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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 March 2026
    A conservative Islamic scholar with a head for politics, Iranian Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei succeeded his mentor Ruhollah Khomeini in the wake of the Iran-Iraq War — and consolidated the Iranian Revolution's grip on power over the following decades.
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    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
    Israel and US attack Iran live updates: Khamenei's death brings 'justice for the people of Iran', Trump says
    1 Mar: US President Donald Trump uses social media to declare that Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead. Follow live.... 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
    Seventh narco sub discovered in the Pacific as Australia's cocaine habit drives heavy traffic
    1 Mar: At least seven narco subs have been discovered in Pacific waters near Australia in the past 18 months, with experts warning that Australia's cocaine demand means more are on the way.... more
    Israel and US attack Iran live updates: Blasts heard in Tehran and explosions reported in cities across Middle East
    1 Mar: Israel and the US have attacked Iran, with a swift response from Tehran threatening to widen the conflict across the Middle East. Follow live.... more
    Crown prince Reza Pahlavi on US military intervention in Iran and how a post Islamic Republic 'transition' would work
    28 Feb: As the United States and Iran held their third round of nuclear talks on Thursday in Geneva amid heightened regional fears of the prospect of another war in the Middle East, Iran's exiled crown prince Reza Pahlavi says now is the time to move forward with military intervention.... more
    Bill Clinton tells congressional committee he had 'no idea' about Jeffrey Epstein's crimes
    28 Feb: The former US president is being questioned by the House Oversight Committee, which is looking into the US government's handling of the Epstein case.... more
    Facing threats of war, Denmark turns to a new weapon: women
    28 Feb: Denmark is fast-tracking female conscription as it muscles up to Russia and faces threats of invasion from the US.... more
    Tennis star Destanee Aiava 'scared' to walk on court because of death threats
    28 Feb: Destanee Aiava was once called the best 14-year-old female tennis player in the world. Just over a decade later, she is walking away from the sport and calling out its toxic culture.... more

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     Today's News

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

    Environment:
    The Hurricanes have confirmed Brett Cameron has been ruled out for the rest of Super Rugby 13:07

    Politics:
    Women trafficked, kids taught to shoot in PNG's tribal warfare industry 12:37

    Golf:
    The final round of the NZ Golf Open is underway at Millbrook Resort with all eyes on the final group of Kiwis Dan Hillier and Kerry Mountcastle 12:37

    Auckland:
    A person has been seriously injured in a two vehicle crash on Auckland's Northwestern Motorway 12:27

    Rugby League:
    The Newcastle Knights aren't putting any pressure on Dylan Brown to justify his record NRL contract 11:57

    International:
    Israel and US attack Iran live updates: Khamenei's death brings 'justice for the people of Iran', Trump says 11:47

    International:
    Israel and US attack Iran, sparking retaliatory strikes. Here's what we know 11:47

    Law and Order:
    Seventh narco sub discovered in the Pacific as Australia's cocaine habit drives heavy traffic 11:17

    Politics:
    How young people experience school plays a critical role in their mental health 11:07

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