Middle East war shakes sharemarkets as bond yields and oil prices jump
New Zealand 10-year bond yields are at 4.51% from 4.35% at the start of the week, while the…
Largest US military hospital abroad halts labor, delivery services amid Iran war
The largest U.S. Department of Defense hospital abroad is pausing its labor and delivery services until further notice…
Echo Chamber: Christopher Luxon’s worst week in parliament
A global conflict has put the spotlight on a prime minister in conflict with himself. The thunder rolled…
Ben Shapiro Calls Piers Morgan ‘Jerry Springer’ Of Political TV
Conservative commentator Ben Shapiro tore into fellow political pundit Piers Morgan for platforming what he described as “America…
US, Israel attacks on Iran: New Zealand family in Kuwait wait to hear if they can return home
Sinsemillia Magele and Sage Magele work as teachers. The children’s aunt, Pauline Toleafoa, is also with them, having…
New Zealand needs a Defence shopping list
Mapp on Collins: Three particularly noteworthy things. Image: NZ Embassy Berlin New Zealand still has no specific plan…
Iran conflict: What NZ travellers can expect as Middle East crisis deepens
However, King believes the disruption won’t be as bad for Kiwis. Unlike Australian flights to Europe, New Zealanders…
UK maritime agency reports explosion, oil spill off Kuwait
AFP 5 Mar, 2026 03:44 AMQuick Read Subscribe to listenAccess to Herald Premium articles require a Premium subscription.…
Winston Peters shows clarity on Iran strikes as NZ focuses on what it can control – Editorial
“We are facing new circumstances … and we have to look at them with new eyes.” It was…
Mideast oil crisis revives stagflation spectre, haunting China’s deflation battle
Rising energy costs driven by Middle Eastern geopolitical tensions may provide some relief to China’s years-long struggle with…
IMF warns Iran conflict could hit growth via energy, trade shocks
IMF: ‘Highly fluid’ situation, assessment to come in April In a statement issued on March 3, 2026, the…
“Real Housewives of Dubai” star says she’s struggling to get her children out of UAE amid war in Iran
Caroline Stanbury says her family is being impacted by the war in Iran. The former Real Housewives of…