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
WorldGaza is still seeing acute malnutrition but not famine, monitor saysThe Integrated Food Security Phase Classification said famine no longer in Gaza.21 Dec 04:00 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
WorldIsraelis are moving abroad in record numbers due to fear and discontentThe brain-drain is raising concerns in Israel over economic and social consequences.23 Nov 08:46 PM
