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
New ZealandNZ troops more at risk at home than abroadOfficial figures show Afghanistan most hazardous overseas posting for personnel.07 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ troops to work in wider areaThe Government has agreed for Kiwi troops to work in a wider radius outside Bamiyan province after two soldiers were killed there on Saturday.06 Aug 07:24 AM
New ZealandNew details about killed NZ soldiersPrime Minister John Key has revealed the two dead soldiers were both in their 20s and did not have a lot of family in New Zealand.05 Aug 11:20 PM
TravelOman: Ships of slave city fit for a sultanSeafaring traditions are alive and well in Sur, an historic part of Oman's coast, writes Jim Eagles.19 Jun 05:30 PM
