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Six months ahead of the midterms, Republicans face a deteriorating political climate.

The President said 'countries from all over the world' had requested the US escort.

Oil prices sit about 50% above pre-war levels as Iran’s economy strains.

Retailers say they expect to pass on rising fuel costs to customers.

S&P 500 earnings for the March 2026 quarter are up 15.1%.

It comes after the US decided to withdraw troops from Germany over Iran war criticism.

It comes hours after Trump said he was not satisfied with an Iranian negotiating proposal.

Valerie Morse says backing the US plan would endorse an illegal war.

The movie is the US' latest spat with a European leader over the Middle East war.

The US President blames stalled talks on 'tremendous discord' within Iran's leadership.

Bunnings delivery fees are up by $1-$2 for small parcels and 10% for big loads.

Trump says hostilities ended following a ceasefire agreed with Iran last month.

Emails show Winston Peters' staff resisted stronger backing from Luxon for US airstrikes.

Shane Jones, Richard Dawkins, Chris Brandolino, Phil Robertson, Stu Duncan, Stu Loe.

The effective closure of the Strait of Hormuz is part of Iran's response to attacks.

New York Times: More than a dozen recent attacks have been claimed by one shadowy group.

Trading conditions since the fuel price rises prompted today's sudden announcement.

Ministers are giving the Prime Minister's apparent stance on the war a wide berth.

Stock Takes: KiwiSaver assets fell $5b in the March quarter to $136.4b, Morningstar says.

Centrix data shows 459,000 people were behind on payments in March.

OPINION: Tensions between NZ First and National risk a snap election.

National property values are now 16.8% below the January 2022 peak of $972,643.

There are signs that the initial confidence shock has dissipated, an ANZ economist says.

The Herald revealed the emails this morning.

OPINION: Trying to put Winston Peters in his place is hard to do at the best of times.

Jerome Powell will stay on as a Fed governor after his chair term ends on May 15.

The presidents urged each other to find peaceful solutions to their respective conflicts.

Brent oil futures hit $119.69, the highest level since the early days of the Ukraine war.

The UN warned the war could push over 30 million people into poverty.