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Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:42:30 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/artemis-crew-witnesses-meteorite-impacts-on-moon/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/artemis-crew-witnesses-meteorite-impacts-on-moon/ During their historic lunar flyby, astronauts on Nasa’s Artemis II mission witnessed meteorites striking the rugged surface of the moon, a sight that has piqued scientists’ curiosity.  Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:10:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/ceasefire-tested-as-iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-and-israel-continues-strikes/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/ceasefire-tested-as-iran-closes-strait-of-hormuz-and-israel-continues-strikes/ Wed, 08 Apr 2026 19:10:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/artemis-ii-s-crew-has-now-flown-farther-than-any-humans-see-the-journey-so-far/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/artemis-ii-s-crew-has-now-flown-farther-than-any-humans-see-the-journey-so-far/ The crew has flown more than 400,000 kilometres from Earth on the astronauts’ historic voyage around the far side of the moon. Wed, 08 Apr 2026 01:46:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/iranians-form-human-chains-on-bridges-and-around-power-plants-as-trump-vows-a-whole-civilisation-will-die-tonight/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/iranians-form-human-chains-on-bridges-and-around-power-plants-as-trump-vows-a-whole-civilisation-will-die-tonight/ Tue, 07 Apr 2026 19:10:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/moon-mission-artemis-astronauts-break-space-distance-record/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/moon-mission-artemis-astronauts-break-space-distance-record/ Watch live:  Mon, 06 Apr 2026 20:11:06 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-donald-trump-says-iran-ceasefire-proposal-not-good-enough/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-donald-trump-says-iran-ceasefire-proposal-not-good-enough/ Mon, 06 Apr 2026 19:11:37 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/choose-peace-pope-marks-first-easter-under-cloud-of-mideast-war/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/choose-peace-pope-marks-first-easter-under-cloud-of-mideast-war/ Pope Leo XIV urged “those who have the power to unleash wars” to “choose peace” in his first Easter blessing as pontiff with the Middle East conflict raging. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 22:13:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/artemis-astronauts-begin-fifth-day-on-historic-moon-mission/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/artemis-astronauts-begin-fifth-day-on-historic-moon-mission/ The four astronauts on Nasa’s Artemis 2 mission began their fifth day journeying to the moon on Sunday, after already taking in sights of the lunar surface never before seen by human eyes. Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:18:01 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-us-blew-up-own-planes-stuck-in-a-remote-area-of-iran-during-rescue-operation-for-stranded-pilot/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-us-blew-up-own-planes-stuck-in-a-remote-area-of-iran-during-rescue-operation-for-stranded-pilot/ Sun, 05 Apr 2026 21:13:36 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/nasa-artemis-2-astronauts-close-in-on-historic-moon-flyby-milestone/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/nasa-artemis-2-astronauts-close-in-on-historic-moon-flyby-milestone/ The Artemis astronauts are gearing up for their long-anticipated lunar flyby, including reviewing the surface features they must analyse and photograph during their time circling the moon. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 21:56:58 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-issues-48-hour-iran-deadline-as-nuclear-plant-strike-fuels-fears/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-issues-48-hour-iran-deadline-as-nuclear-plant-strike-fuels-fears/ President Donald Trump says Tehran has 48 hours left to cut a deal or face “all Hell”. Sat, 04 Apr 2026 20:17:33 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-us-warplane-downed-over-iran-one-crew-rescued/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-us-warplane-downed-over-iran-one-crew-rescued/ Fri, 03 Apr 2026 19:20:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/un-to-vote-on-authorising-force-to-protect-hormuz/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/un-to-vote-on-authorising-force-to-protect-hormuz/ The United Nations Security Council is to vote on a draft resolution brought by Bahrain to authorise the use of “defensive” force to protect shipping in the Strait of Hormuz from Iranian attacks. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 02:38:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/tiger-woods-tells-police-he-was-on-phone-with-the-president-after-crash/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/tiger-woods-tells-police-he-was-on-phone-with-the-president-after-crash/ Tiger Woods told police he was on the phone with “the President” immediately after his car crash in Florida and then expressed surprise when he was arrested, body camera video released has showed. Fri, 03 Apr 2026 00:54:43 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/hegseth-asks-top-us-army-officer-to-step-down/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/hegseth-asks-top-us-army-officer-to-step-down/ Secretary of Defence Pete Hegseth has asked General Randy George to step down as chief of staff of the US Army, a US official has said. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 21:54:22 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/rebel-attack-kills-43-in-northeastern-dr-congo-army/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/rebel-attack-kills-43-in-northeastern-dr-congo-army/ At least 43 people have been killed in the northeast of the Democratic Republic of Congo by rebels linked to the Islamic State group, the army has said. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 20:06:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-sacks-attorney-general-pam-bondi/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-sacks-attorney-general-pam-bondi/ US President Donald Trump has fired Attorney-General Pam Bondi and named his former personal lawyer to serve as the acting chief of the Justice Department. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 19:29:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/74-magnitude-offshore-earthquake-hits-eastern-indonesia/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/74-magnitude-offshore-earthquake-hits-eastern-indonesia/ A major 7.4-magnitude offshore earthquake has struck in eastern Indonesia, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, with a US monitoring centre issuing a warning of possible “hazardous tsunami waves” within 1000km of the epicentre. Thu, 02 Apr 2026 00:23:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/nasa-artemis-2-launch-four-astronauts-set-for-historic-moon-flyby/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/nasa-artemis-2-launch-four-astronauts-set-for-historic-moon-flyby/ You can watch Nasa’s livestream of the launch below.  Wed, 01 Apr 2026 22:23:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-donald-trump-claims-iran-has-asked-for-ceasefire-iran-denies-it-as-false-and-baseless/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-donald-trump-claims-iran-has-asked-for-ceasefire-iran-denies-it-as-false-and-baseless/ Wed, 01 Apr 2026 18:15:05 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-trump-tells-nations-struggling-with-fuel-shortages-go-get-your-own-oil-from-strait-of-hormuz/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-trump-tells-nations-struggling-with-fuel-shortages-go-get-your-own-oil-from-strait-of-hormuz/ Tue, 31 Mar 2026 18:49:04 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/uk-court-rules-paternity-not-possible-to-prove-after-twin-brothers-case/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/uk-court-rules-paternity-not-possible-to-prove-after-twin-brothers-case/ It is “not possible” to identify a child’s father after a woman had sex with twin brothers four days apart, a court has ruled. Tue, 31 Mar 2026 01:34:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-donald-trump-s-press-sec-describes-once-in-a-generation-chance-for-iran-to-make-a-deal/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-donald-trump-s-press-sec-describes-once-in-a-generation-chance-for-iran-to-make-a-deal/ Mon, 30 Mar 2026 18:29:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/sweet-heist-nestle-brand-says-12-tonnes-of-kitkat-choc-bars-stolen/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/sweet-heist-nestle-brand-says-12-tonnes-of-kitkat-choc-bars-stolen/ A huge shipment of crunchy KitKat chocolate bars was stolen in Europe, the brand said, warning that the heist risked causing shortages in stores right before Easter. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:56:21 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/christopher-luxon-provides-update-as-jet-fuel-drop-may-prompt-alert-level-assessment-australia-cuts-excise-tax/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/christopher-luxon-provides-update-as-jet-fuel-drop-may-prompt-alert-level-assessment-australia-cuts-excise-tax/ The Prime Minister will address New Zealand’s fuel situation at a press conference this afternoon, following a meeting of Cabinet. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 19:29:19 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/assault-ship-arrives-in-middle-east-as-us-weighs-iran-ground-troop-deployment/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/assault-ship-arrives-in-middle-east-as-us-weighs-iran-ground-troop-deployment/ The amphibious assault ship USS Tripoli has arrived in the Middle East, US Central Command has said, as speculation soars about the possible deployment of US ground troops in Iran. Sun, 29 Mar 2026 00:58:54 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-protests-no-kings-marches-take-place-across-us-and-europe/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-protests-no-kings-marches-take-place-across-us-and-europe/ Massive protests against President Donald Trump have kicked off across the United States and beyond, as millions of people vent fury over what they see as his authoritarian bent and law-trampling governance. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:46:26 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/paris-police-foil-bomb-attack-outside-bank-of-america-building/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/paris-police-foil-bomb-attack-outside-bank-of-america-building/ French police have stopped an apparent bomb attack outside a US bank in Paris when they arrested a person about to set off a homemade explosive device, officials and sources close to the case told AFP. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:19:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/houthi-rebels-fire-missile-towards-israel-as-red-sea-shipping-risk-grows/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/houthi-rebels-fire-missile-towards-israel-as-red-sea-shipping-risk-grows/ Yemen’s Houthi rebels have announced their entry into the Middle East war by launching a ballistic missile towards Israel, as the world struggled to contain the economic damage of a conflict now entering its second month. Sat, 28 Mar 2026 19:11:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-fbi-boss-kash-patel-s-emails-hacked-by-iran-linked-group/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-fbi-boss-kash-patel-s-emails-hacked-by-iran-linked-group/ Fri, 27 Mar 2026 19:33:41 Z