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'Peace has never been this close': Iran says deal to end war is near - but Trump lashes out
'The Islamabad Memorandum of Understanding has never been closer.'
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Trump calls Netanyahu 'crazy' in expletive-laden call, says 'everyone hates you'
The US President did not hold back when talking to the Israeli leader by phone.
Iran won't take part in U.S peace talks until Israel stops Lebanon offensive | Ryan Bridge TODAY
International relations expert Robert Patman reveals what the suspension could mean going forward. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
'We choose our defence spending, no one else' - Luxon hits back after US accuses NZ of 'freeloading'
The US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth slammed NZ's military spending.
US strikes Iranian targets after drone downed, peace talks falter
The US struck Iranian radar and drone sites after a drone was shot down.
Trump says Iran has agreed to no nuclear weapons
The US President said Iran had agreed to stop developing nuclear weapons.
Trump asked for tougher terms in proposed Iran war deal: US media
The President has sent a revised peace plan back to Iran for further consideration.
Trump insists on red lines as Iran deal remains elusive
Iran insists there is ‘no final agreement’ and rejects key parts of Donald Trump’s claims.
Trump will only accept Iran peace deal that 'satisfies his red lines'
A Situation Room meeting in the White House has ended after two hours of deal discussions.
US and Iran negotiators strike deal to end war – but Trump has to sign off
If signed, it would mark the most significant diplomatic breakthrough since the war began.
UN condemns Israel for using sexual violence as a 'weapon of war'
Israel has severed contact with Antonio Guterres’s office over the move.
Peters on 'optimistic' Iran phone call: Strait could open in a month | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Winston Peters says NZ could help with clearing mines from the Strait of Hormuz, but it would need Cabinet sign-off. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Iran accuses US of breaking truce, Trump set to hold rare Camp David cabinet meeting
Iran has warned it is ready to retaliate.
Israel steps up Lebanon strikes as Netanyahu escalates offensive
Israel and Hezbollah have traded strikes despite a ceasefire called on April 17.
The countries profiting from the war oil shock, as others lose out
New York Times: US energy companies have made some of the biggest export gains.
Five of the main issues to be resolved in an Iran-US peace deal
New York Times: What you need to know about talks to end the war in the Middle East.
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Markets responding to easing tensions in the Middle East, SpaceX momentum, the pending Budget and a heavy run of company earnings. Video| Herald NOW Business
The ‘kamikaze dolphin’ unit that could help re-open the Strait of Hormuz
The US Navy has secretly trained dolphins to detect mines since the 1960s.
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.
Iran weighs up multimillion-dollar bounty on Trump and Netanyahu
Peace talks via Pakistan continue as the US hints at possible bomb strikes.
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.
Israel strikes south Lebanon day after ceasefire extension
‘What kind of a truce is this?’ ask displaced Lebanese amid Israel's strikes.
Lebanon-Israel ceasefire extended 45 days despite fresh attacks
The US says the April 16 ceasefire will be extended for 45 days.
Israelis chant threats, anti-Palestinian slogans at Jerusalem Day march
Palestinian residents hid indoors as crowds yelled 'Death to Arabs' nearby.
Govt tackles fuel crisis with books $8.4b in the red ... which isn't as bad as expected
Crown accounts for the nine months to March are faintly better than forecast.
Government announces who gets prioritised in event of major fuel crisis
The Government has set out rules for who can get access to fuel in the event of crisis.