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
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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
PremiumPremiumWorld‘Who will protect us?’: The Yazidis’ dangerous journey homeTimes: A decade after Isis attempted to exterminate them, they're being made to return.08 Aug 02:45 AM
WorldUS personnel wounded in attack against base in IraqThe suspected rocket attack took place at Al Asad airbase in Iraq.05 Aug 10:48 PM
New ZealandFrom refugee camp to Hamilton Police staff memberThe file management support officer shares her culture with her colleagues during Ramadan.19 Mar 05:00 AM
WorldUS drone strike in Baghdad kills high-ranking militia commanderMilitia officials say a drone strike hit a car in the Iraqi capital and killed three.07 Feb 10:49 PM
WorldWhat to know about the situation in the Middle East this weekMiddle East tensions are high, with war now on multiple fronts. This is what's happening.04 Feb 10:24 PM
World'Houthi attacks must stop': Middle East tensions escalate with US, UK strikesIran appears to be signalling Tehran’s growing unease over the US strikes in Iraq.04 Feb 07:45 PM
WorldExplained: The US strikes in Iraq and Syria and its attacks with the UK in YemenBritish forces have joined their American allies in new attacks against militia in Yemen.04 Feb 06:00 AM
WorldWhat to know about the US strikes in Iraq and SyriaA deadly strike on the desert outpost Tower 22 near Syria increased tensions.04 Feb 12:00 AM
WorldUS, Britain begin new strikes on Yemen’s HouthisSecond wave of assaults meant to further disable Iran-backed groups.03 Feb 11:27 PM
WorldUS begins strikes on militias in Iraq, SyriaJoe Biden and US leaders have been warning for days they would strike at militias.02 Feb 10:46 PM
World'Escalatory attacks': US launches airstrikes on Iranian-backed militia in IraqUS Central Command said the attack targeted headquarters, storage, and training locations.23 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldIran attacks alleged militant bases in PakistanIslamabad says the ‘unprovoked’ strikes have killed 2 children,16 Jan 09:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionI was a doctor in Iraq. I am seeing a nightmare play out againNew York Times: "The world must not stand for the targeting of the sick and dying."19 Dec 05:00 AM
WorldHouthi rebels strike a Norwegian-flagged tanker in the Red SeaThe ship was apparently not linked to Israel.12 Dec 08:29 PM
WorldUS shoots down missiles, drones as tensions rise in volatile Middle EastThe attacks fuel escalating worries of a larger regional conflict.20 Oct 05:03 AM
WorldDrone attack on base hosting US troops intercepted in IraqArmed groups were on alert and prepared to join the wider battle against Israel.18 Oct 07:04 PM