WorldMecca for the rich: Islam's holiest site 'turning into Vegas'Once a dusty desert town, Mecca now soars above its surroundings with a glittering array of skyscrapers and luxury hotels.26 Sep 12:09 AM
EconomyClean energy: A faded shade of green At the start of this century, clean energy was all the rage. The revolution may still be happening, but it's taking its time, reports Peter Huck.22 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ tuition fees among world highestTuition fees at New Zealand universities are among the highest in the world, according to a new report. New Zealand had the seventh-most expensive tuition fees for universities, with entrants paying more than $3600 a year. 15 Sep 06:15 AM
WorldSaudi star-gazers accused of bungling Ramadan datesEvery now and then, Ramadan celebrations are marred by bickering between competing Islamic authorities over when Eid starts.06 Sep 03:47 AM
New ZealandSubaru asked to back Saudi Arabian womenA group campaigning for an end to Saudi Arabia's ban on women drivers is calling on Subaru-maker Fuji Heavy Industries to pull out of the kingdom.28 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldBin Laden: From pious teen to the 'personification of evil'The most intense manhunt in history finally caught up with Osama bin Laden.02 May 05:30 PM
WorldBahrain sentences four to death for killing policemen A Bahraini court has sentenced four men to death for killing two police officers during the pro-democracy protests.28 Apr 11:00 PM
WorldHarsh crackdown on Shia worshippers in BahrainSunni-Shia hostility in the Muslim world is likely to deepen because of the demolition of Shia holy places in Bahrain.20 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldMemos show link between oil and Iraq invasionNew documents have raised questions over Britain's involvement in the Iraq war.19 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldNervous Saudis take hard line on 'day of rage'Saudi Arabia announced it would ban all protests and marches.06 Mar 04:30 PM
BDBDEnergyOil, gold prices soar on Libya turmoilInvestors flocked to oil and gold on world markets overnight amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with violence in Libya gathering steam.21 Feb 06:30 PM
WorldCourt rules its 'ok' for men to beat wivesA court in the United Arab Emirates has ruled that a man can beat his wife and children as long as no marks are left.19 Oct 12:20 AM
Small BusinessCoffee concept sold to SaudisEsquires has struck a "dream" deal with a Saudi Arabian sheikh ...09 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey among seriously wealthy emirs, kings and presidentsPrime Minister John Key has been ranked in a list of the top 20 wealthiest leaders in the world.19 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleHow much freedom is too much?Herald blogger Dita Di Boni says building genuine self-esteem in young girls is never an easy task.12 Apr 02:25 AM
