First Lady Jill Biden checks out the stage before the Democratic National Convention Monday

Jill Biden opens up about Joe Biden dropping 2024 reelection bid in memoir

Jill Biden is breaking her silence about Joe Biden's decision to abruptly end his 2024 presidential reelection bid under pressure from Democrats concerned about his age, health and viability.

Thursday 8:14am

Video provided by US Central Command showed munitions hitting vessels in the Strait of Hormuz.

US says 16 mine-laying vessels destroyed, Iran vows to block Strait of Hormuz

The concern was that mines could make it impossible for tankers to pass through the Strait of Hormuz, which was one of the world's important shipping chokepoints.

Wed, Mar 11

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Smoke rise from an Israeli airstrike in Dahiyeh, Beirut's southern suburbs, at sunset in Beirut, Lebanon.

Hegseth says today's strikes will be 'most intense' of Iran war

The war has entered its 11th day with no end in sight as its effects were felt across the region and beyond.

Wed, Mar 11

Flames rise from an oil storage facility south of the capital Tehran as strikes hit the city during the US–Israel military campaign

New strikes hit Tehran as Israel vows 'many surprises' in Iran war

In a post, US President Donald Trump threatened that the Middle Eastern country would be "hit very hard".

Sun, Mar 8

Fuel prices in Auckland on March 7, 2026.

'Week after week' petrol hikes as Iran war sends oil price soaring

Instability around the Strait of Hormuz and soaring crude prices are putting sharp upward pressure on NZ fuel costs, with 91 expected to top $3 a litre within days.

Sat, Mar 7

An FBI seal is displayed on a podium.

Missing Epstein files with uncorroborated Trump claims published

US Justice Department said the files had been "incorrectly coded as duplicative", and therefore were inadvertently not published along with other investigative documents.

Fri, Mar 6

President Donald Trump, joined by FIFA President Gianni Infantino (2nd L), speaks to Secretary of Homeland Security Kristi Noem (L) during a meeting of the White House

Trump replaces Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem

Trump says he’ll make Nome a "Special Envoy for The Shield of the Americas”, a new security initiative that he said would focus on the Western Hemisphere.

Fri, Mar 6

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.

Thu, Mar 5

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.

Thu, Mar 5

Bill and Hillary Clinton's deposition videos.

Republicans question Clintons on Epstein - and also UFOs, pizzagate conspiracy

The closed-door depositions showed how lawmakers at times seemed not able to resist the spectacle of questioning a couple who for decades led the Democrats.

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

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

Bill Clinton faced searching questions both from Republicans and Democrats about photos of the former president that have been released as part of the case files on Epstein.

'Nothing that I saw': Video of Bill Clinton's Epstein testimony released

Bill Clinton faced searching questions both from Republicans and Democrats about photos of the former president that have been released as part of the case files on Epstein.

Tue, Mar 3

President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 27

No signs of preemptive strike from Iran before US-Israeli attacks, sources say

Senior Trump administration officials had earlier told reporters that there were indicators that the Iranians could launch a preemptive attack.

Mon, Mar 2

Dozens gathered in central Auckland to celebrate the news, describing a mix of relief, disbelief and cautious optimism as the country enters an uncertain new chapter.

'First step toward victory': Iranians in NZ react to Khamenei’s death

Dozens gathered in Auckland to celebrate the news, describing a mix of relief and cautious optimism as the country enters an uncertain new chapter.

Sun, Mar 1

Anthropic's Claude app (file image).

Trump stand-off with high-flying AI firm escalates dramatically

Anthropic said it would challenge what it called a legally unsound action “never before publicly applied to an American company.”

Sun, Mar 1

President Donald Trump disembarks Air Force One at Palm Beach International Airport in West Palm Beach, Fla., Friday, Feb. 27

Read Donald Trump’s speech on Iran in full

He claimed Iran has continued to develop its nuclear program and plans to develop missiles to reach the US and appealed to the Iranian people to “take over your government.”

Sun, Mar 1

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Smoke rises on the skyline after an explosion in Tehran, Iran.

US, Israel launch attack on Iran with tensions high over nuclear talks

The first apparent strike occurred near the offices of Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei in Tehran.

Sat, Feb 28

President Donald Trump speaks to reporters before departing on Marine One from the South Lawn of the White House

Trump raises the possibility of a 'friendly takeover of Cuba'

Trump said the US is in talks with Havana and raised the possibility of a “friendly takeover of Cuba” without offering any details on what he meant.

Sat, Feb 28

Former President Bill Clinton

Bill Clinton says he 'did nothing wrong' as he faces Epstein grilling

“I saw nothing, and I did nothing wrong,” the former Democratic president said.

Sat, Feb 28

In this photo provided by Ukraine's 93rd Kholodnyi Yar Separate Mechanized Brigade press service, soldiers fire at a Russian FPV drone on the frontline in Druzhkivka, Donetsk region, Ukraine.

Ukraine says Russia launched major aerial attack before talks with US

The bombardment, which included 11 ballistic missiles, targeted critical infrastructure and residential areas across eight regions of Ukraine.

Fri, Feb 27

Former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks during the Clinton Global Initiative, Sept. 24, 2025

Hillary Clinton testifies she has no information on Epstein's crimes

The closed-door depositions come after months of tense back-and-forth between the former high-powered Democratic couple and the Republican-controlled House Oversight Committee.

Fri, Feb 27

Oman's Minister of Foreign Affairs Sayyid Badr bin Hamad Al Busaidi, right, holds a meeting with White House special envoy Steve Witkoff, centre, and Jared Kushner.

US and Iran hold another round of indirect nuclear talks

President Trump wants a deal to constrain Iran's nuclear program, and he sees an opportunity while the country is struggling at home with growing dissent following nationwide protests.

Fri, Feb 27

Digital fingerprint on black screen.

Govt deciding if US should get access to Kiwis' biometric data

The US has given the 42 countries in its Visa Waiver Program until the end of the year to conclude negotiations on biometrics or risk losing visa-free travel status.

Thu, Feb 26

President Donald Trump exits the House Chamber after delivering the State of the Union address to a joint session of Congress in the House chamber

Trump's post-State of the Union sales job begins now

President Donald Trump has delivered the State of the Union. Now the challenge for him is to make that message stick.

Thu, Feb 26