New Zealanders are among the thousands of travellers stranded in Dubai as missile strikes sparked widespread airspace closures across the Middle East, cancelling around 6000 flights in…
Texas bar shooting leaves 3 dead and 14 wounded as FBI investigates possible terrorism
FBI investigates Texas bar shooting as possible terrorism VIDEO CREDIT: FOX A gunman opened fire outside a bar in a popular entertainment district in the Texas…
We asked for your thoughts on NZ’s stance on the military strikes on Iran. Here’s what you said
A US guided-missile destroyer fires a Tomahawk Land Attack Missile in support of Operation Epic Fury. Photo: AP Joint US and Israeli military strikes on Iran have seen…
It is war: The joint US-Israeli strikes on Iran and Iran’s retaliation meet the definition, says AP
US military videos show strikes on Iran being launched VIDEO CREDIT: U.S. CENTRAL COMMAND The Associated Press is using the word “war” to refer to the…
How the US pulled off the assassination of the century
For a brief moment last year, Ali Khamenei’s life hung in the balance. Israeli officials had a fleeting opportunity to assassinate the Ayatollah during the 12-day war…
‘Delighted’: King Charles spotted with popular Kiwi snack
A Kiwi confectionery company says it is “delighted” after one of its products was spotted in King Charles’ car. A bag of RJ’s licorice was…
Cuba says 4 killed in boat shooting were trying to infiltrate country
Cuba’s Government said late Wednesday (local time) that the 10 passengers on a boat that opened fire on its soldiers were armed Cubans living in…
I was visiting relatives in Iran when the January slaughter began
Irene Shirazi* planned a pleasant trip to her home city of Tehran to visit relatives when the horrific events of January began to unfold. ‘Just…
Social media addiction trial: Woman says she was online ‘all day long’
A young woman who is battling against social media giants took the stand today to testify about her experience using the platforms as she was…
Rubio to visit Israel next week as US-Iran tensions soar
US Ambassador Mike Huckabee told embassy employees in an email that discussions with officials in Washington had led to a decision authorising departures for those…