Crime'Confused and unsophisticated': How a comedy of errors dashed a $2.5m liquid meth plotThe plan to retrieve the drug, hidden inside shock absorbers, needed some work.24 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldHow Syria's rebel victory is reshaping the nation's futureMohammed al-Jolani vows to punish torturers, as HTS seeks to stabilise the new Syria.11 Dec 09:50 PM
WorldSyria's new dawn: Rebel leader discusses power transfer post-AssadUS, UK warn of scrutiny on Islamist groups; Russia and Iran react to Assad's fall.09 Dec 07:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow rebels toppled the Syrian regime of Bashar al-AssadNew York Times: Bashar al-Assad fled the country as rebels claimed the capital, Damascus.08 Dec 09:43 PM
WorldRebels in control of Aleppo as Iran pledges support for Syrian regime, militaryIran's Araghchi meets Assad, pledging support amid rebels' seizure of Aleppo.01 Dec 09:39 PM
WorldLightning assault on major Syria city: 'Not a single shot was fired''There has been no fighting, not a single shot was fired, as regime forces withdrew.'30 Nov 01:55 AM
New ZealandGovernment designates Hezbollah as terrorist entityThe Govt has also slapped a similar designation on the Houthi movement.20 Nov 04:37 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldIran debates whether it could make a deal with TrumpNew York Times: Iran's new president faces pressure to negotiate with Trump.11 Nov 08:39 PM
WorldThree charged in alleged Iran plot to assassinate TrumpThe assignment to try to kill Republican leader allegedly began in mid-to-late September.08 Nov 09:45 PM
WorldActivists alarmed as Iran transfers protesting student to care facilityFears for girl who stripped in Tehran grow with 'specialist care' rumours.06 Nov 11:51 PM
WorldTrump and Netanyahu discuss 'Iranian threat' amid Gaza, Lebanon warsNetanyahu and Trump are in discussions regarding the wars in Gaza and Lebanon.06 Nov 09:42 PM
WorldSafety fears after 'iconic' girl detained for stripping in IranA woman was arrested after stripping in public in Iran after comments about her clothes.05 Nov 07:56 PM
WorldIran arrests female student who stripped outside university to protest harassmentThe woman was allegedly beaten during the arrest.03 Nov 03:37 AM
WorldIran leader vows 'tooth-breaking response' to Israel and US'The enemies should know that they will definitely receive a tooth-breaking response.'02 Nov 11:35 PM
WorldDeadly cycle continues: Middle East turmoil escalatesAnalysis: The deadly cycle of retaliation between Israel and Iran continues.28 Oct 11:52 PM
WorldIsrael parliament shuts down UN Palestinian refugee agencyHumanitarian agencies accused Israeli authorities of restricting aid flows into Gaza.28 Oct 10:29 PM
PoliticsNZ ‘closely monitoring’ safety of troops as tension rises in Middle EastNZ has about 65 troops personnel deployed at various locations.27 Oct 11:01 PM
WorldNetanyahu declares Iran strike a success as Israel pounds Lebanon, GazaRaids fuel fears the Middle East is spiralling towards an ever-wider conflict.27 Oct 09:45 PM
World'Catastrophic': Israel warns against Iran retaliationIsrael warned Iran would 'pay a heavy price' if it responded to the strikes.26 Oct 08:16 PM
WorldIsrael says conducting 'precise strikes' in Iran as fears of wider war growExplosions reported in Tehran as Israel responds to Iranian attacks with air strikes.26 Oct 03:51 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy is Israel poised to attack Iran?NYT: For decades they've fought a shadow war. Now the conflict has burst into the open.24 Oct 12:55 AM
New ZealandSpy agencies silent on Israel-Iran leak amid US investigationNZ spy agencies are silent on leaks of secret documents linked to Israel's Iran plans.21 Oct 10:21 PM
PremiumPremiumCurrencyIranian markets slide and flights cancelled as Israeli attack loomsFinancial Times: Country braced for retaliation after Tehran’s ballistic missile strike.21 Oct 07:01 PM
WorldUS investigating leak of intel on Israel's Iran strike preparationsIsrael is preparing munitions and drone activity for an attack on Iran.20 Oct 08:54 PM
WorldIsrael, Iran-aligned foes vow to continue war after Hamas leader's deathHamas confirms its leader Yahya Sinwar was killed by Israeli forces in the Gaza Strip.19 Oct 01:10 AM
WorldPentagon hits Houthi targets in Yemen, signals to Iran with B-2 bombersThe US has carried out strikes against five underground weapons sites run by the Houthis.17 Oct 07:53 PM
WorldIsrael strikes kill mayor, devastate southern LebanonIsrael has carried out dozens of strikes on Hezbollah, one of which killed the mayor.16 Oct 08:27 PM
WorldUS troops in Israel: New THAAD system amid Iran tensionsThe Gaza conflict has since broadened into an invasion of southern Lebanon.15 Oct 12:07 AM
WorldJoe Biden sends missile system and 100 US troops to IsraelThe mission marks the first significant deployment of US troops since the war began.13 Oct 10:49 PM
WorldIsrael orders evacuation of southern Lebanese towns amid escalating conflictIsraeli campaign has forced about 1.2 million people from their homes in Lebanon.13 Oct 01:12 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe war that won’t end: How October 7 sparked a year of conflictNY Times: As war spreads, the original conflict between Israel and Hamas has persisted.08 Oct 06:00 AM
WorldHezbollah fires rockets at Haifa as Israel ramps up Lebanon ground raidsHezbollah said it targeted areas north of Haifa with missiles later in the day.07 Oct 07:34 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionNetanyahu: Iran’s regime will fall sooner than you thinkOPINION: Hezbollah crumbles as Israel and Iran face imminent war.06 Oct 09:04 PM
WorldIsrael may launch ‘significant’ attack as anniversary of October 7 massacre nearsMilitary 'preparing' major onslaught in response to Iranian missile barrage.05 Oct 07:53 PM
