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Sun, 19 Apr 2026 07:35:11 Z en https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-iran-closes-hormuz-strait-again-as-donald-trump-warns-against-blackmail/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-iran-closes-hormuz-strait-again-as-donald-trump-warns-against-blackmail/ Sat, 18 Apr 2026 20:24:36 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-oil-plunges-stocks-jump-as-iran-declares-hormuz-open/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-oil-plunges-stocks-jump-as-iran-declares-hormuz-open/ Fri, 17 Apr 2026 20:25:37 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/singer-d4vd-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murdering-missing-teenage-girl/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/singer-d4vd-arrested-on-suspicion-of-murdering-missing-teenage-girl/ Singer D4vd has been arrested on suspicion of murdering a teenage girl, whose decomposing body was found inside a car registered in his name. Fri, 17 Apr 2026 02:50:09 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-israel-lebanon-agree-10-day-ceasefire/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-israel-lebanon-agree-10-day-ceasefire/ Thu, 16 Apr 2026 19:17:00 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/carnival-cruise-passenger-over-served-14-tequila-shots-wins-300-000-payout/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/carnival-cruise-passenger-over-served-14-tequila-shots-wins-300-000-payout/ A California nurse has been awarded US$300,000 in damages after suing cruise operator Carnival Corporation for being over-served alcohol aboard one of its ships. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 08:46:02 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/indianapolis-shooting-over-pokemon-cards-leaves-man-needing-surgery/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/indianapolis-shooting-over-pokemon-cards-leaves-man-needing-surgery/ An argument over Pokemon cards ended with a man in handcuffs and another in hospital – a situation called “totally ridiculous” by police. Thu, 16 Apr 2026 04:13:59 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/fire-breaks-out-at-viva-energy-oil-refinery-in-geelong-australia/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/fire-breaks-out-at-viva-energy-oil-refinery-in-geelong-australia/ Emergency crews are responding to an out-of-control fire at one of Australia’s two remaining oil refineries, which supplies 10% of the country’s fuel. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 22:40:07 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-us-to-send-thousands-more-troops-to-iran-both-sides-agree-to-return-to-negotiations/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-us-to-send-thousands-more-troops-to-iran-both-sides-agree-to-return-to-negotiations/ Wed, 15 Apr 2026 19:49:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-claims-diet-coke-fanta-kills-cancer-cells-says-dr-oz/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-claims-diet-coke-fanta-kills-cancer-cells-says-dr-oz/ United States President Donald Trump has claimed that diet soft drinks could potentially eliminate cancer cells, according to Dr Mehmet Oz. Wed, 15 Apr 2026 03:09:57 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-second-round-of-us-iran-peace-talks-on-the-cards-un-chief-says/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-second-round-of-us-iran-peace-talks-on-the-cards-un-chief-says/ Tue, 14 Apr 2026 19:30:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/arizona-woman-contracts-botulism-after-eating-fermented-swordfish/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/arizona-woman-contracts-botulism-after-eating-fermented-swordfish/ An Arizona woman who survived cancer twice ended up in hospital after developing a life-threatening illness from eating fermented swordfish. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:31:47 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/harvey-weinstein-rape-retrial-to-begin-on-wednesday/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/harvey-weinstein-rape-retrial-to-begin-on-wednesday/ The retrial of disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein on a rape charge on which a jury was previously deadlocked begins Wednesday, April 15, although he will remain imprisoned for other offences regardless of the verdict. Tue, 14 Apr 2026 02:17:45 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-trump-warns-iran-boats-breaching-us-blockade-will-be-eliminated/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-trump-warns-iran-boats-breaching-us-blockade-will-be-eliminated/ Mon, 13 Apr 2026 19:14:48 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/eric-swalwell-suspends-governor-campaign-as-expulsion-calls-grow/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/eric-swalwell-suspends-governor-campaign-as-expulsion-calls-grow/ Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-California) is suspending his campaign for California governor two days after reports that a former staffer accused him of sexual assault and multiple other women alleged sexual misconduct. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 02:32:31 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-trump-orders-us-navy-to-block-hormuz-strait-after-iran-talks-fail/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-trump-orders-us-navy-to-block-hormuz-strait-after-iran-talks-fail/ Trump has ordered the US Navy to block the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping lane. Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:53:16 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/lebanon-pm-says-he-s-working-to-stop-war-ensure-israeli-withdrawal/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/lebanon-pm-says-he-s-working-to-stop-war-ensure-israeli-withdrawal/ Lebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam said on Sunday he was working to stop the Israel-Hezbollah war, even as Israeli Premier Benjamin Netanyahu told troops in south Lebanon the fight there was far from over. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 23:22:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/russia-ukraine-war-easter-truce-between-ukraine-and-russia-ends/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/russia-ukraine-war-easter-truce-between-ukraine-and-russia-ends/ A truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter has formally expired, both sides having accused each other of thousands of violations, despite a lull in Russian air raids. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 22:55:11 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/us-vice-president-jd-vance-says-talks-failed-to-reach-agreement-with-iran/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/us-vice-president-jd-vance-says-talks-failed-to-reach-agreement-with-iran/ Iran and the United States failed to reach an agreement to end the war in the Middle East, US Vice-President JD Vance said after marathon talks in Islamabad, adding that he was leaving negotiations after giving Tehran the “final and best offer”. Sun, 12 Apr 2026 03:55:14 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/israel-s-pm-says-war-succeeded-in-crushing-iran-s-nuclear-and-missile-programmes-as-protesters-rally/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/israel-s-pm-says-war-succeeded-in-crushing-iran-s-nuclear-and-missile-programmes-as-protesters-rally/ Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said that the joint United States-Israeli war against Iran had succeeded in “crushing” its nuclear and ballistic missile programmes. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:37:53 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/russia-ukraine-ceasefire-begins-for-orthodox-easter-amid-drone-strikes/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/russia-ukraine-ceasefire-begins-for-orthodox-easter-amid-drone-strikes/ An uneasy truce between Russia and Ukraine to mark the Orthodox Easter has begun, with Kyiv warning it would respond “immediately” if Russia violated it. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:30:41 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/us-warships-enter-strait-of-hormuz-to-clear-iran-sea-mines/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/us-warships-enter-strait-of-hormuz-to-clear-iran-sea-mines/ Two US Navy warships have gone through the Strait of Hormuz at the start of an operation to clear the strategic waterway of mines laid by Iran, US Central Command says. Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:27:25 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/iran-us-talks-in-pakistan-third-round-expected-as-six-week-war-drags-on/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/iran-us-talks-in-pakistan-third-round-expected-as-six-week-war-drags-on/ By Susannah George and Shaiq Hussain Sat, 11 Apr 2026 19:07:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/nasa-artemis-2-crew-begins-tense-fiery-re-entry-to-earth-splashdown/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/nasa-artemis-2-crew-begins-tense-fiery-re-entry-to-earth-splashdown/ Four astronauts have returned to Earth after becoming the first humans to fly to the moon in more than 50 years. Fri, 10 Apr 2026 22:53:35 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/artemis-2-astronauts-set-for-critical-splashdown-after-moon-flyby/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/artemis-2-astronauts-set-for-critical-splashdown-after-moon-flyby/ The Artemis 2 astronauts are preparing for a high-stakes re-entry and splashdown, the final and perhaps most risky step of their historic 10-day journey around the moon.  Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:45:15 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-warns-iran-has-no-cards-ahead-of-strait-of-hormuz-talks/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/trump-warns-iran-has-no-cards-ahead-of-strait-of-hormuz-talks/ President Donald Trump says Iran has “no cards” in upcoming talks with the United States - apart from Tehran’s effective stranglehold on the crucial Strait of Hormuz shipping channel.  Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:27:28 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-trump-says-nato-allies-have-days-to-send-warships-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/middle-east-conflict-live-updates-trump-says-nato-allies-have-days-to-send-warships-to-reopen-strait-of-hormuz/ Thu, 09 Apr 2026 19:38:13 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/primrose-hill-stabbing-grandson-of-acclaimed-kiwi-film-maker-killed-in-brawl/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/primrose-hill-stabbing-grandson-of-acclaimed-kiwi-film-maker-killed-in-brawl/ The grandson of an acclaimed Kiwi film-maker has been killed in an attack at a popular North London park over the Easter break. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 04:20:40 Z https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/us-couple-sued-by-landlord-after-bad-google-reviews-over-rental-fines/ https://www.newstalkzb.co.nz/news/world/us-couple-sued-by-landlord-after-bad-google-reviews-over-rental-fines/ In the US, a couple have been sued by their former landlord after leaving two bad Google reviews – but the tenants claim they were subject to new strict property rules and even faced a parking fine during a snowfall. Thu, 09 Apr 2026 02:17:34 Z 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