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New Zealand backs allies over Iran attacks' threat to ships in Gulf

NZ is one of 20 nations condemning Iran's Gulf attacks, but Australia is not among them.

Kiwi beauty brand Essano plots big US comeback with digital-first push

All Essano products will continue to be manufactured in South Auckland.

Brendon McCullum to stay as England coach after mending relationship with Ben Stokes

Ben Stokes has backed the changes but must prove his fitness and form.

'Genocide supporters': PM chased from mosque amid Eid confrontation

Albanese says only 'a couple of hecklers' disrupted an otherwise warm visit.

'Don't do it, man': Paul Rudd warned Steve Carell against The Office role

Carell avoided watching Ricky Gervais in Britain's The Office before his own audition.

IEA chief 'ready to move forward' with additional oil release 'when necessary'

Fatih Birol said that there was 'still a significant amount of oil in our stocks'.

Diesel crunch coming: MBIE to update data after showing diesel stocks could decline to 11.3 days

The Government has announced a temporary $50-a-week increase to the In-Work Tax Credit.

Saudi crown prince pushing Trump to continue Iran war, sources say

NY Times: The consequences of the war for Saudi Arabia’s economy and security are huge.

Four Jewish-run ambulances targeted in London arson attack

Could NZ be dragged into a war over the Strait of Hormuz?

Finance Minister Nicola Willis and Channel Infrastructure's Rob Buchanan speak to media

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 21, 2026

India's historic haveli homes caught between revival and ruin

Heritage in Old Delhi is under siege from neglect, inheritance battles and urban pressure.

Nasa to build US$20b moon base, pause orbital lunar station plans

The move pauses the Gateway station, reshaping plans with global partners.

Corgi leads canine ‘great escape from Chinese butcher’s van’

The group of seven were spotted walking along a motorway.

ICE in airports: How US immigration agency is Trump’s new 'political tool'

New York Times: Some former ICE officials say Trump is doing harm to the organisation.

Sponsored: The deposit myth putting Kiwis off building

Lending rules around new builds can make the financial picture look very different.

Singapore Airlines marks 50 years in NZ, strengthens business travel offering

Every day, Kiwi businesses send people overseas for work

Easter at New World just got a little bit saucy

The Geraldine-made hot cross bun winning nationwide fans.

Sun-ripened flavour, grown in NZ

How growers and grocers get fruit from tree to table in days.