World‘14 years undone’: Syria’s dire economic outlook revealedSyria needs more than 50 years to regain pre-war economy: UN agency20 Feb 07:41 PM
World‘Randomly attacked’: Syrian man stabs 14-year-old boy to death, injures fourA food delivery rider rammed the attacker with his vehicle in Villach, Austria.15 Feb 09:45 PM
EntertainmentOutrage after ‘voyeuristic, nauseating’ UK reality TV show retraces refugee journeysThe series opens with a participant calling for immigrants to be 'blown up'.09 Feb 03:54 AM
WorldTrump says he will rename Gulf of Mexico the ‘Gulf of America’President-elect also threatened military force to seize Greenland and the Panama Canal.07 Jan 09:52 PM
WorldInside Assad’s hasty escape: The downfall of Syria’s ruling eliteSeveral Assad allies, including Maher and Mamlouk, sought refuge in Russia and Lebanon.21 Dec 09:40 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Why the lightning fall of Syria’s brutal regime matters for us allOPINION: The ripple effects of a post-Bashar al-Assad world could spread to NZ.21 Dec 08:00 PM
World'Not a takeover': Turkey rebuffs Trump's Syria commentsTurkey denies controlling Syrian rebels, emphasises co-operation over domination.18 Dec 10:53 PM
WorldWhy Syrians are returning to rebuild Maaret al-NumanMaaret al-Numan residents return and revive businesses despite devastation.17 Dec 11:08 PM
World'Could be catastrophic': UN warns of escalating Syria conflictUN highlights humanitarian crisis in Syria; nearly 13 million face acute food insecurity.17 Dec 09:00 PM
World'Diplomatic contact': UK engages with Syria's new rebel leadershipTurkey to train Syrian rebels; Israel bombs depots amid new govt’s rise and HTS contact.15 Dec 11:11 PM
WorldAssad's prisoner No 3006 tells his storyAn ex-prisoner recalls torture and execution threats in Syrian jail.15 Dec 07:52 PM
WorldA palace in shock: Inside Syrian President's secretive last hours in powerAssad escapes to Russia, leaving chaos in his wake before rebels capture Damascus.14 Dec 09:14 PM
New ZealandTerrorism charge laid against 'Kiwi jihadi' still believed to be in a Syrian prisonMark John Taylor is believed to be in a prison in northern Syria.11 Dec 11:54 PM
WorldHow Syria's rebel victory is reshaping the nation's futureMohammed al-Jolani vows to punish torturers, as HTS seeks to stabilise the new Syria.11 Dec 09:50 PM
BusinessSyrian assets worth $190m frozen in SwitzerlandBut a 'hunt for Assad’s millions' does not seem to be in the offing for Swiss banks.11 Dec 08:59 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSyria after Assad: What’s happening and what comes nextNew York Times: A guide to understanding where things stand in Syria.11 Dec 08:54 PM
World'Every day more hope is lost': Families search notorious prisonLiberated prisoners found alive in Sednaya; families cling to hope amid chaos.11 Dec 07:37 PM
RoyalsQueen Elizabeth's signed portrait among items found in al-Assad's 'treasure room'Luxury luggage, Ferraris and a Fifa award found in the ousted Syrian president's palace.10 Dec 11:51 PM
WorldIsraeli strikes hit Syrian ships as Assad ousted from powerIsrael strikes Syrian navy, damaging ships and research centre after Assad's ousting.10 Dec 07:42 PM
PremiumPremiumWorld'Human slaughterhouse': What to know about Syria’s notorious Saydnaya PrisonNew York Times: Tens of thousands were detained, tortured and killed during the Civil War.10 Dec 07:28 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldWith Assad gone, a brutal dictatorship ends. But the new risks are hugeNew York Times: Will Assad's fall usher in a new era for Syria and the Middle East? 09 Dec 08:36 PM
WorldSyria's new dawn: Rebel leader discusses power transfer post-AssadUS, UK warn of scrutiny on Islamist groups; Russia and Iran react to Assad's fall.09 Dec 07:48 PM
WorldDesperate race to free prisoners from Assad's 'human slaughterhouse'Footage reveals dictator's prisons: Torture, mass hangings, and a 3-year-old freed.09 Dec 07:17 PM
WorldWatch: Syrians storm Assad's palace, find his luxury car collectionVideos show fighters and civilians inside the sprawling New Shaab Palace.09 Dec 02:26 AM
WorldSeeking loved ones: Tearful reunions as inmates freed from Syria’s most brutal prisonAmidst chaos, families seek news of more than 100,000 missing detainees as prisons fall.08 Dec 10:53 PM
AnalysisAnalysis: Assad's fall - a new chapter begins in Syria's turbulent historyANALYSIS: As Assad flees to Moscow; Turkey calls for an inclusive power transition.08 Dec 10:16 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow rebels toppled the Syrian regime of Bashar al-AssadNew York Times: Bashar al-Assad fled the country as rebels claimed the capital, Damascus.08 Dec 09:43 PM
New ZealandLarge fire in West Melton and Syria celebrates end of Assad regime | NZ Herald News UpdateFire crews battle to contain a large fire in Canterbury's West Melton overnight and Syria celebrates the end of the Assad family's 50-year regime. Video / NZ HeraldWatch08 Dec 06:31 PM
World'A new era': Emotional celebrations across Syria mark end of 'tyrant' ruleAssad and his family are now in Moscow, according to Russian news agencies.08 Dec 06:01 PM
WorldWar monitor says Syrian president has fled the countryAssad reportedly leaves Syria as Islamist rebels capture Homs and enter Damascus.08 Dec 03:56 AM
WorldMass exodus: Thousands of Alawites leave Homs for coastal safetyTens of thousands of Alawites flee Homs as rebels advance, fearing for their safety.05 Dec 10:42 PM
WorldSyrian airstrike kills journalist amid fierce battle for HamaRebels advance on Hama as airstrikes kill journalist; Assad raises military salaries.05 Dec 02:26 AM
WorldRussia tests hypersonic Zircon missile in Mediterranean drillsRussia's Tartus base may be at risk as rebels capture Aleppo in Syria.04 Dec 09:55 PM
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
