PremiumPremiumWorldIsrael and US trumpet their collaboration in war against IranNY Times: Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth said it compared favourably to other US allies.05 Mar 04:09 AM
WorldIran war: The US plan to topple the regime – and how Tehran is fighting backUS wants Kurdish militias to put boots on ground as the regime girds itself in response.05 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Winston Peters can't resist crack at PM over Iran fumbleOPINION: 'Why didn't you call [me], then no one will have misspoken?'04 Mar 11:33 PM
WorldIran war: Apparent AI use in fighting raises daunting questions, expert saysThe US and Israel have launched thousands of strikes across Iran in days.04 Mar 09:34 PM
WorldIran's Supreme Leader gone, but opposition still at war with itselfInside Iran, opposition figures have been repressed and imprisoned.04 Mar 08:36 PM
WorldFewer Israeli strikes but also less aid in Gaza as Iran war ragesIsrael’s closure of Gaza’s crossings sent food and fuel prices soaring by 200-300%.04 Mar 07:29 PM
WorldTurkey says missile launched from Iran destroyed by NatoNato interceptors in the eastern Mediterranean destroyed the Iranian missile.04 Mar 07:11 PM
WorldIran war exiles describe terror of daily strikesRefugees speak of hope for political and economic change. 04 Mar 06:34 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldUS and Israel try to encourage fight from within IranNY Times: They have hit Iran’s internal security forces in largely Kurdish regions.04 Mar 06:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldExplainer: The legality, or illegality, of killing a foreign leaderNY Times: It is rare for a country to deliberately kill the leader of a sovereign state.04 Mar 06:00 PM
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PremiumPremiumOpinionJonathan AylingJonathan Ayling: Peace is a goal we must fight to achieve OPINION: International laws must be grounded in shared beliefs.04 Mar 04:00 PM
New Zealand'Target for elimination': Israel threatens to kill next Iranian leaderAir strikes continue to rock the Middle East.04 Mar 07:59 AM
New ZealandMFAT fixes SafeTravel technical issues amid conflict with IranSome Kiwis reported feeling 'quite panicked' that the site was not working.04 Mar 03:46 AM
WorldIran war latest: US says 2000 targets hit as Tehran retaliates across GulfUS and Israeli attacks have killed 787 people in Iran, the Iranian Red Crescent says.04 Mar 02:45 AM
PoliticsWatch: Luxon returns to Parliament at night to correct answer on Middle East – Greens say he mucked up again 'The Prime Minister just doesn't seem to know what is going on,' Chlöe Swarbrick said.03 Mar 10:07 PM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon has to return to Parliament to correct an answerThe PM made a personal explanation of an answer he gave on visa extensions during the Middle East conflict.Watch03 Mar 08:48 PM
New Zealand‘New circumstances’: Winston Peters hits back over questions of legality of attacks on IranThe Foreign Minister says international experts should decide if strikes were legal.03 Mar 07:50 PM
WorldTrump talks Middle East conflict in meeting with German ChancellorUS President hosts Germany's Friedrich Merz for his first visit with a foreign leader since joining Israel in strikes on Iran that have dragged the Middle East into war. Video/AFPWatch03 Mar 07:49 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYHave drones changed modern warfare?| Herald NOWyos Aerospace CEO Sam Vye speaks on Herald NOW about drones being used in war. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Mar 07:10 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'Political Panel: NZ's position on Middle East conflict, and Air NZ pre-tax losses. Herald NOWDavid Seymour and Marama Davidson talk Air New Zealand losses and US/Israeli strikes on Iran. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Mar 06:39 PM
WorldTehran resembles ghost town as bombs rain downResidents missed Israel's X evacuation alerts after internet access was cut.03 Mar 06:18 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYThousands of Kiwi containers in limboTrade Minister Todd McClay discusses the latest developments in the Middle East conflict and its effects on the New Zealand economy. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch03 Mar 06:18 PM
WorldGermany's Merz meets Trump for talks eclipsed by Iran warFriedrich Merz arrives with little fanfare as Germany boosts Nato defence spend.03 Mar 06:10 PM
WorldIranians fleeing 'dangerous' Tehran arrive in TurkeyIranians cross into neighbouring Turkey through the land border of Kapikoy, as the Middle East conflict stretches into its fourth day.Watch03 Mar 06:10 PM
WorldWhat we know about alleged strike on Iran schoolThe US and Israel deny striking the school as the Pentagon investigates.03 Mar 05:57 PM
WorldRubio: Israel led US into war with IranMaga allies like Megyn Kelly accused Trump of making Americans die for Israel.03 Mar 05:44 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald Morning Headlines| Wednesday, March 4, 2026Morning Headlines | NZ exporters face Middle East fallout, police minister confident on 500 recruits and tourism remains major economic driver | Wednesday, March 4, 2026Watch03 Mar 05:16 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionSamira Taghavi: When rhetoric ignores reality – an Iranian's response to Helen ClarkOPINION: New Zealand should list the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps as terrorists.03 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldIsrael launches multi-day 'offensive campaign' against HezbollahThe IDF’s chief of staff warns of 'several days of fighting'.03 Mar 04:15 PM
New Zealand'Page not found': Kiwis in Middle East struggle to register on SafeTravelSome Kiwis reported feeling 'quite panicked' that the site was not working.03 Mar 05:07 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Christopher Luxon's Clare Curran moment – can he recover?OPINION: The PM's muddled stance leaves NZ without a clear position after three days.03 Mar 03:30 AM
WorldWill Iran’s missiles drain US interceptor stocks?Experts warn US and Israeli interceptor stocks may run low before Iran's do.03 Mar 02:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat to know about the widening fallout from the bombing of IranNew York Times: US and Israeli airstrikes on Iran have sparked attacks across the region.03 Mar 02:01 AM