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
PremiumPremiumWorldDespite its weakness, Hezbollah plunges Lebanon back into warNew York Times: Israel unleashed airstrikes across more than 50 villages in response.03 Mar 12:00 AM
Politics'I misspoke': Luxon walks back comments on Iran strikes by US and IsraelThe Prime Minister clarified comments he made in Monday's post-Cabinet press conference. 02 Mar 11:09 PM
WorldIran war spreads with strikes across the Middle East and beyondFour powerful explosions were heard after midnight local time in Tehran.02 Mar 10:25 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYWhat will be the economic fall-out of the Iran war?US Market expert Greg Boland with an update on the markets, following escalating conflict in the Middle East. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch02 Mar 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIsraelis are tense but relieved that Iran’s leader is deadNew York Times: A series of barrages sent them running repeatedly to bomb shelters.02 Mar 06:30 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYFuture of Iranian regime uncertainDr Matthew Schmidt from the University of New Haven joins Ryan Bridge to discuss the latest on the conflict in Iran. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch02 Mar 06:15 PM
AirlinesIran war spells danger for global airlinesMore than 3500 Middle East flights were cancelled in two days of chaos.02 Mar 06:11 PM
WorldThree US fighter jets mistakenly shot down over KuwaitThree US fighter jets were accidentally shot down over Kuwait early Monday in an apparent friendly fire incident.Watch02 Mar 05:58 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAYNZ Herald Morning Headlines| Tuesday, March 3, 2026Morning Headlines |Transport sector monitors fuel supply as conflict in the Middle East continues and Navy officers face jail over loss of HMNZS Manawanui | Tuesday, March 3Watch02 Mar 05:15 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: Human suffering can often get lost in the language of warOPINION: Yet another display of power backed by Western allies.02 Mar 04:00 PM
World'They will pay a heavy price': Explosions rock cities across Middle East amid new wave of strikes 'The strikes continue, their intensity will increase.'02 Mar 09:02 AM
PoliticsChristopher Luxon says NZ not 'best placed' to make call on legality of US, Israel attacks'We weren't proxy or party to these attacks.'02 Mar 06:16 AM
New ZealandEra of fear is over but Iranian families still silenced, Kiwi advocate saysReza Parvizi says Iranians feel 'the era of fear' ended on February 28.02 Mar 05:32 AM
New ZealandHow US-Israel assault on Iran could repeat 20 years of failed warsIran has hit US bases, Israel, and other Middle East targets in retaliation.02 Mar 04:00 AM
WorldIran war latest: Flighting spreads across region as US, Israel suffer lossesIsrael is trading fire with Hezbollah in Lebanon.02 Mar 02:31 AM
Travel newsEmirates, Qatar flights from Auckland grounded as thousands stuck in Middle East amid conflictMFAT now has 'do not travel' warnings for almost every country in the region. 02 Mar 01:50 AM
WorldThe pictures that expose the split at heart of Trump’s cabinetVance watched the Iran strikes from the Situation Room, not Mar-a-Lago.02 Mar 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesHow US-Iran conflict could hit airfares and flights from hereAirlines such as Air New Zealand can take steps to lessen the impact of war on prices.02 Mar 01:15 AM
WorldAustralia says 115,000 nationals stuck in Middle EastForeign Minister Penny Wong says Canberra is banking on commercial flights restarting.02 Mar 12:21 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldNine killed in Israeli city after Iranian missile strikeNew York Times: Two Israeli interceptors were fired in an attempt to stop the missile.02 Mar 12:10 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionHow Israel lost Americans: Gallup finds a shift in support towards PalestiniansNew York Times opinion: Gallup has tracked US views of the Mideast conflict for 25 years.01 Mar 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi students shaken awake by missile blasts in Dubai as they await news on flight homeThe pair are sheltering at a home south of Business Bay, about 7km from an air base.01 Mar 10:58 PM
New ZealandGolriz Ghahraman: Many NZ Iranians celebrating US action toward changeIranian-New Zealanders describe joy, fear and grief as Tehran is bombed.01 Mar 09:50 PM
