World'People care now' - Egyptians on why they'll voteKiwi journalist Glen Johnson is in Egypt and has been talking to locals about what will motivate them to vote in their first free elections for decades.29 Nov 08:39 PM
WorldMecca for the rich: Islam's holiest site 'turning into Vegas'Once a dusty desert town, Mecca now soars above its surroundings with a glittering array of skyscrapers and luxury hotels.26 Sep 12:09 AM
Rugby World CupAll Blacks: Sonny Bill's Ramadan regimeAll Black and Muslim convert Sonny Bill Williams is getting support to help him through the month of fasting for Ramadan.21 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul Holmes: A crime beyond punishmentBut how do you punish such a heinous crime as Anders Breivik's? Paul Holmes says there is nothing that could be good enough.05 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionZain Ali: How the Muslim world can help New Zealandhe time is right to engage economically with Islamic finance, writes Zain Ali, head of the Islamic studies research unit at the University of Auckland.24 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandIslamic veil debate rages onA Muslim women's group is publicly opposing the wearing of the burqa, but Herald readers are divided on whether they should be allowed in New Zealand society.21 Jul 03:03 AM
WorldMy son, the 'American Taleban', is innocentJohn Lindh travelled to Afghanistan to help the ruling Taleban fight against Russian-backed insurgents. Then 9/11 happened. US troops tortured him, tried him as a terrorist and jailed him for 20 years.15 Jul 11:52 PM
OpinionPaul Holmes: No place here for burqaCulturalism, schmulteralism: Mask wearers want no part of the West except our privileges, according to Paul Holmes.08 Jul 05:30 PM