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    US President Donald Trump says 'evil' Iranian leader is dead after US-Israeli air strikes
     1 March 2026
    US President Donald Trump says Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in US air strikes. Iran's state media has confirmed the ayatollah has died.
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    Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a staunch hardliner who mastered the art of playing his enemies off each other
    1 Mar: A conservative Islamic scholar with a head for politics, Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei succeeded his mentor in the wake of the Iran-Iraq War — and consolidated his grip on power over the following decades.... more
    Daniel Hillier's lead is holding during the final round of the New Zealand golf Open at Millbrook Resort
    1 Mar: Daniel Hillier's lead is holding during the final round of the New Zealand golf Open at Millbrook Resort... more
    Israel and US attack Iran, sparking retaliatory strikes. Here's what we know
    1 Mar: After weeks of anticipation, Israel fired the first shot on Iran, drawing in the US and sparking retaliatory strikes that have hit several countries.... 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
    A search is underway for a man swept off the rocks at Union Bay, in Auckland's West Coast, today
    1 Mar: A search is underway for a man swept off the rocks at Union Bay, in Auckland's West Coast, today... more
    A rearguard action from the Zimbabwe tail has been unable to stop them limping to a paltry total after winning the toss and batting against the White Ferns in the third and final T20 in Hamilton
    1 Mar: A rearguard action from the Zimbabwe tail has been unable to stop them limping to a paltry total after winning the toss and batting against the White Ferns in the third and final T20 in Hamilton... 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
    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

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     Today's News

    International:
    US President Donald Trump says 'evil' Iranian leader is dead after US-Israeli air strikes 15:27

    Education:
    Iran's Ayatollah Ali Khamenei was a staunch hardliner who mastered the art of playing his enemies off each other 15:27

    Cricket:
    A rearguard action from the Zimbabwe tail has been unable to stop them limping to a paltry total after winning the toss and batting against the White Ferns in the third and final T20 in Hamilton 15:27

    Golf:
    Daniel Hillier's lead is holding during the final round of the New Zealand golf Open at Millbrook Resort 15:07

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

    Auckland:
    A search is underway for a man swept off the rocks at Union Bay, in Auckland's West Coast, today 14:57

    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

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

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