BusinessMcCully gearing up for Iran trade missionForeign Affairs Minister Murray McCully is preparing to lead a trade mission to Iran amid a thawing of relations between the Islamic republic and the west.16 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldIran: 'Go forth and multiply'After decades of chanting "Death to America", Iran's rulers have finally embraced a slogan that celebrates life and procreation.31 Jul 05:00 PM
New ZealandUS Secretary of State thanks NZ for role in Iran dealForeign Minister Murray McCully has thanked US Secretary of State John Kerry for his "patient and effective diplomacy" in putting the Iran nuclear deal together.27 Jul 10:56 PM
WorldIran leader tweets image of Obama with gun to headAyatollah Ali Khamenei, Iran's supreme leader, has tweeted a graphic that appears to depict US President Barack Obama holding a gun to his head.26 Jul 09:44 PM
WorldMcCully on historic Iran dealThe United Nations Security Council - led by New Zealand - has unanimously endorsed the recently struck Iran nuclear deal.20 Jul 09:07 PM
CommoditiesIran deal exacerbates Norway's oil risksIran, once OPEC's second-biggest producer, will boost its oil exports by 500,000 barrels a day immediately after sanctions are lifted19 Jul 12:00 AM
AirlinesIran ripe market for aircraft salesIran's nuclear deal will allow the republic will to replace hundreds of museum-era jets frozen in time by economic sanctions.19 Jul 12:00 AM
EditorialEditorial: Nukes deal a triumph for Iran and USIran and the US have been thrown together in the fight against the Islamic State. Originally reluctant allies, they are now better placed to work in tandem.16 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldObama's challenge on IranPresident Barack Obama has challenged his critics at home and abroad to back the Iran nuclear deal.16 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldObama deal faces Washington resistanceThe deal to curb Iran's nuclear weapons programme came at the end of two years of an intricate ballet, involving United States President Barack Obama and leaders of six other countries.15 Jul 05:00 PM
EnergyOptimism for NZ trade in Iran dealThe New Zealand Middle East Business Council says they are monitoring "the potential of opening up of trade with Iran".15 Jul 02:24 AM
EnergyIran repercussions 'enormous'While the world is distracted by the Greek saga and China something really important is going on: Iran and oil.14 Jul 10:36 PM
New ZealandForeign Minister welcomes Iran dealMurray McCully said today the nuclear deal between Iran and six major powers was an “important” breakthrough.14 Jul 08:02 PM
WorldUS impatient over Iran nuclear dealSecretary of State John Kerry said yesterday the United States and its negotiating partners "will not rush, and we will not be rushed" into finalising a nuclear deal with Iran.10 Jul 05:00 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Iran's nuclear concessions do make world saferOne of the biggest deals of the decade has just been concluded. Alexander Gillespie discusses Iran's nuclear concessions.08 Apr 09:27 PM
CompaniesIran and Saudi moves push oil prices upOil rose after Iran's nuclear accord with world powers left the timing of increased crude supplies from the Opec member uncertain and as Saudi Arabia raised prices for shipments to Asia.06 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldIran talks tough on nuclear dealIran's Foreign Minister said that Tehran would be able to return to its nuclear activities if the West withdraws from a pact that is to be finalised in June.05 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldPakistan's missile can target all of IndiaPakistan has test-fired a ballistic missile able to carry a nuclear warhead to every part of India. Yesterday's test was another escalation in Islamabad's effort to keep pace with its neighbouring rival's formidable military advancements.10 Mar 04:00 PM
World'Netanyahu speech on Iran will backfire'Hours after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu set off for Washington, a group of 180 retired Israeli generals and former top security officials warned that his address to a joint meeting of Congress....02 Mar 04:00 PM
WorldHoly Muslim sites face ruinThe site in Mecca where the Prophet Muhammad is said to have been born is about to be "buried under marble" and replaced by a huge royal palace.13 Nov 04:00 PM
BusinessIn Iran, a taste of Silicon ValleyShades of Silicon Valley are bubbling up in Tehran, which is home to a growing tech ecosystem, despite significant challenges.12 Nov 02:08 AM
BusinessProof that maths is hotThe Nobel Prize of mathematics has been awarded to a woman for the first time, which could encourage more young female mathematicians.07 Sep 02:29 AM
WorldForty feared dead in Iran plane crashAt least 40 people are feared dead after small passenger plane crashed while taking off from an airport near the Iranian capital, Tehran.10 Aug 06:50 AM
WorldIran could join forces with USIranian President Hassan Rouhani has said that the country is ready to assist Iraq in its battle against extremist Sunni Islamists.14 Jun 08:12 PM
WorldBillionaire businessman 'secretly executed'A billionaire businessman that was responsible for the biggest bank fraud Iran has ever seen has been executed, Iranian state media has said.25 May 10:05 PM
WorldThe 10 most brutal places in the worldChina carries out more executions than any other country, a new report has estimated.28 Mar 03:32 AM
WorldIran responsible for Lockerbie bombingThe Lockerbie bombing was ordered by Iran and carried out by Syrian-based extremists, a former Iranian intelligence officer has admitted.11 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldIranian man may have eyes gouged outAn Iranian man should be sentenced to having his eyes gouged out after pouring acid over a young girl's face leaving her blind, an Iranian court has ruled.04 Mar 11:17 PM
BusinessSaudi resistance tipped to any Iran bid for bigger Opec stakeIran hopes to use a meeting of Opec oil ministers today as a launch pad for its return as a dominant force in global crude markets after months of sanctions.04 Dec 04:30 PM
