WorldUS offers Maduro exit route as Trump warns Venezuela airspace is ‘closed’Senator Markwayne Mullin says Maduro was offered safe passage to Russia.01 Dec 07:30 AM
WorldIsrael hits Hezbollah targets a year after ceasefireLebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says the truce has become 'one-sided'.27 Nov 06:33 PM
New ZealandHow a Pacific flag ended up at the centre of a global oil-smuggling rowDiplomats in Helsinki and London have raised the alarm with New Zealand officials.25 Nov 04:00 AM
WorldIsrael hits Hezbollah target in Beirut suburbsIsrael said Haytham Ali Tabatabai, Hezbollah’s chief of staff, was killed.23 Nov 06:13 PM
World27 killed as Israel hits Hamas targets across GazaThe strikes were among the deadliest in Gaza since the truce was entered into force.19 Nov 11:08 PM
WorldIranian girls kick down social barriers with karateA young, urban generation is quietly challenging traditional gender roles, societal norms.17 Nov 05:00 PM
World‘This is a moral mission’: Home Secretary defends migrant visa crackdownAngola, Namibia and the DRC risk visa bans under Shabana Mahmood’s plan.16 Nov 11:26 PM
WorldTehran University closes design week venueThe university said closures were aimed at ensuring safety after surging crowds.16 Nov 06:39 PM
PremiumPremiumLetters to the EditorLetters: We don’t need a Michelin guide to promote New ZealandOPINION: Readers also share their views on department stores, the All Blacks and aliens.13 Nov 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldLeft in limbo: The dangerous stalemate over Iran’s nuclear programmeNY Times: There’s no negotiations or independent oversight of it. Analysts warn of war.10 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldIsraeli strikes in Lebanon kill three amid renewed border tensionsTwo brothers from Shebaa were killed when their SUV was struck near Mount Hermon.09 Nov 01:03 AM
WorldTehran faces water cuts as Iran battles century's worst droughtRainfall in Tehran has dropped to its lowest level in 100 years.08 Nov 11:53 PM
WorldTrump 'open' to considering lifting Iran sanctionsIran’s economy has struggled under US sanctions reimposed in 2018.07 Nov 02:48 AM
Entertainment‘It was just an accident’: Panahi turns a revenge fantasy inside outShot in just 28 days, the Cannes-winning film balances fury with dark wit.03 Nov 12:28 AM
PremiumPremiumBusinessInsurer probed over ‘dark fleet’ links posts 28% revenue surgeMaritime Mutual's profit rose to US$15.5m from US$577,671 in 2019.29 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandPolice probe NZ insurer over alleged links to 'dark fleet' shipping Iranian, Russian oilReuters claim Maritime Mutual provided them insurance so they could enter ports.29 Oct 12:43 AM
WorldMore Iranian women flouting law on mandatory veilingThe Govt seems wary of cracking down, fearing unrest but conservatives haven’t given up.28 Oct 05:00 PM
WorldTrump peace plan: Hamas to begin Israeli hostage release on MondayIsrael will free 250 prisoners and 1700 detainees in the first exchange.11 Oct 10:41 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessLockdown inspired couple to plan glowworm cave attractionsPlans for a second attraction near Queenstown won Environment Court approval last month. 06 Oct 04:00 AM
New Zealand‘Terrified’: Elderly woman granted NZ residence after deportation battleHer son holds NZ national security clearance, making return to Iran unsafe.01 Oct 04:50 AM
WorldTrump urges military to train in US cities for 'war from within'Trump told top generals the military should target Democrat-led cities.30 Sep 07:33 PM
WorldNetanyahu apologises for Qatar strike, promises no repeatNetanyahu apologised from the White House, regretting the death of a Qatari serviceman.29 Sep 07:18 PM
WorldIran increases work at mysterious underground siteThe work is at Pickaxe Mountain, where engineers have been building tunnels since 2020. 28 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldUN sanctions snap back on Iran after failed nuclear talksIran recalled its envoys from Britain, France and Germany after the sanctions took effect.28 Sep 05:51 AM
World'Legally void': Iran vows never to bow to pressure over nuclear sanctionsUN watchdog's inspectors resume visits to Iranian nuclear sites after months of pause.27 Sep 02:12 AM
WorldIsrael strikes Sanaa after Houthi drone attack on EilatHouthi officials said two people were killed and 48 others wounded in Sanaa.25 Sep 07:15 PM
WorldUS bans Iran diplomats from Costco hotdogs, Hermes handbagsThe ban comes as world leaders gather for the UN General Assembly.24 Sep 12:52 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisTrump takes a page from the world’s autocratsNYT analysis: 'Few [authoritarians] have a sense of humour [or] can laugh at themselves'.21 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldMI6 launches dark web portal Silent Courier to recruit spies against RussiaThe portal is MI6’s first official presence on the dark web. 19 Sep 02:14 AM
World'Under the rubble': Iran FM reveals fate of enriched uranium stockpileIAEA chief Rafael Grossi insists the new deal covers all nuclear sites across Iran.12 Sep 01:55 AM
WorldExplainer: How Israel's conflict with Hamas has expandedIt's nearly two years since Hamas’ October 7 attack on Israel. 11 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldAir strikes hit Huthi media hubJournalists were among those killed at the Moral Guidance HQ in Sanaa.10 Sep 07:30 PM
WorldHow Hamas pays Gaza workers in secret meetingsThe group still pays partial wages to staff despite losing most of its institutions.10 Sep 06:00 PM
WorldToo 'wokey': Trump rebrands Defence Department as 'Department of War'The change aims to project power and restore a 'warrior ethos'.05 Sep 11:06 PM
