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Trump’s threats and bluster had little effect on Iran’s terms for a peace deal
New York Times: Trump's pressure campaign - largely on Truth Social - didn't scare Tehran.
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Iran ‘will surrender uranium ’ and US will unfreeze billions in assets in peace deal
The Strait of Hormuz will be reopened, and Iran will be able to sell oil freely.
Trump says Iran ceasefire deal in final stages, to be ‘announced shortly’
US President Trump wrote on Truth Social that 'an agreement has been largely negotiated'.
Iran and US say they could be close to a breakthrough in ending conflict
Both sides were positive about a diplomatic solution, after a weekend of talks.
Ivanka Trump ‘targeted in Iran-backed revenge assassination plot’
The would-be assassin had a blueprint of the US President's daughter's Miami Beach home.
Iran war and growing tension cast a shadow over hajj pilgrimage
More than a million pilgrims are set to participate in the multi-day event from Monday.
Trump’s intelligence chief and Iran war opponent Tulsi Gabbard quits
Gabbard has been under intense pressure since the conflict in the Middle East began.
Retail activity on the rise in March quarter
Retail sales volumes rose 0.9% in the March quarter, matching late 2025.
Humanitarian situation in Gaza is critical as Israel denies aid, relief groups claim
Oxfam, Save The Children and Refugees International say region is without basic supplies.
US paid for the lion’s share of Israel’s missile defence, Pentagon claims
The news will anger Americans already concerned about the spiralling costs of the war.
Trump says he might have to skip his son's wedding because of the Iran war
The ceremony, on a private island in the Bahamas, is set for the weekend.
Pakistan mediator's visit to Iran sparks US hope for progress on peace deal
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said the visit could 'advance' stalled talks.
New Zealanders detained by Israel while taking part in flotilla to Gaza, activists say
Global Sumud Flotilla says three New Zealanders are now in Israeli custody.
Iran says US wants to ‘start new war’ after Trump threat
Iran warns any new US strike will spark war spreading beyond the Middle East.
More Kiwis raiding KiwiSaver in March as fuel, cost-of-living pressures hit households
Financial mentors are seeing a 'rush of demand' from those seeking financial help.
Will petrol still hit $5 a litre – or did we dodge a bullet?
The Economy of Everything podcast examines why the fuel apocalypse hasn't happened yet.
Nato considers sending warships to free up the Strait of Hormuz
World leaders fear the strait’s continued closure is causing a cost-of-living crisis.
Iranian couples preparing to die in conflict tie the knot in mass weddings
The weddings were broadcast on state TV in a bid to boost wartime morale.
Trump says US military is ready to hit Iran again if a peace deal is not struck
Trump offered a deadline of several days for resuming strikes if a deal was not agreed.
Trump’s approval sinks amid unpopular war, darkening Republican prospects
New York Times: A new poll shows Trump is tanking on his key issue – the economy.
Oil stocks declining 'very fast', IEA chief warns
'Not endless': Iran has effectively halted tanker traffic through the Strait of Hormuz.
Trump pauses plan for full-scale Iran attack to give negotiated peace a chance
The US President posted on Truth Social that 'serious negotiations' were being held.
Iran weighs up multimillion-dollar bounty on Trump and Netanyahu
Peace talks via Pakistan continue as the US hints at possible bomb strikes.
Tanker traffic increases in the Strait of Hormuz after hitting wartime low
A total of 55 commodities vessels crossed the strait between May 11 and 17.
Petrol and jet fuel dip, diesel up in latest fuel update
There were four ships carrying fuel expected to reach New Zealand within two days.
Israeli settlers are attacking Palestinians in their own territory
New York Times: Israel's authorities routinely fail to stop the violence.
'Economy is stalling': Iran war oil shock hits jobs and growth outlook
BNZ's Stephen Toplis warns job growth has stalled for 29 straight months.
The Iran war is crippling one of the world’s wealthiest nations
New York Times: Qatar is cut off from the world and bleeding billions of dollars.
Trump warns that there ‘won’t be anything left’ of Iran unless it agrees to deal
The US President made the no-nonsense warning on his Truth Social page.
Israel PM says close to killing all architects of October 7 attack
Netanyahu claims Israeli forces now control 60% of Gaza’s territory.