WorldNetanyahu: Israel won't let Iran get nuclear armsIsraeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu played the spoiler to Iran's attempts to ease relations with the West, calling the Iranian leader "a wolf in sheep's clothing".02 Oct 12:35 AM
WorldKeep the Iran sanctions, Netanyahu urges ObamaDespite soothing assurances from Iran's new leaders, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu implored US President Barack Obama to keep punishing sanctions in place against Tehran.30 Sep 10:05 PM
WorldLiving with the bombOn Sept 18, 1980, two airmen entered Launch Complex 374-7, an underground silo outside Damascus, Arkansas, to service a Titan II intercontinental ballistic missile.28 Sep 12:13 AM
WorldDiplomats hail new Iranian attitude in nuke talksThe United States and the other permanent members of the UN Security Council said they were pleased by a new tone and attitude from Iran.26 Sep 11:56 PM
WorldInternet blocks return in Iran after brief openingWord 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.17 Sep 08:48 PM
WorldIranian 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.05 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Moderate's win raises hopes of new dawn in IranThe resounding victory by moderate cleric Hassan Rowhani in the Iranian presidential election was a welcome surprise.19 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldIsrael warns Iran's new PresidentThe surprise victory of reformist candidate Hassan Rowhani in the Iranian presidential elections triggered a predictably harsh reaction yesterday.17 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldAuthorities have secret prisons ready as Iranians voteIran'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.14 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldIran taking no chances in electionIran's clerical authorities are taking no chances in this week's election for a successor to President Mahmoud Ahmadinejad.11 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi hero in Argo rescueA 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 <i>Argo</i>.30 Mar 04:30 PM
New ZealandHackers and phishers target KiwisThousands of taxpayers have been targeted by international scammers as criminal syndicates take advantage of ever-advancing computer technology.07 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Sanctions on Iran crippling, but will not topple regime14 Oct 08:30 PM
WorldEscaping Syria's civil warFormer NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.28 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelPalangan village, IranNew 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.23 Aug 10:58 PM
