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As enemies closed in, US airman only broke cover at the final moment
More than 100 special forces flew in on MC-130Js to reach the stranded colonel.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
'Tough time for the country': Willis reacts to latest NZ fuel stocks update
The country remains at Phase 1 of the fuel alert system.
Winston Peters to meet US Secretary of State Marco Rubio as Middle East war continues
The Foreign Minister will travel to Washington DC today and return to NZ on April 10.
Peters to meet Rubio in DC; Trump unleashes on Iran in expletive-ridden rant
Foreign Minister Winston Peters is travelling to Washington DC today.
How the US carried out ‘miracle rescue mission’ behind enemy lines
More than 100 US special forces flew into Iran on MC-130J troop carriers.
Trump draws criticism with fiery Easter message on Iran
Former Trump ally Marjorie Taylor Greene said his Easter remarks defied Christianity.
US 'blew up own planes' stuck in remote area of Iran during rescue operation for stranded pilot
An intense search-and-rescue operation launched after a US jet crashed and crew ejected.
US cut aid to Africa but the continent proved resilient.
Despite the cuts, sub-Saharan Africa’s economy grew by 4.1% in 2025.
US rescues missing crew member in Iran after fighter jet shot down, Trump says
One F-15 crew member was missing inside Iran as rescue teams faced fire.
‘Don’t bomb’: Israelis call for ending Iran war
PM Netanyahu said Israel hit Iran's petrochemicals hub after striking steel sites.
Diana Clement: How to cut your grocery bill
OPINION: Clement urges families to drop everyday luxuries and rethink 'treat' foods.
Editorial: There are ominous economic and military lessons from the Iran war
OPINION: Global military systems are undergoing a revolution.
Race to rescue downed US airman; shrapnel from intercepted drones injures four in Bahrain
Iran says the US A-10 aircraft was downed near the Strait of Hormuz.
Race to find fighter pilot pits US against Iranian propaganda machine
US officials confirmed an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran.
How the fate of a US pilot could change the course of the war
The search for a US airman missing in Iran continues.
'The buck always stops with us': Fuel spike piles pressure on farmers
Surging diesel and petrol prices are pushing up fertiliser, feed and freight costs.
Free public transport, work from home: How NZ’s fuel response compares with other countries
‘Pretty dismal’: Calls for NZ Government to adopt measures implemented overseas.
Trump says US forces yet to start 'destroying what's left' in Iran
The US President warned there would be further destruction unless Iran came to the table.
Iran vows 'crushing' attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructure
Missiles hit Tel Aviv and Tehran as air defences and explosions rocked cities.
Hegseth asks top US Army officer to step down
General Randy George has been asked to take immediate retirement.
UK foreign minister stresses ‘urgent need’ to reopen Strait of Hormuz
Around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally passes through the strait.
NZ to join international meeting on reopening Strait of Hormuz
The meeting will assess measures to restore freedom of navigation.
Cost of living to rise 50% more than expected this year
ASB economists warn weekly living costs could jump by about $55 this year.
Audrey Young: Why Luxon’s reshuffle makes sense - plus the MP who has lost 25kg
OPINION: The PM managed to pull out a few surprises.
Fuel crisis: Govt strikes deal to secure eight days’ of diesel storage space at Marsden Point
Channel Infrastructure expected to tanks refurbished in two months' time.
How heavily fuel-reliant Pacific Islands are handling the Iran war crisis
About 80% of Pacific energy use relies on imported oil products.
Trump says Iran president requests ceasefire, Tehran says 'false'
Iran flatly rejected Donald Trump's claim that Masoud Pezeshkian sought a truce.
Where is New Zealand's cheapest petrol? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Mike Newton from Gaspy reveals where the cheapest petrol stations are around New Zealand, and what the national average prices are. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Trump says the King would have stood by him over Iran
The King will make his 20th US visit, but his first state trip as monarch, this month.
'Paper tiger': Trump considers pulling US out of Nato after Iran rift
The US must get Congress approval before any attempt to leave Nato can proceed.