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Middle East conflict live updates: US ‘blew up own planes’ stuck in a 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.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 6 hours ago

Middle East conflict live updates: Iran says five killed in strikes during rescue of missing US pilot

An intense search-and-rescue operation launched after a US jet crashed and crew ejected.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Desmond Freeman manhunt: Two associates released by Victoria police

The pair, both associates of Desmond Freeman, were arrested on Saturday.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Middle East conflict live updates: Trump confirms pilot missing inside Iran rescued after one of the most daring operations in US History

The pilot is now ‘safe and sound’ after a daring operation, the US President said.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 8 hours ago

Prince Andrew accused of ‘physical altercation’ with Elizabeth II aide

The alleged 'kinetic' blow is detailed in Robert Hardman's new book.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 9 hours ago

Trump aid cuts to Africa: How economies grew despite funding slump

Despite the cuts, sub-Saharan Africa’s economy grew by 4.1% in 2025.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

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.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 10 hours ago

Tel Aviv protesters rally against Israel’s war with Iran and Gaza crackdown

PM Netanyahu said Israel hit Iran's petrochemicals hub after striking steel sites.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 11 hours ago

French court upholds rape jail terms for ex-All Blacks Sevens player Rory Grice and two former Grenoble rugby stars

New Zealander Rory Grice was sentenced to 12 years in jail.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 15 hours ago

Nasa Artemis 2 astronauts close in on historic moon flyby milestone

The crew is about 272,000km from Earth, racing towards the moon at 178,154km/h.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 15 hours ago

Nasa Artemis 2 astronauts close-in on historic moon flyby milestone

The crew is about 272,000km from Earth - more than halfway to the moon.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 17 hours ago

Iran rejects Trump’s ‘helpless, stupid’ 48-hour ultimatum

Iran's central military command has rejected the US President's 48-hour ultimatum.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 18 hours ago

Trump issues 48-hour Iran deadline as nuclear plant strike fuels fears

Nuclear plant hit, pilots missing and Hormuz closed as US-Iran war escalates.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 20 hours ago

A phone-free childhood? One Irish village is making it happen

In 2023, Greystones parents adopted a voluntary 'no smart devices' code.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Dezi Freeman police killings: Two associates arrested in Victoria probe

Victoria Police say the pair are associates of Dezi Freeman, not relatives.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

US fighter jet shot down over Iran – pilot hunt turns into high-stakes race

US officials confirmed an F-15E Strike Eagle was shot down over Iran.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Artemis II crew share first Earth portrait as Orion speeds towards moon

Nasa shared new images taken from inside Orion, including a portrait of Earth from space.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Middle East conflict: US warplane downed over Iran, one crew rescued, the other missing

Iran says the US A-10 aircraft was downed near the Strait of Hormuz.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

How the fate of a US pilot could change the course of Iran war

The search for a US airman missing in Iran continues.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Myanmar junta chief elected as president, according to tally

He first seized power in a February 2021 coup, jailing Aung San Suu Kyi.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 1 day ago

Middle East conflict live updates: US warplane downed over Iran, one crew rescued

President Donald Trump has reportedly been briefed on the situation.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Cuba pardons 2010 prisoners amid United States pressure

Cuba's Govt will free thousands as a 'humanitarian' Easter gesture.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Australia: Haunting new images reveal details of encampment where Dezi Freeman made his last stand

The Aussie fugitive was hiding in a kitted-out shipping container with air vents.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Luigi Mangione federal trial over healthcare CEO killing delayed to January

If convicted in either court, Luigi Mangione could get life in prison without parole.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

United Nations Security Council delays vote on authorising force to protect the Strait of Hormuz

The Security Council draft backs ‘all defensive means’ to keep shipping lanes open.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

United Nations Security Council to vote on authorising force to protect the Strait of Hormuz

The Security Council draft backs ‘all defensive means’ to keep shipping lanes open.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

With a mighty thrust, Artemis astronauts blast towards moon

The six-minute engine burn locked the crew into a three-day trip to the moon.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Artemis astronauts blast towards moon on historic mission

The six-minute engine burn locked the crew into a three-day trip to the moon.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Iran vows ‘crushing’ attacks as strikes hit regional infrastructure

Missiles hit Tel Aviv and Tehran as air defences and explosions rocked cities.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Tesla quarterly auto sales rise 6.3% but miss estimates

Tesla delivered 358,023 vehicles in the quarter, missing analyst forecasts.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Middle East conflict live updates: Iran fires missiles at Tel Aviv after Donald Trump speech, while oil surges

The US President warned there would be further destruction unless Iran came to the table.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Pentagon chief Pete Hegseth asks army chief Randy George to step down

General Randy George has been asked to take immediate retirement.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

ADF rebels linked to Islamic State kill 43 in DR Congo’s Ituri province

The attack occurred in the volatile Ituri province, an army spokesman said.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

‘Monster’ funeral director left bodies to rot

Robert Bush, 48, pleaded guilty to fraud, including unidentified ashes, and theft.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Funeral director admits leaving 30 bodies to decompose in ‘worst’ UK scandal

Robert Bush, 48, pleaded guilty to fraud, including unidentified ashes, and theft.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Trump fires attorney-general Pam Bondi, appoints ex-lawyer Todd Blanche

The US President has named his former personal lawyer to serve as acting Attorney-General.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Strait of Hormuz blockade: UK foreign minister leads push to reopen key oil route

Around a fifth of the world’s oil and gas normally passes through the strait.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Iran vows ‘crushing’ attacks on US after Trump threats

Missiles hit Tel Aviv and Tehran as air defences and explosions rocked cities.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Iran fires missiles at Tel Aviv as Trump threatens to bomb it ‘back to the Stone Ages’

Missiles hit Tel Aviv and Tehran as air defences and explosions rocked cities.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 2 days ago

Middle East conflict live updates: Iran fires missiles at Tel Aviv after Donald Trump speech, while oil surges and stocks fall

It comes after he vowed to bomb the Islamic republic 'back to the Stone Ages' if no peace.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Middle East conflict live updates: NZ to join international meeting on reopening Strait of Hormuz

The meeting will assess measures to restore freedom of navigation.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Alleged Bondi terrorist suffers big legal loss after family claim they’re being harassed

Naveed Akram faces 59 charges over the Chanukah by the Sea mass shooting.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Cook Islands-New Zealand defence pact quiets China spat and resumes aid funding - Azaria Howell

Analysis: Aid tap turns back on as Winston Peters signs defence pact with Cook Islands.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

In South Dakota, neighbours feel sorry for Kristi Noem’s husband

New York Times: Bryon Noem's marriage has been the talk of the prairie for months.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

7.4-magnitude offshore earthquake hits eastern Indonesia

There is a warning of possible 'hazardous tsunami waves' within 1000km of the epicentre.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Middle East conflict live updates: Donald Trump to deliver first national address on Iran War

Expert believes Trump is likely to declare victory against Iran today.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Nasa Artemis 2 launch: Four astronauts take off for historic moon flyby

The four astronauts hope to venture further from Earth than any human before.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

How heavily fuel-reliant Pacific Islands are handling the Iran war crisis

About 80% of Pacific energy use relies on imported oil products.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Driverless robotaxis malfunction on Chinese motorway, leaving passengers stuck

At least 100 Baidu robotaxis stopped on a high-speed ring road in Wuhan, China.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Artemis II launch: Nasa’s top priority – keep astronauts safe

New York Times: Rocket failures, oxygen leaks and space debris are just the start.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Trump makes history with rare Supreme Court visit on birthright citizenship case

If the 14th Amendment is narrowed, hundreds of thousands could be left stateless.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Three more arrested over alleged anti-Semitic arson on Jewish ambulances in London

Police say the March 23 blaze is being treated as an anti-Semitic hate crime.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Trump claims Iran asked for ceasefire as Tehran denies talks and strikes continue

Iran flatly rejected Donald Trump's claim that Masoud Pezeshkian sought a truce.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

NZ and Cook Islands put pen to paper on agreement after relationship breakdown sparked by China deal

Foreign Minister Winston Peters has met with Mark Brown in the Cook Islands.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Donald Trump says King Charles would back him over Iran war

The King will make his 20th US visit, but his first state trip as monarch, this month.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Nasa Artemis 2 launch: Four astronauts set for historic Moon flyby

The four astronauts hope to venture further from Earth than any human before.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Middle East conflict live updates: Donald Trump claims Iran has asked for ceasefire, Iran denies it as ‘false and baseless’

US President claimed Iran asked for a ceasefire.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

Donald Trump calls Nato a ‘paper tiger’ and threatens US withdrawal over Iran

The US must get Congress approval before any attempt to leave Nato can proceed.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 3 days ago

‘Big bunch of nothing’: PM Anthony Albanese’s national address roasted as he urges people to ‘switch’ to public transport

Critics, including Pauline Hanson, slammed the address as empty.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Prince Harry’s flirty messages and ‘movie snuggles’ with reporter revealed during High Court trial

The messages appear to contradict Prince Harry's earlier High Court evidence.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Barbie Dream Fest backlash: Fans slam ‘Willy Wonka’-style flop in Florida

Fans paid between $125 and $788 each for adult tickets to Barbie Dream Fest.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

America’s Cup: Late challenges lodged as entry deadline passes for Naples regatta

The late entry deadline was extended by two months to allow hopeful challengers to enter.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Judge halts Trump White House ballroom project over funding powers

Judge Richard Leon said Trump must justify the demolition of the White House East Wing.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

US judge blocks Donald Trump order to strip NPR and PBS funding

Judge Randolph Moss ruled the funding order unlawful and unenforceable.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

US journalist Shelly Kittleson kidnapped in Baghdad

Iraqi officials say one suspect is in custody as the search continues.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Donald Trump faces a decision on whether to start a ground war in Iran

New York Times: Trump has the muscle to make good on his threats – but the risks are huge.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Wolf bites pensioner in the face in Hamburg street

Police say the wolf had roamed Hamburg streets for several days before the attack.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Prince Harry’s lawyers call for ‘substantial damages’ from UK tabloids

The nine-week High Court trial features seven public figures suing ANL.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Iran says it will target US tech firms if more leaders are killed

US strikes have hit Iranian bases, a Shia site and a cancer drug plant.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

Netanyahu vows Israel will ‘crush Iran’s terror regime’

Iran says it will hit US tech firms it deems to be complicit in strikes against leaders.

World - New Zealand Herald News - 4 days ago

King Charles to pay state visit to US in late April