Politics‘Monitor the situation’: Minister's instruction to NZ officials in US as Trump warns of new tariffs The world is largely in the dark over Trump's latest threat.14 Jan 03:24 AM
WorldSyrian army tells Kurdish forces to withdraw from area east of AleppoSyria has declared a vast Kurdish-held zone east of the city a closed area.13 Jan 09:27 PM
WorldUS takes aim at Muslim Brotherhood in Arab worldThe US will freeze Muslim Brotherhood assets and criminalise any dealings.13 Jan 08:38 PM
WorldIran tightens deadly protest crackdown under cover of internet blackoutA rights group says at least 51 protesters have been killed so far.10 Jan 10:09 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe key signs the Islamic Republic is about to fall Donald Trump has warned he will 'hit them very hard' if Iran massacres protesters.09 Jan 09:39 PM
WorldSyria bombs Kurdish areas in city of AleppoSome 16,000 people have fled two Kurdish districts in Aleppo in three days.08 Jan 06:14 PM
PremiumPremiumCommoditiesLatent demand returns: Big dairy price lift buoys hopes of market turnMiddle East buyers nearly doubled their share of GDT volumes to 21%.07 Jan 12:53 AM
WorldKhamenei offers to talk to Iran protesters as deaths and tensions riseThe protests began with bazaar strikes after the rial hit a record low.04 Jan 01:19 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandFrom Hawke’s Bay to Dubai: Inside life working on a 74-metre superyacht'There’s always lots going on. Boat romances and drama, and all of that.'03 Jan 05:00 PM
WorldUN chief urges Israel to lift Gaza aid ban on major NGOsIsrael has barred 37 foreign humanitarian agencies from entering Gaza under new rules.03 Jan 03:03 AM
CompaniesTesla loses EV crown to China's BYD in 2025 as sales slipBYD sold 2.26 million EVs last year to overtake its US rival run by Elon Musk.03 Jan 02:38 AM
WorldFresh clashes kill six in Iran cost-of-living protestsSix people reportedly killed as protests spread beyond Tehran to three cities.01 Jan 06:53 PM
WorldIsrael confirms ban on 37 NGOs in GazaIsrael says the NGOs refused to share full staff details to clear security checks.01 Jan 05:25 PM
WorldIran government building attacked as top prosecutor responds to protestsStudents at 10 universities nationwide have joined this week's rallies.31 Dec 10:44 PM
AnalysisAnalysis: How ancient Sparta explains 2026A vanished Greek city-state has been mythologised for its militarism and self-reliance.30 Dec 08:42 PM
WorldNetanyahu meets Trump in Florida for talks on Gaza, IranTrump wants a Gaza ‘Board of Peace’ and technocratic government in January.29 Dec 06:58 PM
WorldShe spent the war planning to stay in Gaza. Now she is ready to leaveDiana Shams' home survived years of war only to be hit in the last hours before the truce.28 Dec 05:00 PM
World2025 in review: How Israeli covert activities seek to thwart Syria's leaderAs Syria's new leadership tries to restore stability, its neighbour Israel is wary.24 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldSyria state media says Kurdish force shelling kills person in Aleppo cityClashes with government forces erupted in Kurdish-majority neighbourhoods of the city.22 Dec 06:50 PM
WorldGaza is still seeing acute malnutrition but not famine, monitor saysThe Integrated Food Security Phase Classification said famine no longer in Gaza.21 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldKilling the ‘brain trust’: How Israel targeted Iran’s nuclear scientistsIsrael said it assassinated 11 nuclear scientists on June 13 and in the following days.18 Dec 04:00 PM
BusinessWarner Bros rejects Paramount bid, sticks with Netflix President Trump has warned Netflix’s takeover could give it huge power in film and TV.17 Dec 04:57 PM
WorldMother of Bondi gunman: ‘He’s a good boy’Police raided the family’s Bonnyrigg home hours after the Bondi massacre.15 Dec 12:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldGaza truce: Can US grand plans get off the drawing board?New York Times: Efforts to form the international force appear to have picked up steam.14 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldTrump vows to retaliate after US troops killed in SyriaSyrian official suggested the attacker was affiliated with Syria’s new security services.14 Dec 12:16 AM
WorldIsrael says Hamas 'will be disarmed' after group proposes weapons freezeThe US plan’s second phase would swap Israeli troops for an international force.11 Dec 07:52 PM
