Immigration says visa declined over concerns bride's sister was not a bona fide visitor.

Jamal Khashoggi has been confirmed dead but there's one key person who is yet to comment.

Saudi Arabia has confirmed Jamal Khashoggi is dead.

Iran gives up its delicious culinary secrets and Andrew Stone is smitten.

Trump has compared the condemnation of Saudi Arabia to that of Brett Kavanaugh.

"You can hear his voice... You can hear how he was interrogated, tortured and murdered."

China's foreign ministry said the claims were "malicious slander".

Andrew Stone explores ancient sites in Iran.

Militants disguised as soldiers opened fire on an annual Iranian military parade.

Green MP Golriz Ghahraman on pay equity and how trolls try to silence women online.

US accused of blackmail following decision to close PLO mission in Washington

Jerusalem museum breathes life into the ancient city with a new virtual reality tour.

The ancient city, almost destroyed by ISIS, could re-open to tourists next year.

From the 125th-floor of the Burj Khalifa even high-rises resemble matchboxes.

EXCLUSIVE: 'Morale at all-time low' after staff told to stop deporting illegal immigrants.

Andrew Stone is bedazzled by Iran's ancient mosques.

Saudi Arabia's feuds have spilled over into the hajj, annual Muslim pilgrimage to Mecca.

For eight years Israel have withheld postal deliveries to Palestinian territories.

Radiation from sheep thyroid glands is said to support nuclear explosion contention.

Pro-government Saudi Twitter account shares image of plane flying towards Toronto skyline.

The Labour leader is trying to contain a row that threatens to undermine party support.

Readers have their say on the bus station; bus service; Winston Peters; hostile despots

Family of Osama bin Laden fear his son is intent on "avenging his father's death".

Kiwi activist returns home after allegedly being beaten and tasered by Israeli military.

The crew were on a mission to deliver aid to the Palestinian territory of Gaza.

Treen is expected to be deported back to NZ.

A murky, red liquid found around three mummies in Egypt has been analysed by scientists.

Andrew Stone offers some tips for your Iranian voyage.

Andrew Stone is spellbound by the hospitable people he meets in this enduring land.

Israeli military carry out its largest daytime air strike campaign in Gaza since 2014 war.