WorldShe spent the war planning to stay in Gaza. Now she is ready to leaveDiana Shams' home survived years of war only to be hit in the last hours before the truce.28 Dec 05:00 PM
World2025 in review: How Israeli covert activities seek to thwart Syria's leaderAs Syria's new leadership tries to restore stability, its neighbour Israel is wary.24 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSyria state media says Kurdish force shelling kills person in Aleppo cityClashes with government forces erupted in Kurdish-majority neighbourhoods of the city.22 Dec 06:50 PM
WorldMaternal malnutrition in Gaza has ‘devastating’ impact on babies: UNUnicef says low birth weight cases in Gaza have doubled since 2022.09 Dec 05:48 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSyrians count their mixed blessings a year after regaining their freedomNew York Times: Despite optimism from Ahmed al-Sharaa and many Syrians, worries persist.09 Dec 04:00 PM
PoliticsPro-Palestine protesters disrupt Question Time with heckles, drop leaflets on MPsAbout 10 protesters heckled MPs as Question Time began.09 Dec 01:52 AM
WorldTens of thousands celebrate as Syria marks one year since Assad's ousterMore than half a million people were killed and millions displaced in the war.08 Dec 06:04 PM
WorldUS arms troops with Iran-style 'kamikaze' drones in new unitThe new Task Force Scorpion Strike drone unit will be based in the Middle East.08 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldNetanyahu expects to move soon to Gaza truce second phaseIsraeli PM wants Hamas to be disarmed, and Gaza demilitarised in the next phase.07 Dec 08:37 PM
WorldIsraeli-backed militia leader killed in ‘internal’ clash in GazaYasser Abu Shabab, 32, led a Gaza clan armed by Israel, to counter Hamas.04 Dec 08:17 PM
WorldIsrael launches fresh strikes on south Lebanon after warningsIsraeli jets hit Mahrouna, Jbaa, Majadal and Baraasheet in the south.04 Dec 05:39 PM
WorldLebanon, Israel hold first direct talks in decadesNawaf Salam stressed talks focus on enforcing the truce, not full peace with Israel.03 Dec 06:27 PM
WorldPope gets rockstar welcome as he delivers message of hope to Lebanese youthHe urged Lebanese youth to 'change the course of history' and rebuild hope.01 Dec 07:24 PM
World'Tearing us apart from within': Israel's Netanyahu seeks pardon in corruption casesThe PM's cases have exposed divisions in society between his supporters and opponents.30 Nov 07:27 PM
SailGP'A bit of what could have been': SailGP championship eludes Black Foils againFor the third time in as many seasons, the NZ crew have fallen just shy of SailGP glory.30 Nov 06:25 PM
SailGPBlack Foils collide with Swiss, suffer damage on eve of SailGP grand finalAn overnight repair job would be needed on the Black Foils' port rudder after the incident29 Nov 10:17 PM
SailGPBurling cleared for Black Foils return following finger injuryThe Black Foils driver was in doubt after injuring his right index finger in practice. 28 Nov 08:10 PM
WorldDeadliest incursion: 13 killed, Syrians condemn Israeli raid as 'war crime'UN envoy Najat Rochdi called the attack a grave breach of Syria's sovereignty.28 Nov 05:47 PM
SailGP'Nothing's really changed': What happens if Burling can't race in SailGP final?Burling was the fan-voted MVP of the league, but an injury has him in doubt for the final.27 Nov 11:30 PM
WorldIsrael hits Hezbollah targets a year after ceasefireLebanese Prime Minister Nawaf Salam says the truce has become 'one-sided'.27 Nov 06:33 PM
SailGPWhy SailGP has rolled out new component on eve of grand finalThe new wingsails have not been used in racing yet, but will be available this weekend.27 Nov 05:00 PM
SailGPPeter Burling injured during SailGP practice sessionLiv Mackay will take the wheel for the Black Foils in the second practice session.26 Nov 08:15 PM
WorldIsraeli army launches new operation in West BankAirstrikes and ground raids are a 'counter-terrorism' operation, says Israel.26 Nov 06:55 PM
PremiumPremiumSailGPSuccess rewarded: How much NZ's Black Foils have already earned ahead of SailGP grand finalThree teams will race for the $3.56m grand prize at the season's conclusion this weekend.26 Nov 06:00 PM
WorldWitkoff ‘coached Russians on how to pitch peace plan to Trump’US envoy also suggested the creation of a 20-point peace plan for Ukraine.26 Nov 07:29 AM
WorldUS- and Israeli-backed Gaza aid group ends mission after UN criticismUN experts alleged the aid effort served covert military agendas.24 Nov 07:11 PM
