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Internet blocks return in Iran after brief opening
Word of the opening of Iran's blocked social media sites was spread, of course, by social media itself: in celebratory tweets and breathless Facebook posts.
Iranian leader urges 'respect'
Hassan Rouhani reached out to the West and the Iranian people with a welcome plea for dialogue and moderation as he was sworn in as Iranian President.
Editorial: Moderate's win raises hopes of new dawn in Iran
The resounding victory by moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani in the Iranian presidential election was a welcome surprise.
Israel warns Iran's new President
The surprise victory of reformist candidate Hassan Rowhani in the Iranian presidential elections triggered a predictably harsh reaction yesterday.
Authorities have secret prisons ready as Iranians vote
Iran's feared Revolutionary Guards have set up a network of secret prisons after the leadership issued a set of orders to prepare for a security crisis following yesterday's presidential election, according to Western diplomatic sources.
Iran taking no chances in election
Iran's clerical authorities are taking no chances in this week's election for a successor to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.
Kiwi hero in Argo rescue
A New Zealander's dramatic account of a daring secret mission to rescue American hostages has emerged after being left out of the Hollywood hit film Argo.
Hackers and phishers target Kiwis
Thousands of taxpayers have been targeted by international scammers as criminal syndicates take advantage of ever-advancing computer technology.
Escaping Syria's civil war
Former NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.
Palangan village, Iran
New Zealand photographer Amos Chapple visited the remote, near-vertical Iranian-Kurdish village of Palangan last winter. The images he captured paint a picture of life in this remote region, which is one of the main routes for smugglers seeking to bring alcohol across the mountain passes from Iraq into Iran.