WorldIsrael 'needs to flatten all of Gaza'Israel needs to "flatten all of Gaza" in order to spare the lives of Israeli soldiers and civilians, according to a son of former Israeli PM Ariel Sharon.18 Nov 11:55 PM
TravelUnited Arab Emirates: 48 hours in Abu DhabiThe warmth of the Middle East might a short break to the Emirates looks appealing. But you don’t have to settle for the usual suspect, Dubai, says Nick Boulos.18 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi flees Gaza StripA New Zealand documentary maker has escaped the Gaza Strip in a taxi as Israeli air strikes began while he was filming.17 Nov 09:19 PM
TravelDubai develops world's largest mallDubai, famed for its mega-projects before it was hit by the global financial crisis, has announced a new development to open the world's biggest mall and a park larger than London's Hyde Park.09 Nov 09:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: Why America ruined the fat cats' partyIn their unwillingness to face the reality of changing demographics, US Republicans are behaving like King Canute.09 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionRev. Jesse Jackson: Obama still righting old wrongsThe US President must be allowed to build on his Administration's achievements, writes Reverend Jesse Jackson.05 Nov 08:30 PM
New Zealand'Every day our pain is greater'The parents of triplets who died in the Doha mall fire have made an emotional plea for justice after the trial over their deaths was delayed for a third time.26 Oct 07:45 AM
New ZealandDoha mall hearing postponed againThe hearing into the fatal fire at Doha's Villaggio mall which killed 19 people including three Kiwi triplets has been postponed for a third time.23 Oct 06:46 PM
TravelLebanon: Temples and T-shirtsLebanon's Baalbek is, as Brett Atkinson, discovered, an extreme cultural mosaic.18 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Sanctions on Iran crippling, but will not topple regime14 Oct 08:30 PM
TravelSaudi Arabia: Opening up long hidden ancient ruinsDating back to the second century BC, the Nabataean archaeological site, also known as Madain Saleh, has long been hidden from foreign visitors to Saudi Arabia. Assaad Abboud checks out a site that rarely opens up to tourists.10 Oct 03:00 AM
New ZealandTriplets' dad: New claims hurtfulThe father of Kiwi triplets killed in a Qatar mall fire says it is distressing to see stories circulating about the fire being an act of terrorism without any facts to back them up.02 Oct 07:09 PM
New ZealandDoubts over mall fire claimJournalists and academics have questioned a Saudi news agency that claims the Qatar mall fire that killed New Zealand triplets was an act of terrorism.02 Oct 07:21 AM
WorldEscaping Syria's civil warFormer NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.28 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionPeter Calder: Film row faint in NZ Muslims' earsParking congestion at Auckland mosque more pressing issue than conflagration over clumsy anti-Islamic production.25 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelJordan: Petra's enduring ancient wonderJordan's World Heritage Site still enthrals visitors, writes Diana Balham.20 Sep 12:00 AM
OpinionDebate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.19 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelCruising: Pirates? Where..?Diana Balham cruises through a danger zone without a scratch.19 Sep 04:30 AM
