WorldCamel beauty pageant rocked as 20 entries disqualified for plastic surgeryInspectors discovered botox, fillers and silicone had been used to beautify the animals.06 Mar 03:00 AM
WorldIran war: Wealthy travellers flock to Oman to escape Dubai risksSome families shared jets to split costs. One client needed a plane large enough for 22.03 Mar 10:00 PM
WorldIran war spreads with strikes across the Middle East and beyondFour powerful explosions were heard after midnight local time in Tehran.02 Mar 10:25 PM
BusinessMiddle East exports: NZ dairy, meat exporters monitor US-Iran conflict closely 02 Mar 01:51 AM
WorldTrump convinced 'to give Iran a chance' after threats over protest crackdownRights group Iran Human Rights says at least 3428 protesters were killed.15 Jan 07:54 PM
WorldIran government stages mass rallies as alarm grows over protest tollRights groups say at least hundreds of protesters have been killed nationwide.12 Jan 05:16 PM
WorldVolcano erupts in Ethiopia for first time in 12,000 yearsAsh from the blast has spread across Yemen, Oman, India and Pakistan.25 Nov 06:56 PM
Football FernsHow Middle East conflict disrupted Kiwi dad’s journey to Fern's new German football club Peter Hahn expects to wait over five hours in Doha airport's kilometre-long queue.24 Jun 05:45 PM
WorldIran warns of retaliation if EU exploits UN uranium reportIran's enriched uranium stockpile is 45 times over the 2015 deal limit.01 Jun 08:24 AM
WorldU.S. and Iran to hold high-stakes talks on nuclear programmeUS envoy signals flexibility, but insists Iran can't have a nuclear weapon.12 Apr 01:49 AM
PoliticsPM to attend Nelson police officer Lyn Fleming’s funeral, cuts UAE trip shortThe funeral was set to take place on Thursday.12 Jan 06:16 AM
BusinessEight OPEC+ members extend oil supply cuts until end of DecemberKey countries have been delaying production increases.03 Nov 08:41 PM
PoliticsNZ launches trade negotiations with UAEThe country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.06 May 05:00 PM
WorldDramatic images show Dubai airport underwater, heavy rain kills 18 in OmanHeavy rain has caused chaos in the United Arab Emirates.16 Apr 08:44 PM
WorldUK police investigating uranium-tainted cargo at London's HeathrowOther media say it was in scrap metal, originated in Pakistan, arrived on Oman flight.11 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelLufthansa hits out at Qatar with pride plane for World CupThe official airline of Germany's soccer team sent a clear message ahead of the World Cup.13 Nov 07:46 PM
WorldCall for Hindus to be deported from Gulf over violence against Muslims in IndiaA single comment has sparked mass unrest with people being killed and hundreds injured.19 Jun 03:24 AM
WorldFour countries faring worse than US on Covid-19 outbreakThe US is the hardest hit country, but these nations are worse off on another measure.28 Jul 06:44 AM
TravelWinning words: Herald Travel next generation writing competition winners revealedOur youth travel writing competition went in search of the voices of the next generation.25 May 05:00 PM
WorldOil tankers: Trump insists 'Iran did do it,' rejecting denialsIran called the US allegations "alarming."14 Jun 11:19 PM
WorldOil tankers 'attacked' in Gulf of OmanUS Navy's 5th Fleet says it is assisting two tankers targeted in the "reported attack".13 Jun 07:15 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Use defence dollars on pestsCOMMENT: Divert some defence money to fighting stink bugs, argues Brian Rudman.27 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldQatar delivers response to Arab nationsQatar has personally delivered a handwritten letter in response to Saudi Arabia's demands.04 Jul 06:51 AM
TravelOman: Off to marketJim Eagles' nose leads him to 'where you can buy anything in the world'.03 Apr 10:00 PM
TravelWahiba Desert: All in a hushWahiba Desert holds a moving tranquillity, Jim Eagles finds in an early-morning expedition to the dunes.19 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelRoom check: Alila Jabal Akhdar, OmanSharon Stephenson stays at Oman's remote five-star Alila Jabal Akhdar hotel.28 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelWatch for the warning flagsForts and watchtowers by the hundred in the sultanate of Oman point to a fierce past.28 Jul 03:00 AM
