WorldNZ to take 100 Syrian refugeesNew Zealand has agreed to take 100 refugees from Syria after the United Nations called on the international community for help.04 Feb 10:38 PM
WorldSyria: 650,000 refugeesMore than half a million people fled Syria's civil war last year, and the UN says that number could double by the end of 2013.19 Jun 01:25 AM
WorldSyria the next 'threat'Anxious to keep Syria's civil war from spiralling into even worse problems, President Barack Obama said yesterday he worried about the country becoming a haven for extremists when - not if - President Bashar Assad was ousted from power.23 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelJordan: Kingdom of desert castlesJordan is famous for Petra, the fallen capital of a pre-Roman empire whose citizens carved impressive buildings directly into the rock.31 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldHow Syria's neighbours are drawn into its warSyria's neighbours are increasingly being drawn into the country's civil war in a variety of ways, whether militarily or due to an exodus of Syrians fleeing the fighting at home.13 Nov 01:05 AM
WorldEscaping Syria's civil warFormer NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.28 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelJordan: Petra's enduring ancient wonderJordan's World Heritage Site still enthrals visitors, writes Diana Balham.20 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelCruising: Pirates? Where..?Diana Balham cruises through a danger zone without a scratch.19 Sep 04:30 AM
SportClub rugby wrapRecap of all the club action action throughout Auckland, Counties Manukau and North Harbour.15 May 10:54 PM
LifestyleTop 10 spots to proposeUnited States news organisation CNN International has released its top 10 places to propose to a loved one on Valentine's Day.10 Feb 05:00 PM
New ZealandSlain son's death 'absolutely senseless'The mother of a murdered Bay of Plenty teenager said today she was unable to describe how she felt about her son's "brutal, absolutely senseless death". A Mongrel Mob member ran down Jordan Herewini in Murupara last year.10 Dec 04:17 AM
WorldPLO demands settlements freeze before talksLeaders of the main moderate Palestinian factions have voted to oppose further negotiations while building continues in Jewish settlements.02 Oct 08:47 PM
TravelJordan: Temples and tea partiesJill Worrall avoids the tourist throng by following an ancient Nabatean path to the Monastery at Petra.19 Jul 03:00 AM
