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Iran strikes ships, expands no-go zone outside Hormuz strait
Iran says it attacked 20 vessels as fighting choked the Strait of Hormuz.
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US Vice President says Hormuz oil flow 'almost' at pre-war levels
JD Vance says Iran’s control of the Strait of Hormuz is ‘effectively gone’.
Iran reacts with fury after US 'war crime' strike kills four at wedding
Iran's negotiator said if the US "acts like Satan ... and kills like Satan, it's Satan".
Iran Guards claim US bases in Iraq struck with missiles, drones
Ten explosive-laden drones were downed over Erbil, Kurdish forces say.
Bond sell-off threatens to squeeze borrowers around the world
New York Times: Rising borrowing costs pressuring governments and pushing up loan rates.
Trump vows to respond to Iran strikes as six-month war heats up again
US strikes on Iran and Tehran’s retaliation ended weeks of relative calm.
Trump says he believes Iranian leader still alive
Trump claims the Strait of Hormuz is open despite disrupted shipping.
Organised crime crisis: Police 'have no power any more'
The killing of Israeli crime boss Yanis Yushvaev highlights rising violence.
Trump says no Iran talks planned, claims Hormuz ‘new US territory’
His denial contradicts claims of positive discussions by envoy Jared Kushner.
Iran offers $51,000 bounty for killing, capturing US soldiers
Women who carry out the acts would receive double, Iran’s army chief said.
Iran rejects Trump claims of US control over Hormuz as 'lies'
Iran says it controls the Strait of Hormuz, rejecting Donald Trump’s claim.
Netanyahu rejects Gaza plan in new break from Trump
Israeli operations have killed 1258 Palestinians since the ceasefire.
Iran issues demands for reopening of Hormuz
Iran wants war-damage compensation before reopening the Strait of Hormuz.
UAE accuses Iran of missile attack on tanker in Strait of Hormuz
The UAE said an Iranian missile hit an ADNOC tanker, with no casualties.
After Trump’s Board of Peace made a plan for Gaza, the bombings grew worse
New York Times: Trump announced a proposal - then Israel ramped up attacks.
Trump agrees to hold off on new Iran strikes if deal reached quickly
Trump says any deal must open the Strait of Hormuz and end Iran's nuclear threat.
How a Taranaki carving became the symbol of a global hotel chain
Its Māua hotels in Bali feature Kiwi touches from language to design, from a rock carving.
US citizens in Middle East urged to leave ahead of ‘escalation’ in Iran war
US President Donald Trump threatened to hit Iran 'very hard' as early as this weekend.
Iran war: Inside Hegseth’s urgent plan to stock the US weapons arsenal
The Pentagon is leaning on start-ups to solve one of its most pressing problems.
US and Saudi forces strike Iran-backed militants in Iraq
More than two dozen drones were launched in recent days.
Why Iran is in no rush to return to talks with the US
NY Times: Iran’s leaders are betting they can endure more pain than Donald Trump.
Running on empty: What happens if fertiliser stops arriving
The Kapuni Project aims to produce green hydrogen fertiliser from 2027.
Why Singapore is key to our trade resilience
Firms proposed trusted trade corridors and smarter digital supply chains.
Ryan Bridge: Should NZ help stop the Houthis? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
It's possible our defence force could send personnel to the Middle East to help stop the Houthis. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Trump stuns Saudis by pinning nuclear deal to Israel ties
US President Donald Trump said a nuclear deal with Saudi Arabia depends on the kingdom.
Fuel shock exposes New Zealand’s economic weak spot
Auckland Airport must now hold 24 days of jet fuel in reserve.
New Zealanders urged by Govt to leave Iran as tensions with US escalate
Flights from Tehran remain limited and Iran’s airspace may close without warning.
Air NZ not ruling out more cuts to services amid jet fuel spike
Complicated situation may compel airline to think further about how often it flies.
Fonterra’s new CEO backs tech shift to lift farmer returns and global edge
Fonterra plans to use data and automation across 26 New Zealand sites.
Billions spent and no end in sight: US war funds set to dry up within weeks
Washington Post: The Pentagon is facing an urgent budget shortfall, sources say.