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Israel and US attack Iran, sparking retaliatory strikes. Here's what we know

1 March 2026

After weeks of anticipation, Israel fired the first shot on Iran, drawing in the US and sparking retaliatory strikes that have hit several countries.

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US President Donald Trump says 'evil' Iranian leader is dead after US-Israeli air strikes
	1 Mar: Multiple sources are reporting Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in air strikes by the United States, in contrast to statements from Iran's foreign ministry that he is still alive.... more

Daniel Hillier is maintaining the outright lead early in the final round of the New Zealand golf Open at Millbrook Resort
	1 Mar: Daniel Hillier is maintaining the outright lead early in the final round of the New Zealand golf Open at Millbrook Resort... more

Shane van Gisbergen has dominated the closing stages of NASCAR's second division series race at the Circuit of the Americas
	1 Mar: Shane van Gisbergen has dominated the closing stages of NASCAR's second division series race at the Circuit of the Americas... more

The North Queensland Cowboys and Newcastle Knights will give NRL fans the first glimpse of the new interchange rules as they kick off the season in Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon
	1 Mar: The North Queensland Cowboys and Newcastle Knights will give NRL fans the first glimpse of the new interchange rules as they kick off the season in Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon... more

Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ruled Iran with defiance and brutality for 36 years. For many Iranians, he will not be revered
	1 Mar: Khamenei will largely be remembered for the profound weakness his leadership brought the Islamic Republic.... more

A man's body has been found in the search for a missing kayaker near Waiwera, north of Auckland
	1 Mar: A man's body has been found in the search for a missing kayaker near Waiwera, north of Auckland... more

Women trafficked, kids taught to shoot in PNG's tribal warfare industry
	1 Mar: The proliferation of illegal high-powered guns is fuelling tribal warfare across Papua New Guinea and warlords claim children as young as eight are being trained to carry the weapons.... more

Police are seeking more information about a serious assault in Matangi, in the Waikato
	1 Mar: Police are seeking more information about a serious assault in Matangi, in the Waikato... more

Iran will respond to US-Israeli strikes as existential threats to the regime – because they are
	1 Mar: The latest attack on Iran goes far beyond previous operations by Israel and the US in both scale and scope. Tehran will likely lean on unconventional warfare as well as its missile stockpile.... more

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Today's News

International:
Israel and US attack Iran, sparking retaliatory strikes. Here's what we know 14:57

International:
US President Donald Trump says 'evil' Iranian leader is dead after US-Israeli air strikes 14:37

Motorsports:
Shane van Gisbergen has dominated the closing stages of NASCAR's second division series race at the Circuit of the Americas 14:27

Accident and Emergency:
A man's body has been found in the search for a missing kayaker near Waiwera, north of Auckland 14:17

National:
Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has ruled Iran with defiance and brutality for 36 years. For many Iranians, he will not be revered 14:17

Golf:
Daniel Hillier is maintaining the outright lead early in the final round of the New Zealand golf Open at Millbrook Resort 14:07

National:
Iran will respond to US-Israeli strikes as existential threats to the regime – because they are 14:07

Rugby League:
The North Queensland Cowboys and Newcastle Knights will give NRL fans the first glimpse of the new interchange rules as they kick off the season in Las Vegas on Sunday afternoon 13:57

Law and Order:
Police are seeking more information about a serious assault in Matangi, in the Waikato 13:47

Education:
Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a staunch hardliner who mastered the art of playing his enemies off each other 13:07

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