WorldSix killed after US refuelling aircraft crashes in western IraqIt brings the number of US troops killed in operations against Iran to at least 13.13 Mar 07:53 PM
WorldNetanyahu ‘not certain’ Iranians will bring down regimeIsraeli PM warned Lebanese government to disarm Hezbollah or Israel would do it itself.13 Mar 08:02 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesIran war: One Royal NZ Air Force Hercules returning home after Middle East alertNot enough demand from Kiwis to leave war zones, NZDF says.13 Mar 07:36 AM
WorldMiddle East conflict wrap: 13 March 2026Iran’s new Supreme Leader makes first statement since taking power, vows vengeance. Video / AFP / SuppliedWatch13 Mar 05:05 AM
WorldInside the booming business of bomb shelters for billionairesThe phone at Atlas Survival Shelters hasn't stopped ringing since the war started.13 Mar 12:55 AM
WorldIran's new supreme leader vows for unrelenting war in first public messageIran's new supreme leader ordered the vital Strait of Hormuz oil shipping lane to remain closed on March 12, Video / NZ HeraldWatch12 Mar 07:57 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Economic pain from Iran war will depend on how long it lastsOPINION: Donald Trump is promising a quick war but that is far from certain.12 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldIranian regime 'not on the verge of collapse', US intel report finds, as oil soars upwardsIran's leadership is not at risk of collapsing any time soon, the report says.12 Mar 08:14 AM
WorldMiddle East conflict wrap: 12 March 2026Iran has stepped up strikes on shipping and infrastructure, hitting two foreign oil tankers. Video / AFP, X, NZ HeraldWatch12 Mar 06:54 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe fallout: How this war has changed the worldNew York Times: From travel to strategic ties, the impact is far wider than the Mideast.12 Mar 04:00 AM
WorldHow fossil fuel disruptions lead to booms in solar and batteriesSolar installations globally reached a record 655 gigawatts last year.12 Mar 02:00 AM
WorldLebanon village wants Army protection from Israel, HezbollahChristian-majority Qlayaa buried their priest after he was killed by Israeli shelling.11 Mar 09:15 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldStrikes on Iran damage fabled heritage sites, infuriating IraniansNew York Times: Cultural jewels and Unesco World Heritage sites have been harmed.11 Mar 09:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOliver Hartwich: Govt must resist quick fuel fix and level with voters on Iran oil shockOPINION: Government debt is now above 40% of national income and still rising. 11 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldGulf states shaken as war rocks their reputations as stable safe havens'Damage to that image is there. The question is how permanent that damage is,' expert says11 Mar 08:00 PM
WorldIran's new Supreme Leader injured but 'safe', officials sayReports say Mojtaba Khamenei had suffered leg injuries and is in a secure location.11 Mar 07:15 PM
World‘Where the hell is JD Vance?’: Why Trump’s VP is missing in actionThe former marine who served in Iraq is considered the likely Republican nominee in 2028.11 Mar 07:00 PM
WorldIran says war could destroy global economy, Trump vows to 'finish' jobIran has hit two cargo ships and warned vessels from US allies to stay away.11 Mar 06:11 PM
FootballIran women footballers evacuate from safe house in AustraliaSeven Iranian women sought asylum in Australia after refusing to sing the anthem.11 Mar 05:36 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIranian military shows it knows how to adapt, US officials sayNew York Times: Iran, they said, is not acting like a decapitated regime.11 Mar 05:00 PM
WorldMiddle East conflict wrap: 11 March 2026Donald Trump has claimed US forces have destroyed 10 Iranian mine-laying vessels after reports Iran began deploying mines in the Strait of Hormuz. Video / Getty / AFPWatch11 Mar 05:58 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesIran war impacting airfare prices and jet fuel in 'peaky' crisis There is unique volatility with some 'freakish' fuel prices, an airline leader says.11 Mar 04:00 AM
EnergyFuel security update: How many days of petrol and diesel NZ hasPetrol, diesel and jet fuel stocks all sit above legal minimum levels.11 Mar 02:10 AM
New Zealand'Out the gate': Drivers react to rising fuel pricesIt was another 'disruption' for businesses, just as their confidence began to return.11 Mar 12:29 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFrom data centres to hotels: The biggest property deals of 2025 second halfBut expert warns foreign investor appetite for New Zealand assets may cool due to the war.11 Mar 12:00 AM
WorldRubber stamp: Why Congress keeps handing Trump its power'This is a Congress without ambition,' says Republican Senator Rand Paul.11 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: It’s Trump’s war. Americans are stuck with the various costsNew York Times: US has opened door for other nations to wage wars of choice and aggression10 Mar 09:08 PM
WorldEarly Iran strikes cost $9.4 billion in munitions in two daysUS military rerouting assets from other parts of the world, including the Indo-Pacific.10 Mar 07:30 PM
WorldIran bets on long war to wear down USAim is to make the enemy pay a price so heavy they have to give up, analysts say.10 Mar 06:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldFear and hope for Iranians trapped between bombs and defiant rulersNY Times: Checkpoints are in place, texts come with threats, destruction is all around.10 Mar 06:30 PM
Ryan Bridge TODAY'Be cool, be calm': Winston Peters says war will be over faster than people think| Herald NOWForeign Affairs Minister Winston Peters joined Herald NOW to discuss the latest on Iran war, as US says 'most intense' day of strikes to come. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAYWatch10 Mar 06:19 PM
WorldThousands killed in Middle East conflict as regional toll keeps climbingIran cites more than 1200 dead and over 10,000 civilians injured in strikes.10 Mar 06:15 PM
WorldA wartime presidency defined by Trump’s unique political styleWhile the deadly war is underway, he attacks his domestic enemies and revels in memes.10 Mar 06:00 PM
WorldGlobal energy body to discuss releasing strategic oil reservesG7 ministers are debating if global strategic oil reserves should be released.10 Mar 05:38 PM
