New ZealandNZ skipper absent as Iran seizes yacht crewA New Zealander was preparing to skipper a yacht in an international race when the boat was seized by Iranian authorities in territorial waters.01 Dec 03:00 PM
CompaniesDubai stocks dive as crisis hitsDubai's main stock exchange dropped more than 7 per cent yesterday.30 Nov 03:00 PM
TravelSampling fruit leather in the Iranian mountainsJill Worrall finds a peaceful haven in Iran's Alborz Mountains.20 Nov 12:30 AM
TravelIran: The nuclear facility and the Unesco siteJill Worrall finds stark contrasts in central Iran's mountain region.09 Nov 10:45 PM
TravelIran: Waxing lyrical about love and wineJill Worrall laments the closure of a popular teahouse where visitors once recited the words of mystical poet Hafez.03 Nov 10:00 PM
WorldAustralia urged to stop slaughtering conscious animalsThe King of Jordan's sister has appealed to Prime Minister Kevin Rudd to stop the slaughter of conscious animals for halal meat in Australia.01 Nov 11:30 PM
TravelIran: Refuges along an old caravan routeJill Worrall visits the roadside inns which once housed camel caravans travelling the silk road.27 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelIran: Revealing clothes highlight society's dualityJill Worrall wonders how much longer Iran's leaders can control the personal freedoms of its citizens.20 Oct 02:30 AM
