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The optimism is back: Business bosses bet on NZ recovery
Domestic business optimism has surged, although global confidence has slipped further.
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Stories and analysis from The Northern Express Herald.
Attacks on ships in Strait of Hormuz reach highest level since start of war
More than 20 seafarers have died.
Trump hands victories to Putin, who offers more war in return
New York Times: Earlier this year, Russia was in a bind. Then Donald Trump came calling.
Investigation into Flydubai attacker puts spotlight on Australian mosque
NY Times: UAE authorities say the suspect's 'drift towards terrorism' began in Australia.
Winston Peters' office accuses Greens of ‘megaphone diplomacy’ over Israel
Talking points given to Peters describe New Zealand as a friend of Israel.
British airbase plot ‘almost certainly directed’ by Iran, says Burnham
Iran has denied any involvement in the incident, demanding the UK provide evidence.
War Requiem’s chilling relevance – 64 years later
REVIEW: Benjamin Britten's piece is still so chillingly relevant even to this day.
Russia strikes Ukraine power plants after Trump’s energy ceasefire claim
Russia has not commented on Trump's claim, while Ukraine expressed 'surprise'.
Riyadh airport hit by fresh Houthi strike 24 hours after deadly attack
Iran-backed Houthis claimed multiple attacks in the past 24 hours, including the airport.
Houthi attack on Riyadh airport leaves 12 dead, 309 injured
Witnesses say missile strikes left passengers and staff fleeing in panic.
Houthis claim attack on Riyadh airport, Saudi kindergarten damaged from missile interception
Witnesses said a Saudia plane at the airport had cracks and holes in its fuselage.
Israelis scarred by October 7 attack weigh Netanyahu’s political future
Some survivors see this month's election as a long-delayed reckoning for Israel's leaders.
Trump’s retreat: From the Gulf to the UK, American forces pull back
New York Times: The Iran war has revealed enormous new US vulnerabilities.
Putin tells Tehran he's ready to help mediate Middle East war – Iran state media
Russia and Iran have deepened military and trade ties during the Ukraine invasion.
Iran plotted Ukraine-style drone attack on UK airbase, reveal US sources
The attack was meant to target American bombers and staff at RAF Fairford.
Trump suggests Iran should ‘take out’ Los Angeles in rally speech
The White House later denied that Trump made the claims, saying he was misinterpreted.
Iran President declares peace talks with the US are ‘meaningless’
Masoud Pezeshkian said negotiations usually concluded with the US launching attacks.
‘Schoolyard bullies’: Airline bosses eye up fight with powerful fuel companies
Airlines welcome $5.7m in Government help as soaring fuel bills bite.
US rushes to withdraw bombers from UK air base after new threats
New York Times: The Pentagon confirmed the sudden move but wouldn't say what sparked it.
Please, Mr Trump: Fresh petrol pump pain threatens our fragile recovery
OPINION: Petrol prices have risen about 20% since the start of September.
Iran tells US there is no military solution to Middle East war
A tanker reported engine-room damage after being hit in the Strait of Hormuz.
US is running out of weapons, Trump admits
‘Some forms of ammunition are a little bit lower than others.'
'A bit of shock': What villagers saw before possible UK terrorist plot
New York Times: Local networks have been abuzz with reports of suspicious strangers.
Iran denies involvement in UK airbase terror plot as suspects freed on bail
The five suspects – all British nationals in their mid-twenties – have conditional bail.
Some Republicans issue a new call on Trump’s war with Iran: End it now
New York Times: Soaring prices are clobbering the Maga faithful.
Washington labels Iran’s truce proposal ‘cynical’ after Trump rejects it
US ambassador to the UN Mike Waltz said Tehran's peace plan was 'just talk'.
Counter-terror police investigate Iran link to suspected RAF base bomb plot
RAF Fairford is a key US Air Force base in Europe and has been used to strike Iran.
Trump rejects Iran’s proposal to reopen Strait of Hormuz and end conflict
Tehran's proposal involved halting fighting throughout the Middle East.
Iran proposes plan to reopen Strait of Hormuz within seven days
The country's foreign minister says the decision now rests with the United States.
Palestinian football: Travel bans, bombed stadiums and dead heroes - Inside the battle to keep the game alive in Gaza
Gaza hosted its first organised football match in almost three years this month.