New ZealandKiwi couple caught by Trump banA young Kiwi couple's dream to see America has been dashed - at least temporarily - by Donald Trump's ban on visitors from seven majority-Muslim nations.31 Jan 05:47 AM
PoliticsNZ Govt still unclear on US travel banPrime Minister Bill English says it remains unclear whether a US travel ban applies to New Zealanders who also hold a passport from Muslim-majority countries.31 Jan 01:26 AM
PoliticsEnglish urged to condemn Trump's travel banPrime Minister Bill English has a duty to speak out against US President Donald Trump's ban on Muslim travellers, the Green Party says.29 Jan 03:02 AM
WorldTrump's 'Muslim ban' causes chaosTravellers with valid visas and green cards have reportedly been prevented from boarding flights and turned away at US border control.28 Jan 05:54 PM
New ZealandCould this be NZ's first refugee MP?Auckland barrister and Green Party candidate Golriz Ghahraman is hoping to be the first refugee to become an MP in New Zealand.16 Jan 11:39 PM
EditorialEditorial: Rafsanjani's death ominousThere could hardly a worse time for Iran to lose its powerful moderating figure, Ali Akbar Hashemi Rafsanjani, who has died aged 82.10 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldPutin announces Syrian ceasefireA truce aimed at ending the bloody five-year war in Syria has been announced. But what does it mean?29 Dec 05:09 PM
New ZealandPM: Disappointed by Trump's TPP stanceThe Government may be disappointed by Donald Trump's TPP policy but it is pushing NZ interests in other markets, including Iran.22 Nov 06:51 AM
WorldAyatollah: Trump, Clinton 'catastrophic'Iran's supreme leader says the statements made by the frontrunners in the US Presidential race are proof of the destruction of human values in the United States,"02 Nov 05:59 PM
WorldChild bride to be executedA 22-year-old woman is to be hanged this week after being found guilty of killing the husband she says abused her.12 Oct 07:59 PM
EntertainmentWhen Jimmy met Hillary he came preparedJimmy Fallon wasn't taking any chances as he prepared to meet the Democratic presidential nominee for their interview.17 Sep 10:23 PM
TravelIran emerging as tourism hotspot'Magnificent mosques, diverse history and unrivalled hospitality,' are drawcards for the country.15 Sep 02:07 AM
OpinionWhy Iran's Pokemon paranoia isn't entirely crazyCOMMENT: Concerns about the game from Iran, Russia, Israel and China may are by no means unfounded on technical grounds.09 Aug 07:00 PM
AirlinesBoeing nears historic deal for about 100 jetlinersThe transaction would be the first struck by the planemaker since sanctions were lifted in January and would require US government approval.15 Jun 01:50 AM
WorldStaff plan boycott over Iran headscarf rulingAir France stewardesses, furious at being ordered to wear headscarves in Tehran, say they will refuse to fly to the Iranian capital when the airline resumes.03 Apr 08:44 PM
New ZealandIran Foreign Minister to visit New ZealandNZ one of six countries in relationship-building tour of Asia-Pacific following the lifting of sanctions on Iran.07 Mar 02:03 AM
WorldRouhani: The people have showed their powerIran's President Hassan Rouhani hailed the beginning of a "new chapter" after moderate candidates made sweeping gains in the country's elections.29 Feb 09:11 PM
WorldIran's women MPs face battle for parityThe Guardian Council, a constitutional watchdog that vets election candidates, excluded all 16 women seeking one of the assembly's 88 seats.26 Feb 04:00 PM
BusinessTop tips for Kiwi business in IranNZ Trade and Enterprise has released a new set of guidelines for doing business with post-sanctions Iran.22 Feb 12:20 AM
BusinessIran signs $27 billion Airbus dealIran's President has gone on a post-sanctions European shopping trip, buying 118 Airbus jetliners.28 Jan 06:43 PM
EditorialEditorial: Stronger ties with Iran are good for NZBringing Iran back from the cold has implications for New Zealand. With restrictions lifted, exporters should expect demand to rebound.21 Jan 11:15 PM
EconomyIran's back, but goalposts have shiftedIt won't be business as usual for Iranian oil exporters. Much has happened since sanctions were tightened.17 Jan 07:43 PM
WorldSaudis cut air links to IranSaudi Arabia defied the world by escalating its crisis with Iran over the execution of a prominent Shia cleric.05 Jan 08:21 PM
OpinionEditorial: Saudi mass execution a cynical ployAs tensions escalate between Saudi Arabia and Iran over the Saudi execution of a Shia cleric, countries such as ours will be reluctant to take sides.05 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldWhy Saudis' execution of cleric mattersWho was Nimr al-Nimr and why does his death matter?04 Jan 04:22 AM
WorldUnrest erupts over execution of clericProtesters stormed and torched the Saudi Arabian Embassy in Tehran after the execution of a prominent Shiite cleric.03 Jan 07:51 PM
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
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
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
