targeted' airstrike on RT crew in LebanonThe IDF says it warned journalists not to be near the Litani River crossing.19 Mar 09:12 PM
WorldNetanyahu says Iran decimated as Tehran warns of 'zero restraint' in energy attacksIran’s missiles caused ‘extensive damage’ at Qatar’s Ras Laffan LNG hub.19 Mar 09:07 PM
World'Only in Australia': Possum discovered among stuffed toys in airport gift shopVideo from the store shows the marsupial blending in with toy kangaroos.19 Mar 07:59 PM
WorldRussia state TV crew wounded in strike on LebanonAn RT reporter wearing a "Press" vest and his cameraman were in the middle of an on-air report when an Israeli strike happened metres behind them. Video / AFPWatch19 Mar 07:59 PM
WorldWild possum shelters with plush toys in Australian airport shopA wild possum joined stuffed furry friends in an Australian airport gift shop this week, surprising travellers in an adorable case of hide and squeak. Video / AFPWatch19 Mar 07:50 PM
WorldTrump jokes about Pearl Harbour during meeting with Japan's PMJapan's Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi appeared visibly uncomfortable after the US President's remark about surprises.Watch19 Mar 06:45 PM
WorldWatch: Trump jokes about Pearl Harbour in front of Japanese PMThe US President praised Sanae Takaichi while reviving a jibe over Japan's Hawaii attack.19 Mar 06:37 PM
WorldIran targets Saudi Arabia oil refinery as prices surge to NZ$189 a barrelThe prices soared after Iran struck Qatar's largest gas facility.19 Mar 07:21 AM
WorldHittler v Zielinski: Tiny French town’s election goes viralMayoral rivals taken aback by global attention after first round of voting.19 Mar 04:05 AM
WorldFar North Queensland braces for 'very destructive' cyclone as window to prepare rapidly closesRainfall could reach 400mm in six hours, triggering dangerous flash flooding.19 Mar 03:02 AM
