WorldArab who posed as a Jew jailed for rape 'by deception'A Palestinian man who masqueraded as a Jew to have sex with a Jewish woman has been convicted of rape "by deception" and sentenced to 18 months in prison.20 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldSyria bans full face veils at universitiesSyria has forbidden the country's students and teachers from wearing the niqab - the full Islamic veil.20 Jul 06:35 AM
SportPoker hopefuls head southFifteen lucky poker players are headed from Auckland to Queenstown this week for a chance to strike it rich.19 Jul 08:23 PM
WorldIsraeli PM in spat with hardline foreign ministerThe Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is battling to control his coalition as he heads for a showdown with his hardline foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman.19 Jul 04:00 PM
TravelJordan: Temples and tea partiesJill Worrall avoids the tourist throng by following an ancient Nabatean path to the Monastery at Petra.19 Jul 03:00 AM
New ZealandNew Zealanders in Gaza convoy risking livesKiwi volunteers hoping to take part in a Gaza aid convoy have been told by organisers they could be putting their lives in danger.18 Jul 05:20 AM
New ZealandParade for All Whites to celebrate achievementsPrime Minister John Key will kick off a parade to honour the All Whites in Wellington next Wednesday.14 Jul 08:00 PM
WorldGurkhas killed by 'enemy within'The three Gurkhas who died stood no chance. Two - believed to be British nationals - died in the operations room when it came under attack by a rocket-propelled grenade. 14 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldInquiry into Iraq torture claims demandedClaims that more than one hundred Iraqi civilians were tortured and abused by British soldiers must be fully investigated, Britain's High Court was told yesterday.06 Jul 09:08 PM
WorldPetraeus: 'We are in this to win'General David Petraeus has formally assumed command of the 130,000-strong international force in Afghanistan.04 Jul 04:00 PM
TravelSyria: In charge of a tour group - and 16 camelsWill it be useful to add to my CV, I wonder, the title of honorary Bedouin camel trekking manager?01 Jul 05:15 AM
WorldIranian group to challenge aid blockadeThe Iranian Red Crescent is planning to send humanitarian aid by sea to Gaza in a brazen challenge to Israel's sea blockade.08 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldUS involved in deadly Yemen attack - watchdogAmnesty International says a US cruise missile armed with cluster ammunition was used in an attack in Yemen which left 52 dead.07 Jun 12:07 AM
New ZealandUN proposes Palmer to head Gaza inquiryFormer New Zealand prime minister Sir Geoffrey Palmer has been suggested to lead an inquiry into the raid on a Gaza-bound flotilla a week ago.06 Jun 03:00 AM
New ZealandMFAT confirms identity of captured KiwiSeveral activists were killed when Israeli marines raided a Turkish ship near Gaza. Others were captured, including NZ's Nicola Enchmarch.01 Jun 07:31 AM
New ZealandNZ woman held by Israeli authorities namedA NZ woman held by Israeli authorities after being taken from a flotilla attacked by Israeli forces is named.01 Jun 05:41 AM
New ZealandNZ woman on board aid flotillaA New Zealander was on board the aid flotilla attacked by Israeli commandos in international waters.01 Jun 12:10 AM
