New ZealandNZ's first real Covid case: Seven-month confirmation longest expert has heard ofCovid-19 first came to our shores from Italy in late February.23 Sep 03:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy Bahrain recognising Israel mattersFor the gulf states, Israel is a hedge against the declining role of the US13 Sep 10:36 PM
WorldIran executes wrestler after Trump asked for his life to be sparedIran broadcast wrestler Navid Afkari's televised 'confession' last week.12 Sep 09:26 AM
WorldCovid 19: Middle East death toll over 50,000Likely to be more as war-ravaged nations such as Libya and Yemen are under-reported.03 Sep 06:28 PM
World'Snapback': US demands restoration of UN sanctions against IranTrump pledged that under his administration Iran will never have a nuclear weapon.19 Aug 11:50 PM
WorldLebanon's govt resigns in wake of Beirut explosionLebanese Prime Minister Hassan Diab says he is taking 'a step back'.10 Aug 06:00 PM
WorldRace to the White House: Russia acting against Biden; China opposes TrumpUS intelligence suspects Russia of denigrating Joe Biden ahead of the election.08 Aug 03:27 AM
New ZealandKurdish-Iranian author Behrouz Boochani given refugee status in New ZealandBoochani has been in New Zealand since November.24 Jul 12:48 AM
WorldMissile battery, miscommunication to blame for Ukraine jetliner shooting - ReportIran claims miscommunication led to a Ukrainian jetliner being shot down in January.12 Jul 09:05 PM
New ZealandNZ spies broke into embassies for CIA and MI6NZ spy agency broke into Indian High Commission and the Iranian Embassy.30 Jun 07:11 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldReopening on shaky ground: The view from five countriesNew York Times: Some countries have ended lockdown despite struggling with rising cases.10 Jun 09:09 PM
New ZealandCouple kept apart by coronavirus outbreak border restrictionsINZ says exceptions will be granted only for extreme circumstances.27 Apr 10:14 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldTo pressure Iran, Pompeo turns to the deal Trump renouncedNew York Times: He is preparing an argument that US remains a participant in nuclear deal.27 Apr 07:00 AM
WorldTrump orders navy to 'attack' Iranian ships that harass US vesselsUS President warns Iran the Navy will "destroy" any gunboats which hound its ships.22 Apr 05:21 PM
World'Zombie Jolie' on ventilator in Iran after catching Covid 19The Jolie lookalike is on a ventilator after contracting the virus in jail.17 Apr 07:20 PM
WorldHow the world prepares to exit Covid-19 lockdownsSome countries have announced social distancing measures may be relaxed in coming weeks.09 Apr 11:12 PM
WorldCovid-19 coronavirus: Israeli health minister has virusAs Israel's case count rose, the country was rattled by the diagnosis of a minister.03 Apr 12:20 AM
WorldHundreds in Iran tragically die taking Covid-19 'cure'Officials beg citizens to stop drinking industrial alcohol after nearly 300 deaths.27 Mar 08:29 AM
WorldCoronavirus: Deaths mount in US, Italy & IranNew York City mayor warns worse is yet to come and urges military to respond.22 Mar 05:30 PM
WorldDeath toll spikes in Iran, with total now at 1135Iran have reported its single biggest jump in fatalities from the coronavirus.18 Mar 08:18 PM
WorldIran's coronavirus burial pits are so vast they're visible from spaceTwo large trenches in a new section of Qom graveyard are visible from space.12 Mar 04:41 PM
WorldWhy experts say Iran could be lying about its coronavirus outbreakExperts fear Iran may be downplaying the severity of its coronavirus outbreak.10 Mar 03:53 PM
WorldItaly quarantines north as virus death toll rises to 366Italy is locking down some 16 million people in attempt to halt spread of coronavirus.08 Mar 06:29 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus: 5 NZ cases, 2 more probable, 43 hospital staff isolatedSinger joins the millions worldwide whose lives have been disrupted by coronavirus.07 Mar 04:32 PM
WorldCoronavirus: Shocking footage of man refused helpFootage has emerged of a man suspected of having coronavirus being refused medical aid.06 Mar 11:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIran crosses a key threshold: It again has sufficient fuel for a bombNew York Times: Iran's growing stockpile of nuclear fuel crossed a critical threshold.04 Mar 12:37 AM
World'Victory is near': Infections in China fallWHO experts have hailed Beijing's 'aggressive' quarantine measures.04 Mar 12:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIran's coronavirus response: Pride, paranoia, secrecy, chaosNew York Times: Iranian medical workers have been told to keep quiet.03 Mar 10:09 PM
New ZealandTravel ban: Ardern says more restrictions from 'hot spots' possibleMore travel restrictions possible as number of people infected in specific regions grows.01 Mar 08:17 PM
WorldVirus spreads to over 60 countries; France closes the LouvreMore than 60 countries have been hit by coronavirus, with infections and deaths mounting.01 Mar 05:04 PM
New ZealandCoronavirus classroom fears: Agency wants halt on foreign teachersWill fear of travelling trump NZ as safe haven for overseas teachers?01 Mar 04:30 AM
BusinessCoronavirus: Supermarkets working overtime to re-stock after panic buyingShopper says it was as if people were 'stocking up for the apocalypse'.29 Feb 09:09 PM
WorldNew reports send coronavirus death rates soaringIranian officials slam reports claiming coronavirus deaths have surged overnight.29 Feb 04:09 AM
