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Latest World news

Israel says Iran has launched new wave of missiles
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Israel says Iran has launched new wave of missiles

There has also been a new drone attack on Baghdad airport.

07 Mar 06:50 AM
World

Middle East conflict wrap: 7 March 2026

Oil surges as conflict continues, US says it will investigate bombing of girls' school in southern Iran. Video / AFP, Getty

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07 Mar 06:34 AM
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Vibes 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

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Love Story: How Sarah Pidgeon brings Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy to life
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Love Story: How Sarah Pidgeon brings Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy to life

NYT: Playing Carolyn Bessette-Kennedy, the star faced a backlash before filming finished.

07 Mar 05:00 AM
Week in limbo: Kiwi travellers stranded in Dubai face queues, costs and confusion
New Zealand

Week in limbo: Kiwi travellers stranded in Dubai face queues, costs and confusion

UAE officials pledged to cover costs, but some Kiwis say they are paying anyway.

07 Mar 05:00 AM
Oil prices surge and Strait of Hormuz blocked as US-Israel war with Iran widens
World

Oil prices surge and Strait of Hormuz blocked as US-Israel war with Iran widens

07 Mar 04:56 AM
We’re cancer doctors. These are the symptoms most people overlook
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We’re cancer doctors. These are the symptoms most people overlook

07 Mar 04:48 AM
Venezuela prices soar as 2025 inflation tops IMF forecast and records
World

Venezuela prices soar as 2025 inflation tops IMF forecast and records

07 Mar 04:12 AM
Iran slams Trump over comments on choosing next Supreme Leader
World

Iran slams Trump over comments on choosing next Supreme Leader

07 Mar 03:52 AM
Hollywood star criticises White House for montage of movie clips and Iran strikes
World

Hollywood star criticises White House for montage of movie clips and Iran strikes

The 42-second clip mixes Hollywood battle scenes with real strikes on Iran.

07 Mar 03:36 AM
British murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support after prison attack
World

British murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support after prison attack

The Soham killer is on a ventilator in hospital after incident at prison workshop.

07 Mar 03:28 AM
Trump renews attack on ‘very disappointing’ Starmer
World

Trump renews attack on ‘very disappointing’ Starmer

The British PM initially blocked US strikes on Iran from a joint base on Diego Garcia.

07 Mar 03:15 AM
Middle East war a new shock for financial markets
World

Middle East war a new shock for financial markets

European gas prices have leapt 66% in a week as Strait of Hormuz shipping is choked.

07 Mar 02:26 AM
African workers stay in Gulf despite Iranian missile strikes and growing fears
World

African workers stay in Gulf despite Iranian missile strikes and growing fears

Saudi Arabia alone hosts about 715,000 sub-Saharan African workers.

07 Mar 02:20 AM
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Sparrows and ‘US-made retribution’ among weapons in Middle East war
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Sparrows and ‘US-made retribution’ among weapons in Middle East war

Israel has used Blue Sparrow missiles, built to mimic Scud attacks, to hit Iran.

07 Mar 01:22 AM
Obama warning over Trump and US democracy at Jesse Jackson memorial
World

Obama warning over Trump and US democracy at Jesse Jackson memorial

A service in Chicago honoured Jackson's six-decade fight for civil rights.

07 Mar 01:10 AM
56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UN
World

56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UN

Pakistan denies causing any civilian deaths in its latest airstrikes.

07 Mar 01:01 AM
Tourist charged after allegedly kidnapping, torturing flamingo at Vegas hotel
World

Tourist charged after allegedly kidnapping, torturing flamingo at Vegas hotel

Police say Mitchell Fairbarn filmed himself hurting the bird.

07 Mar 12:05 AM
'Unconditional surrender': Trump vows to pick Iran's next leader after airstrike
World

'Unconditional surrender': Trump vows to pick Iran's next leader after airstrike

US and Israel have hit nearly 200 targets in Iran in seven days of strikes.

06 Mar 11:37 PM
'Gonna fall pretty soon': Trump says Cuba next after Iran
World

'Gonna fall pretty soon': Trump says Cuba next after Iran

The US President has made no secret of his desire to bring about regime change in Havana.

06 Mar 10:04 PM
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Australia news

Men are nearly twice as likely to hold Australia’s top-paid jobs
World

Men are nearly twice as likely to hold Australia’s top-paid jobs

In Australia, discretionary pay is also contributing significantly to the gender gap.

03 Mar 11:00 PM
‘You’re a f***ing idiot’: Former Oz cricketer blasts podcast co-host in on-air rant
Cricket

‘You’re a f***ing idiot’: Former Oz cricketer blasts podcast co-host in on-air rant

Stuart MacGill spent about three minutes hurling insults before the show was cut short.

03 Mar 10:53 PM
‘A great freight train’: Outgoing NZRL boss on what's blocking more international league
League

‘A great freight train’: Outgoing NZRL boss on what's blocking more international league

Peters wants six to eight weeks for tests annually.

03 Mar 06:30 PM
Visa hurdle adds 'layer of suffering' for Australian seeking assisted dying in NZ
New Zealand

Visa hurdle adds 'layer of suffering' for Australian seeking assisted dying in NZ

Ned Kelly initially didn't meet the criteria despite 66 years in NZ and terminal cancer.

03 Mar 05:00 PM

UK news

British murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support after prison attack
World

British murderer Ian Huntley taken off life support after prison attack

The Soham killer is on a ventilator in hospital after incident at prison workshop.

07 Mar 03:28 AM
Trump renews attack on ‘very disappointing’ Starmer
World

Trump renews attack on ‘very disappointing’ Starmer

The British PM initially blocked US strikes on Iran from a joint base on Diego Garcia.

07 Mar 03:15 AM
Spoon and... fork? Etiquette expert says we’ve been eating cereal all wrong
Entertainment

Spoon and... fork? Etiquette expert says we’ve been eating cereal all wrong

William Hanson told his four million followers to eat cereal with a fork and spoon.

07 Mar 02:45 AM
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Latest from America

Israel says Iran has launched new wave of missiles
Live
World

Israel says Iran has launched new wave of missiles

There has also been a new drone attack on Baghdad airport.

07 Mar 06:50 AM
Vibes war? Concern as Trump justifies Iran conflict on ‘feeling’
World

Vibes 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
Oil prices surge and Strait of Hormuz blocked as US-Israel war with Iran widens
World

Oil prices surge and Strait of Hormuz blocked as US-Israel war with Iran widens

US forces say they have hit more than 3000 Iranian targets in the past week.

07 Mar 04:56 AM
Iranian protesters form human chain on Wellington waterfront over unrest
New Zealand

Iranian protesters form human chain on Wellington waterfront over unrest

Protesters say internet shutdowns mean they struggle to contact family in Iran.

07 Mar 04:20 AM

Asia news

56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UN
World

56 Afghan civilians killed in conflict with Pakistan since last week: UN

Pakistan denies causing any civilian deaths in its latest airstrikes.

07 Mar 01:01 AM
Men are nearly twice as likely to hold Australia’s top-paid jobs
World

Men are nearly twice as likely to hold Australia’s top-paid jobs

In Australia, discretionary pay is also contributing significantly to the gender gap.

03 Mar 11:00 PM
Seascape developer put into receivership
Property

Seascape developer put into receivership

Calibre Partners is now running the company developing the country's tallest tower.

03 Mar 10:46 PM
These 7 destinations are unbeatable. How many have you ticked off?
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These 7 destinations are unbeatable. How many have you ticked off?

One travel writer shares 7 spots they can't help but revisit.

03 Mar 07:00 AM
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Inside: The looming Taiwan chip disaster Silicon Valley has long ignored
World

Inside: The looming Taiwan chip disaster Silicon Valley has long ignored

New York Times: The US tech industry has refused to shift where it gets most of its chips.

25 Feb 04:00 PM
Big harvest, big profit: Scales bets on apples and proteins for next growth wave
Agribusiness

Big harvest, big profit: Scales bets on apples and proteins for next growth wave

Scales Corp lifted annual profit to $101m as revenue surged 54% to $899.9m.

24 Feb 10:14 PM
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World video

Middle East conflict wrap: 7 March 2026
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Middle East conflict wrap: 7 March 2026

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07 Mar 06:34 AM
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 7, 2026
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NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 7, 2026

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06 Mar 08:03 PM
Middle East conflict wrap: 6 March 2026
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Middle East conflict wrap: 6 March 2026

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06 Mar 07:34 AM
Dubai war chaos: Kiwi couple spend $30k fleeing as flights cancelled
World

Dubai war chaos: Kiwi couple spend $30k fleeing as flights cancelled

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05 Mar 11:00 PM

More World news

Russia sharing intelligence ‘to help Iran strike US military’
World

Russia sharing intelligence ‘to help Iran strike US military’

US officials say Russian satellite data enabled ‘sophisticated’ Iran strikes.

06 Mar 09:46 PM
Epstein files: Trump ‘sex abuse’ files released in middle of war
World

Epstein files: Trump ‘sex abuse’ files released in middle of war

The latest allegations were missing from three million Epstein files released earlier.

06 Mar 08:52 PM
NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 7, 2026
New Zealand

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 7, 2026

NZ Herald Morning Headlines | Saturday, March 7, 2026. The US continues the devastate the Middle East with endless bombings. Endurance athletes prepare in Motatapu and Christchurch

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06 Mar 08:03 PM
Vanuatu volcano eruption: Acid rain affects crops and water supply
World

Vanuatu volcano eruption: Acid rain affects crops and water supply

People in the worst-affected areas are encouraged to move if they do not feel safe.

06 Mar 07:05 PM
Middle East conflict wrap: 6 March 2026
World

Middle East conflict wrap: 6 March 2026

Middle East conflict: US and Israeli forces continue their strikes on Iran. Video / AFP

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06 Mar 07:34 AM
Middle East crisis: Israel launches 26 waves of strikes on Beirut overnight
World

Middle East crisis: Israel launches 26 waves of strikes on Beirut overnight

Explosions and flashes lit up the night sky over the Beirut southern suburbs.

06 Mar 07:32 AM
Strewth! Petrol prices increase to $4.76 in parts of Australia
World

Strewth! Petrol prices increase to $4.76 in parts of Australia

Fuel stockpiling has already been seen in several states.

06 Mar 05:00 AM
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Drowning after dingo attack cause of 19yo's death in Aussie

06 Mar 04:21 AM
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Camel beauty pageant rocked as 20 entries disqualified for plastic surgery

06 Mar 03:00 AM
World

On Israel-Lebanon border, 'everyone is tense' as fighting with Hezbollah flares

05 Mar 11:43 PM
World

Iran’s regime maintains its grip, despite devastating losses

05 Mar 11:35 PM
World

US Homeland Security nominee Mullin – Maga partisan and ex-MMA fighter

05 Mar 11:26 PM
World

Gulf frustrated at being the centre of war that’s not theirs

05 Mar 11:24 PM
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US House votes down bid to rein in Trump's Iran war powers

05 Mar 11:03 PM
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Dubai war chaos: Kiwi couple spend $30k fleeing as flights cancelled

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05 Mar 11:00 PM

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