The price of 95 petrol has passed the $3 mark in some parts of the country.

NZ petrol prices creep past $3 a litre amid Middle East conflict

Infometrics chief executive Brad Olsen said 95 reaching the $3 benchmark was a sign of the wider trend.

3:47pm

A missile hits an Iranian warship

Australians on board US nuclear sub that struck Iranian ship

The submarine struck an Iranian frigate with a torpedo near Sri Lanka as part of US attacks, which killed 87 people.

3:04pm

Admiral Brad Cooper

US commander says Iranian drone carrier ship 'on fire'

Admiral Brad Cooper, head of US Central Command, said US forces had to date sunk more than 30 of Iran’s ships, including "an Iranian drone carrier ship roughly the size of a World War II aircraft carrier".

12:27pm

Smoke rises following Israeli bombardment in southern Lebanon as seen from northern Israel.

Panic in Beirut as Israel warns people to evacuate from city's south

Israel has struck sites in Beirut’s suburbs since the resurgence of hostilities between Israel and the Hezbollah militant group.

9:44am

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Iranian warship IRIS Dena is seen in the Bay of Bengal during International Fleet Review held at Visakhapatnam, India in February 2026.

Sunk Iranian warship was sailing home after exhibition hosted by India

A US submarine sunk the IRIS Dena off Sri Lanka on Wednesday, killing 87 people on board.

8:25am

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Plumes of smoke rise as strikes hit the city during the US–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Thursday, March 5, 2026.

Trump demands role in picking Iran's next leader as airstrikes continue

Trump's comments and Tehran’s expanding retaliatory strikes came as Israel and the US hammered Iran for a sixth day.

6:34am

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Child psychologists and development specialists encourage parents to check in with their children, make time for age-appropriate conversations and to correct misinformation without going into excessive detail.

How to navigate conversations with children about war

Exposure to war, even if it is indirect, can affect how kids think, feel and behave, according to mental health experts.

6:00am

1:32

Iranian Shahed-136 drone technology was adapted by the US military, then used against Iran (file image).

The irony of the US repurposing Iranian drone tech to attack Iran

In the opening salvoes of the attack, the US quietly introduced its Lucas one-way attack drone.

6:00am

Iran's Foreign Minister says US will 'bitterly regret' sinking frigate

Iran's Foreign Minister says US will 'bitterly regret' sinking frigate

Conflict was sparked over the weekend when the US and Israel launched a major military operation against Iran which killed Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei.

Thursday 7:42pm

Financial information is displayed on the floor at the New York Stock Exchange in New York, Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

US stock market rebounds from swings as oil prices stop spiking

One report said growth for US businesses in the real estate, finance and other services industries accelerated last month at the fastest pace since the summer of 2022.

Thursday 11:01am

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Spain's Foreign Minister Jose Manuel Albares Bueno speaks with the media as he arrives for a meeting of EU foreign ministers at the European Council building in Brussels, Monday, February 23, 2026.

Spanish government denies cooperation with US in Middle East

Moments after a White House spokesperson said the Spanish government in Madrid had agreed to help the US, Spanish Foreign Minister José Manuel Albares came out and flatly denied that the European government had changed its position.

Thursday 10:28am

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US President Donald Trump gestures next to Britain's Prime Minister Keir Starmer during a joint press conference at Chequers near Aylesbury, England.

How Trump's ire with Starmer over Iran may rattle US-UK relationship

The so-called "special relationship" was tested this week when Trump called Britain "uncooperative" and slammed Starmer as “not Winston Churchill” after he initially rebuffed a US request to use UK bases for attacks on Iran.

Thursday 8:40am

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A missile hits an Iranian warship

US submarine torpedoes Iranian warship as bombardment intensifies

Meanwhile, Iran launched more missiles and drones as it warned of the destruction of military and economic infrastructure across the Middle East.

Thursday 7:02am

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A desert road in Saudi Arabia. File photo.

Kiwi couple's seven-hour drive to catch a flight out of Riyadh

After the conflict broke out, Lyndon Urqhart and his wife travelled from Qatar to Saudi Arabia in the hopes of getting another flight.

Wed, Mar 4

Christopher Luxon (left) and Chlöe Swarbrick (right).

Luxon forced into correction over Iran war visas

The Greens co-leader says he "snuck" into Parliament "late last night" to correct the record, and it shows he's "not across his brief".

Wed, Mar 4

Travelers check departure times as many flights are cancelled at Beirut Rafik Hariri International Airport in Beirut, Lebanon.

How do airlines judge when and where it's safe to fly near a conflict zone?

A UK-based aviation expert said it was very much dependant on the government and safety agencies.

Wed, Mar 4

A group of men inspects the ruins of a police station struck Monday amid the US–Israeli military campaign in Tehran, Iran, Tuesday, March 3, 2026.

Israel steps up airstrikes in Tehran, as Iran widens its response

As explosions rang out in Tehran and in Lebanon — where Israel said it struck Hezbollah militants — the American embassy in Saudi Arabia came under drone attack.

Wed, Mar 4

President Donald Trump speaks during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington.

Trump threatens to cut off trade with Spain over military base access

"We're going to cut off all trade with Spain," Trump told reporters during an Oval Office meeting with German Chancellor Friedrich Merz.

Wed, Mar 4

'We just don't learn': The Americans who oppose war with Iran

'We just don't learn': The Americans who oppose war with Iran

US Correspondent Logan Church spoke to anti-war protesters in New York who want President Donald Trump to end the military campaign.

Wed, Mar 4

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Trump’s rationale for attacking Iran, and the return of a Kiwi film classic.

News in 90 Seconds March 4

The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Trump’s rationale for attacking Iran, and the return of a Kiwi film classic.

Wed, Mar 4

Keir Starmer and Donald Trump in 2025

Trump lashes out at UK PM: 'Not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with'

"This is not Winston Churchill that we’re dealing with," Trump said at the White House, blasting Britain's reluctance to let US warplanes use its bases.

Wed, Mar 4

Smoke rises from the area after multiple powerful explosions occurred in several locations across Iran's capital Tehran on March 2, 2026.

US bombing of Iran shows little evidence of endgame strategy

Analysis: Negotiation, institution-building and legitimate transition of power are all needed, writes Farah N. Jan.

Wed, Mar 4

Petrol generic image

New Zealand has 'healthy stock levels' of fuel - MBIE

Iran has said the Strait of Hormuz – where about 20 million barrels of the world's traded oil moves each day – is closed.

Tue, Mar 3

President Donald Trump speaks during a Medal of Honor ceremony in the East Room of the White House, Monday, March 2, 2026, in Washington.

Trump facing mounting criticism about his Iran war battle plan

The frustration is coming not just from the political left but also from his MAGA base, as the conflict expands, energy prices surge, and the death toll in the Middle East rise.

Tue, Mar 3

Prime Minister Christopher Luxon

Luxon says he 'misspoke' on 'any actions' in Iran

The Prime Minister said yesterday he supported "any actions" to stopping Iran from getting a nuclear weapon, sponsoring terrorism and repressing its own people.

Tue, Mar 3