WorldIran missile attacks strand cruise passengers in Doha as buses leave for RiyadhSome 15,000 cruise passengers are stranded in the Gulf as war spreads.07 Mar 11:14 PM
WorldMiddle East crisis: Israel launches 26 waves of strikes on Beirut overnightExplosions and flashes lit up the night sky over the Beirut southern suburbs.06 Mar 07:32 AM
WorldGulf frustrated at being the centre of war that’s not theirsIranian strikes have hit Gulf hotels, oil hubs and key US bases.05 Mar 11:24 PM
WorldIran claims attack on US oil tanker in the Persian GulfIran’s paramilitary Revolutionary Guard said they struck the tanker.05 Mar 08:00 AM
Formula 1‘We trust in F1’: Drivers wait anxiously over Middle East conflictRaces in Bahrain and Saudi Arabia are in doubt as fighting continues. 05 Mar 04:02 AM
World‘Okay, time to go’: Cabs, cash and twisted routes to escape war zoneThese odysseys involve make-shift arrangements, cash and long drives through the desert.05 Mar 01:00 AM
WorldCIA station in Saudi capital hit in drone attackThe extent of the damage to the spy hub in Riyadh was not clear.04 Mar 04:00 AM
New ZealandMFAT fixes SafeTravel technical issues amid conflict with IranSome Kiwis reported feeling 'quite panicked' that the site was not working.04 Mar 03:46 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
New Zealand'Page not found': Kiwis in Middle East struggle to register on SafeTravelSome Kiwis reported feeling 'quite panicked' that the site was not working.03 Mar 05:07 AM
WorldTrump suggests retaliation over attack on US Embassy in RiyadhAmerica's embassy in Kuwait has also been hit as Iran responds to US and Israeli strikes.03 Mar 02:25 AM
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
WorldSaudi Arabia on alert after Iran strikes biggest oil refineryThe attack could be a deliberate tactic to disrupt global trade.02 Mar 08:30 PM
BusinessMiddle East exports: NZ dairy, meat exporters monitor US-Iran conflict closely Nearly all New Zealand red meat exports to Arab states transit the Strait of Hormuz.02 Mar 01:51 AM
WorldBlasts in Kabul as Afghan govt says it is responding to Pakistan attacksAfghan officials say Pakistani strikes have killed 36 civilians since Thursday.02 Mar 01:04 AM
WorldPush from Saudis, Israel helped move Trump to attack IranCrown prince warned that Iran would come away stronger if the US did not strike now.01 Mar 05:00 PM
Travel newsDream Maldives, Swiss Alps or Samoa escape: Pick your perfect 2026 getawayChase summer in a different country with these deals.01 Mar 04:00 PM
SportDaughter of Top Gear host escapes serious injury after 'monumental' Formula E crashIzzy Hammond shared video of the smash with her 288,000 Instagram followers.16 Feb 08:37 PM
WorldIsraeli approval of West Bank land registration draws outrageThe EU and Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Qatar and Jordan have criticised the move as illegal.16 Feb 06:41 PM
WorldPrince William confronted by questions about Andrew scandal during official engagementWilliam toured Riyadh's Misk Sports Centre to promote women's sport.10 Feb 11:38 PM
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WorldPrince William, Kate 'deeply concerned' by Andrew's Epstein 'revelations'William's remarks came just hours before his three-day visit to Saudi Arabia.09 Feb 05:29 PM
EntertainmentFirst trip to kingdom: Prince William set for three-day Saudi visitThe visit marks his first official overseas trip of 2026 as Prince of Wales.22 Jan 05:55 PM
WorldAfter Yemen rift, Saudi Arabia aims to oust UAE from wider regionRiyadh’s sudden, more assertive stance has other countries trying to navigate the rift. 21 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldIsrael begins demolitions at UNRWA headquarters in east JerusalemUN officials say the demolition violates UN immunity and international law.20 Jan 06:38 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsWinston Peters’ global gifts: From Mongolian horse to Hillary-signed noteHis viral cowboy-themed campaign ad sparked a wave of horse gifts abroad.17 Jan 06:00 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
WorldTrump says Iran killings stopped as US scales back Qatar baseRights groups report at least 3428 protesters killed and more than 10,000 detained.14 Jan 10:48 PM
WorldUAE to pull forces out of Yemen as 24-hour deadline setYemen's leader has scrapped a defence pact with the UAE and declared a 90-day emergency.30 Dec 05:14 PM
WorldWhite House defends Trump calling female reporter ‘Piggy’The President told Bloomberg reporter Catherine Lucey: ‘Quiet, Piggy’, on Air Force One.20 Nov 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisOnce a pariah, Saudi Crown Prince resets US relations on his own termsNYT analysis: It is perhaps the most astounding geopolitical restoration of modern times.19 Nov 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPower and profit: Who was at Trump’s dinner for the Saudi Crown Prince?NYT: Trump–Saudi ties spotlighted as tech and finance chiefs attend White House banquet.19 Nov 05:00 AM
WorldTrump hosts Ronaldo, Musk and Saudi Crown Prince at dinnerRonaldo sat near the head of the table moments before Trump and the Prince arrived.19 Nov 04:20 AM
World'Things happen': Trump dismisses journalist's killing as $1.7t Saudi deal unveiledTrump praised Mohammed bin Salman as 'incredible' on human rights.18 Nov 08:10 PM
