A group of six New Zealanders will this year attempt to jet-ski from London to Auckland, via Sydney.

In the face of bomb and mortar attacks that killed 38 people and wounded 89 others, Iraqis went to the polls yesterday.

Guards linked to Blackwater given seven days to leave after US court rejects charges.

Tonight, Iran begins marking 31 years since the country's Islamic revolution.

Jill Worrall is whisked through Cairo's cacophony by taxi, boat and horse-drawn carriage.

Israeli security forces closed two popular beaches yesterday to scour them for explosives after two barrels filled with munitions were found washed up on the shores of southern Israel.

Nine figures of the New Zealand film industry have been nominated for the 2010 Oscars.

British ministers ignored the military's warning that more time was needed before the invasion of Iraq, an inquiry hears.

Medic says 20 years of injury and death in NZ no preparation for life on patrol.

Unique melodies from rare partnership thrill and mesmerise.

US senators are urging US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to take more proactive steps in supporting organisations that promote 'Internet freedom' in countries such as Iran and China, where severe Internet restrictions are enforced.

Direct flights from Yemen to Britain will be banned as a key part of new anti-terrorist measures following the failed attempt to blow up a transatlantic airliner, Gordon Brown announced yesterday.