BusinessThe tiny Gulf country with a $335b empireThe world's richest country per capita is back in the deal-making business.15 Jan 08:02 PM
AirlinesStar power for Qatar routesQatar Airways is putting the finishing touches on its launch party to celebrate its new service to Auckland.13 Jan 10:15 PM
AirlinesThe plane with the longest legsQatar Airways is using the plane with the biggest range for the longest flight from Doha to Auckland.13 Jan 08:00 PM
WorldBrave Yazidi teen kidnapped by jihadisShe tried to escape many times but was hauled back, sold, attacked and raped. Now she tells her story.08 Jan 02:48 AM
World'The world must take notice now'The father of a toddler who was found dead lying face down in the mud after trying to flee Myanmar has pleaded with the world to take notice. WARNING: GRAPHIC04 Jan 10:42 PM
WorldSyrian girl's dangerous escape from AleppoSitting in her family's new apartment in Turkey, Fatemah al-Abed still cannot believe they made it out of Aleppo alive.04 Jan 10:41 PM
WorldManhunt for Istanbul nightclub shooterTurkish authorities are hunting a lone gunman who opened fire at one of Istanbul's most popular nightclubs, killing 39 and wounding 70.01 Jan 05:17 PM
New ZealandKudos for Herald snapper<i>Herald</i> photographer Brett Phibbs has been recognised by Newsweek in their annual 'most iconic photos' section.31 Dec 11:30 PM
New ZealandUN Resolution on Israel condemned by KiwisTo the sound of 200-300 voices chanting "live, live, Israel, resolution go to Hell", Hawke's Bay pastor Nigel Woodley stood outside 30 Dec 02:45 AM
WorldPutin announces Syrian ceasefireA truce aimed at ending the bloody five-year war in Syria has been announced. But what does it mean?29 Dec 05:09 PM
WorldKerry: Israeli settlements threat to peaceUS Secretary of State John Kerry says settlement growth in Israel means the prospects for a diplomatic solution are being "narrowed".28 Dec 07:51 PM
New ZealandMcCully warned of 'war' by Israel PMMcCully was reportedly warned of a "declaration of war" if the UN Security Council passed a resolution condemning Israel's continued settlements.28 Dec 12:18 AM
New ZealandIsrael bars New Zealand ambassadorIsrael bars Kiwi ambassador from entering the country in further fallout from the UN Security Council's resolution to condemn settlements in occupied territories.27 Dec 04:32 AM
WorldEvacuation of Aleppo completeTens of thousands of people from east Aleppo as well as two Shi'ite villages in Syria's Idlib province have been evacuated.22 Dec 11:56 PM
New Zealand$1m for Syrian war victimsNew Zealand is increasing aid to those affected by six years of bloody civil war in Syria.22 Dec 11:02 PM
WorldGirls, 7 and 9, sent on suicide missionsA chilling video shows two young girls - aged 7 and 9 - being embraced and kissed by their parents before being sent on suicide missions in Damascus.22 Dec 06:33 PM
AirlinesSea kelp pyjamas on EmiratesFirst class passengers on Emirates night flights will be moisturised as they sleep by new pyjamas infused with sea kelp.21 Dec 10:43 PM
OpinionAlan DuffAlan Duff: Aleppo - not our problemCOMMENT: The situation is complex even for the people who live there, let alone us trying to understand it. None of our business.19 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldAttacks in Jordan kill at least 10Seven policemen, two Jordanian civilians and one Canadian tourist were killed on Sunday.18 Dec 08:46 PM
WorldIran pushes its power plays in fallen AleppoAs the green surrender buses trickled out of Aleppo, Bashar al-Assad's two biggest backers reacted differently.18 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelBab Al Qasr Hotel, Abu DhabiStephanie Holmes checks into a huge junior suite with palace views.16 Dec 02:00 AM
WorldThe Big Read: Endgame in AleppoFour and a half years and hundreds of thousands of deaths later, the end of the rebellion in Syria is drawing near.14 Dec 05:18 AM
AirlinesUltra low fares for ultra long routeSome fares to London aboard one of the world's top airlines have dropped to equal a record low.12 Dec 08:31 PM
WorldFleeing Aleppo residents 'forced to fight'Syrian forces are arresting and forcibly conscripting civilians fleeing opposition-held areas of east Aleppo, relatives of detainees say.06 Dec 04:00 PM
World'They told me to blow myself up'A 15-year-old boy who tried to enter a football stadium wearing a suicide belt has spoken of the training he was given by Isis and his disappointment at failing.05 Dec 06:10 PM
OpinionWarning for NZ in rise of extremismCOMMENT: A number of lessons can be learned from Belgium. This is particularly true for NZ where the problem of Islamic extremism is much more manageable.05 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSyrian rebels eye guerrilla tacticsSyrian rebel groups have promised to continue their war by adopting the guerrilla tactics of assassinations, armed raids and roadside bombs.04 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSaudi Prince: Woman should be allowed to driveAn outspoken billionaire Saudi prince wants an 'urgent' end to his country's ban on women driving.30 Nov 09:24 PM
New ZealandKing: Only a collective effort will winNew Zealand's partnership with Jordan was never more important than it is today, says Jordan's King Abdullah II.29 Nov 05:02 AM
WorldDubai 'rape' case: UK woman free to goWoman arrested after alleging rape is told she's free to go after case collapses.22 Nov 05:41 PM
WorldTourist 'gang-raped' in Dubai faces jailA British tourist allegedly gang-raped in Dubai faces a prison sentence and needs $42,200 for legal fees after police accused her of having "extra-marital sex".16 Nov 07:25 PM
WorldWhat's on top of Trump's 'to-do' list?US President-elect Donald Trump has promised everything. But what does he stand for? These are his key policies.09 Nov 08:43 PM
WorldUS shows world how not to do democracyThe US presidential election has become an object lesson in everything that ails a country long seen as a beacon of freedom and hope.06 Nov 12:54 AM
WorldMosul residents flee as troops move inThousands of residents poured out of eastern neighbourhoods of Mosul yesterday, the first significant wave of people to escape the city held by Isis.04 Nov 04:00 PM
