WorldIraq shaken by blitz, instabilitySectarian warfare on the rise with fears of an anti-Shia crusade23 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldBahrain sentences four to death for killing policemen A Bahraini court has sentenced four men to death for killing two police officers during the pro-democracy protests.28 Apr 11:00 PM
WorldHarsh crackdown on Shia worshippers in BahrainSunni-Shia hostility in the Muslim world is likely to deepen because of the demolition of Shia holy places in Bahrain.20 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldLibyan city falls to anti-goverment forces - reportsLibya's second largest city, Benghazi, has fallen to anti-government forces after a crack army unit defected to the opposition and clashes spread to the capital, Tripoli, residents and news reports say.21 Feb 04:13 AM
WorldGaddafi's son warns of civil warThe son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has appeared on that country's state-owned television to make a statement denouncing the current civil unrest.21 Feb 01:40 AM
New ZealandMiddle East unrest doesn't equal revolution - professorThe wave of protests across the Middle East and North Africa don't yet constitute revolution and real democratic change may be decades away, Auckland University associate professor Stephen Hoadley says.21 Feb 12:59 AM
WorldAnger over British-trained Arab policeAnger is growing over the relationship between authoritarian Gulf governments and the British military and police.20 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldPower of brutality and its limitsLessons from an extraordinary uprising - for protesters and police alike.17 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldGaddafi sweats as protest fever reaches LibyaClashes between protesters and security forces left dozens of people injured in Libya today.16 Feb 08:40 PM
GolfGolf: Kiwis struggle in BahrainNew Zealand golfer Danny Lee carded a two-under par 70 to lie six shots off the pace at the Volvo Championship in Bahrain.27 Jan 06:53 PM
New ZealandParade for All Whites to celebrate achievementsPrime Minister John Key will kick off a parade to honour the All Whites in Wellington next Wednesday.14 Jul 08:00 PM