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    Strait of Hormuz: Gulf states’ food security is at immediate risk but wider shortages could push up consumer prices globally
     5 March 2026
    Gulf states depend on food imported via the strait – and shipping surcharges could raise the cost of consumer goods around the world.
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    Why are some Shia Muslims mourning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei?
    5 Mar: News of Ayatollah Ali Khamenei's death sparked jubilant celebrations in Iran and across the Iranian diaspora. Yet for some Shia Muslims, it triggered grief and anger.... more
    Seasonal produce to make the most of in March
    5 Mar: From apples to avocados, these are the early autumn fruit and veggies to look for.... more
    Noel Gallagher hailed his brother Liam Gallagher as he collected the Songwriter of the Year gong at the BRIT Awards
    5 Mar: The Oasis rocker was honoured at the Manchester ceremony on Saturday (28.02.26) and took the opportunity to pay tribute to Liam and the rest of the Roll With It band after their hugely successful reunion last year.... more
    Mark Ronson paid an emotional tribute to the late Amy Winehouse as he collected the Outstanding Contribution to Music prize at the BRIT Awards
    5 Mar: The 50-year-old singer-songwriter was recognised at Saturday's (28.02.26) ceremony in Manchester and recalled how this week marks 20 years since he met the late musician - with the pair going on to pen the iconic hit Back to Black together on the "same day" - a moment that "changed his life forever".... more
    A patched Black Power member's been charged after allegedly assaulting two people in a road rage attack in Waikato
    5 Mar: A patched Black Power member's been charged after allegedly assaulting two people in a road rage attack in Waikato... more
    Iran's retaliations 'starting to look a little desperate': Laura Tingle on the Middle East war
    5 Mar: The ABC's global affairs editor, Laura Tingle, is in Dubai and is providing daily updates on the Middle East war.... more
    The men's 1500 metres at the national track and field championships in Auckland has been changed to a straight final
    5 Mar: The men's 1500 metres at the national track and field championships in Auckland has been changed to a straight final... more
    A former Proteas captain is lauding the record-breaking display from Finn Allen that launched the Black Caps into the final of cricket's T20 World Cup
    5 Mar: A former Proteas captain is lauding the record-breaking display from Finn Allen that launched the Black Caps into the final of cricket's T20 World Cup... more
    What would Winston Churchill make of war with Iran?
    5 Mar: Donald Trump has said Keir Starmer is ‘no Churchill’, but his dismissal is based on a simplified version of history.... more

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     Today's News

    National:
    What would Winston Churchill make of war with Iran? 16:17

    Cricket:
    A former Proteas captain is lauding the record-breaking display from Finn Allen that launched the Black Caps into the final of cricket's T20 World Cup 16:17

    National:
    Strait of Hormuz: Gulf states’ food security is at immediate risk but wider shortages could push up consumer prices globally 16:07

    International:
    Why are some Shia Muslims mourning Ayatollah Ali Khamenei? 16:07

    Entertainment:
    Noel Gallagher hailed his brother Liam Gallagher as he collected the Songwriter of the Year gong at the BRIT Awards 16:05

    Entertainment:
    Mark Ronson paid an emotional tribute to the late Amy Winehouse as he collected the Outstanding Contribution to Music prize at the BRIT Awards 15:35

    Law and Order:
    A patched Black Power member's been charged after allegedly assaulting two people in a road rage attack in Waikato 15:27

    Rugby:
    The men's 1500 metres at the national track and field championships in Auckland has been changed to a straight final 15:07

    Entertainment:
    Sam Fender and Olivia Dean's Rein Me In has won Song of the Year at the BRIT Awards 15:05

    Living & Travel:
    Iran's retaliations 'starting to look a little desperate': Laura Tingle on the Middle East war 14:37

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