PremiumPremiumBusinessExecutions and rehab: Saudi Arabia dials up its ‘war on drugs’Financial Times: Narcotics use blamed on social change, rise of drugs such as Captagon.01 Dec 10:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBusinessMega-project boss abruptly replaced in Saudi ArabiaFinancial Times: He leaves after six years in charge of $850 billion desert development.13 Nov 06:19 PM
BusinessEight OPEC+ members extend oil supply cuts until end of DecemberKey countries have been delaying production increases.03 Nov 08:41 PM
Talanoa'Not just talk': Government pledges $20m to set up Pacific climate fundWinston Peters says New Zealand’s put its money where its mouth is for climate funding.26 Oct 04:00 PM
New ZealandDalton's decision: Wayne Brown says Team NZ boss will decide where next America's Cup is heldSaudi Arabia is the early frontrunner to host the next America's Cup.19 Oct 10:40 PM
PremiumPremiumAmerica's CupRNZYS enter Saudi performance partnership; no link to America's Cup future'They can see why the event is here' – RNZYS vice-commodore on Kiwis in Barcelona.15 Oct 08:15 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWater demand will surge because of wars and tech, says utility bossFinancial Times: Floating desalination plants and thirsty data centres stir up water.07 Oct 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSaudi tycoon plans comeback with world’s tallest towerFinancial Times: Long-stalled project among a flurry of glitzy real estate deals06 Oct 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionTrevor McKewenSports Insider: 'Crisis' summit called by World Rugby could open door for SaudisOPINION: It may be the most significant gathering of rugby's overlords in over a decade.04 Sep 06:30 PM
PoliticsPacific Islands Forum: NZ 'all in' on Pacific policing drive but implementation uncertainLeaders left for Vava'u yesterday where the high-profile PIF meeting was held.30 Aug 05:10 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and finance‘Obscenely greedy’ oil executives handed Swiss jail terms for role in fraudFinancial Times: ‘World’s biggest ever kleptocracy case’ involves former oil chief.29 Aug 08:13 PM
Golf‘I know bugger all about it’: Mayor on LIV Golf coming to ChristchurchThe controversial tour has visited a Christchurch golf course as it looks to branch out.23 Aug 12:59 AM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeSaudi wealth fund brings era of easy money to an endFinancial Times: It was once considered a cash cow by dealmakers.20 Aug 07:46 PM
PremiumPremiumGolfLIV Golf coming to NZ? 'I want nothing to do with it', says Kiwi golfing legend'They’ve been hugely disruptive to the game of golf.'15 Aug 11:37 PM
WorldUS joins global condemnation after Israel's school strike kills 100World leaders condemn Israel’s air strike on Gaza refuge which killed about 100 people.10 Aug 11:07 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWorld’s largest oil company bets on the enduring power of petrolFinancial Times: Company says combustion engines will be here for ‘very, very long time'.09 Jul 09:51 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWorld headed for ‘food wars’, warns major commodities traderFinancial Times: Concerns protectionist policies are exacerbating inflation,26 Jun 06:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHeat is killing thousands, and big events have not adjustedNew York Times: Climate change poses a threat to beloved gatherings.26 Jun 02:45 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldPilgrim deaths in Mecca put spotlight on underworld Hajj industryNew York Times: Most of the more than 1,300 people who died were not formally registered.24 Jun 03:03 AM
New ZealandNew Zealander dies during hajj pilgrimage in Saudi ArabiaConsular assistance was being provided to the person’s family.21 Jun 12:39 AM
WorldIntense heat kills hundreds at Muslim pilgrimageOne list circulating online suggested at least 550 people died during the Hajj.19 Jun 09:36 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWorld faces ‘staggering’ excess of oil by end of decade - IEAFinancial Times: We're on track for a surplus of millions of barrels a day, the IEA says.12 Jun 11:47 PM
WorldWorld faces ‘staggering’ excess of oil by end of decade, warns energy agencyRenewable energy and electric car booms will stunt demand, agency says.12 Jun 11:25 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldThe BBC journo who was shot by terrorists six times - and survivedTimes: In June 2004, Frank Gardner the storyteller became the story himself.11 Jun 06:00 AM
Boxing'I miss my father': Usyk's teary tribute after victory over Fury"For me it’s hard when my father comes back to me because I remember all life."20 May 05:00 AM
BoxingUsyk topples Fury to become undisputed heavyweight world championThe Ukranian defeated the 'Gypsy King' in Saudi Arabia.18 May 11:52 PM
PoliticsNZ launches trade negotiations with UAEThe country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.06 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialSportswashing sadly heading into its dry cycleOPINION: Public disgust over the issue of sportswashing appears to have waned.03 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBusiness‘To the future’: Saudi Arabia spends big to become an AI superpowerNew York Times: The oil-rich kingdom seeks to complete its oil dominance.01 May 06:00 AM
PremiumPremiumGolfI went to a LIV Golf event and this is what I learnedWhat is the new golf competition really like?01 May 03:00 AM
WorldSaudi minister slams Gaza ceasefire attempts as 'insufficient'Pakistan’s foreign minister also described the killings in Gaza as 'genocide'.16 Apr 10:04 PM
World'Whatever is required': Israel set to respond to Iran’s weekend missile attackBenjamin Netanyahu: 'Israel will do whatever is required to defend itself'.16 Apr 04:12 AM
BoxingWhat's next for Joseph Parker as Wilder and Zhang clash?Potential rematches and the road to world champion.16 Apr 03:00 AM
WorldMohammed bin Salman forced to rein in his dreams of a mirror cityPlans for a gleaming skyscraper utopia in the Saudi desert have lost their shine.09 Apr 08:46 PM