WorldIraqi spy chief warns of growing threat from IsisHamid al-Shatri said he sees dramatic growth in the number of Isis militants in Syria.27 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldUS begins Isis prisoner transfer as Syria govt, Kurds trade attack blameThe US says it plans to transfer 7000 Isis prisoners from Syria to Iraq.21 Jan 07:09 PM
WorldSyrian army extends hold over north Syria, Kurds report clashesThe army now holds Tabqa and Syria's largest dam on the Euphrates.18 Jan 05:12 AM
New ZealandRefugee and 501 deportee sliced man's face with letter opener after parking dispute10 Jan 03:00 AM
PremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battle03 Jan 10:00 PM
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WorldPentagon outlines Iraq troop cutsMost remaining forces will be based in Arbil, Iraq's Kurdish regional capital.01 Oct 05:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhat we know about the suspect in the Michigan church shootingPolice say Thomas Jacob Sanford served in the Marines and fought in Iraq.29 Sep 07:17 AM
WorldIraq's PM, Trump announce release of kidnapped academicThe Princeton University doctoral student was kidnapped in Baghdad in March 2023.09 Sep 10:10 PM
EntertainmentKathryn Bigelow's new film calls for nuclear disarmament'A House of Dynamite' premiered at the Venice Film Festival to rave reviews.02 Sep 09:27 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionAudrey YoungArson, stabbing and shrapnel: Police Minister Mark Mitchell’s health battleAn arsonist, Samurai sword and the Mongrel Mob left their marks on the Police Minister.11 Aug 05:00 PM
WorldWhite House lashes out at ‘South Park’ Trump parodyAnimated Trump begs Satan for sex and threatens to bomb Canada.24 Jul 10:39 PM
WorldBlaze at Iraqi shopping centre claims 50-plus victims, injures dozensThe shopping centre had opened just five days before the fire.17 Jul 07:53 AM
WorldTrump announces fresh tariffs, EU deal expected soonTrump set new tariff rates for seven countries, effective August 1.09 Jul 07:19 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWhy powerful pro-Tehran militias in Iraq stayed quiet amid Iran conflictUS and Iranian interests both exist in Iraq, which is an economic lifeline for Tehran.26 Jun 07:00 PM
WorldWith Iran coverage, Fox hosts gave Trump advice, support and a platformTrump was praised as deserving 'six Nobel Peace Prizes' and a spot on Mount Rushmore.26 Jun 01:29 AM
New ZealandWhy Helen Clark fears history is repeating with Iran situationShe warned against setting a dangerous precedent for regime change.24 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Dangerous escalation': World reacts to US attacks on IranIran condemned the US attacks, calling them 'outrageous' and 'criminal.'22 Jun 06:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Regime change’? Questions about Israel’s Iran goal pressure TrumpNew York Times: The term is 'toxic in Washington. Everyone thinks about 2003'.18 Jun 12:46 AM
CrimeRare sentence for rapist who posed as teen on Snapchat to lure 13yo victimHe insists it's all a conspiracy, leaving no hope for rehabilitation, the Crown says.22 May 04:00 AM
EntertainmentOn The Up: 'It's so much bigger than music' - Kiwi singer's journey from refugee to pop inspiration'I’m so grateful to even have a bad day, because I’m alive'. 25 Apr 10:00 PM
BusinessOil giant BP cuts thousands of jobs to slash costsWith about 90,000 staff worldwide, BP indicated more jobs could be cut.16 Jan 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why the lightning fall of Syria’s brutal regime matters for us allOPINION: The ripple effects of a post-Bashar al-Assad world could spread to NZ.21 Dec 08:00 PM
New ZealandTerrorism charge laid against 'Kiwi jihadi' still believed to be in a Syrian prisonMark John Taylor is believed to be in a prison in northern Syria.11 Dec 11:54 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
WorldIraq to lower age of consent to 9, sparking outrageNew law proposed by ultra-conservative parties seeks to strip females of their rights.07 Nov 07:48 PM
BusinessEight OPEC+ members extend oil supply cuts until end of DecemberKey countries have been delaying production increases.03 Nov 08:41 PM
World'Terrible experience': Israel says woman rescued from Gaza after decade in captivityIraqi ministry confirms Yazidi woman's return after rescue from Gaza by Israeli soldiers.03 Oct 08:01 PM
New Zealand'They took me in when all my family was killed': NZ aid workers share their storiesSeven Kiwi aid workers around the world describe why they do their job.18 Aug 05:00 PM