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
WorldRebels in control of Aleppo as Iran pledges support for Syrian regime, militaryIran's Araghchi meets Assad, pledging support amid rebels' seizure of Aleppo.01 Dec 09:39 PM
WorldSyrian government loses control of Aleppo for first time since civil war began'The walls fell on us.'01 Dec 05:23 PM
WorldSyrian rebels capture majority of Aleppo; Russia responds with air strikes'We’ve been waiting for this' for years, says rebel fighter.30 Nov 09:13 PM
WorldLightning assault on major Syria city: 'Not a single shot was fired''There has been no fighting, not a single shot was fired, as regime forces withdrew.'30 Nov 01:55 AM
WorldFears for Gaza hospitals as fuel, aid run lowGaza health ministry says hospitals have two days' fuel left before restricting services.22 Nov 11:16 PM
WorldIsrael hits Hezbollah depots in Qusayr; 10 dead, including civiliansThe Syrian Observatory for Human Rights said 10 people were killed in Israel strikes.31 Oct 09:44 PM
WorldIsrael strike suspected near Russian airbase in SyriaAbout 30 missiles triggered huge explosions near Russia's Khmeimim base.03 Oct 09:51 PM
WorldWoman injures five in stabbing attack on bus in GermanyAt least 40 people were on the bus travelling to a festival when the incident happened.30 Aug 11:32 PM
World‘I’m the one you’re looking for’: Stabbing suspect turned himself inA fugitive asylum seeker reportedly hid for 24 hours before turning himself in.25 Aug 10:29 PM
WorldSyrian first lady has leukaemia, presidency saysAsma al-Assad will undergo a specialised treatment protocol that requires her to isolate.21 May 11:47 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
World'Take the win': Biden pushes Israel to show restraint after drone attackThe United States has highlighted its role in helping Israel thwart Iran's aerial attack.14 Apr 10:51 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHamas leader defiant after Israeli strike kills three of his sonsNew York Times: Ismail Haniyeh says several of his grandchildren were also killed.11 Apr 12:10 AM
World'Evil regime must be punished': Iran hits out at IsraelIran promised to retaliate against Israel over the attack on its consulate in Damascus.10 Apr 09:44 PM
WorldIran accuses the US of giving Israel the 'green light' to attack consulateIran has accused the US of allowing Israel to strike a consulate building in Syria.08 Apr 09:19 PM
WorldTurkey Syria earthquake one year on: People struggle to survive in tents as rubble remains A year ago, the devastating 7.8 magnitude earthquake caused the loss of 59,000 lives.06 Feb 02:27 AM
WorldExplained: The US strikes in Iraq and Syria and its attacks with the UK in YemenBritish forces have joined their American allies in new attacks against militia in Yemen.04 Feb 06:00 AM
WorldWhat to know about the US strikes in Iraq and SyriaA deadly strike on the desert outpost Tower 22 near Syria increased tensions.04 Feb 12:00 AM
WorldIsraeli airstrike on Syrian capital killed at least fiveSyria claims Israel fired missiles while flying over Israeli-occupied Golan Heights.20 Jan 08:10 PM
WorldIran attacks alleged militant bases in PakistanIslamabad says the ‘unprovoked’ strikes have killed 2 children,16 Jan 09:32 PM
WorldOlive-picking children killed in latest Syria shellingShelling latest violation of truce reached in March 2020 between Russia and Turkey.25 Nov 11:09 PM
WorldIsrael strikes Gaza, Syria and West Bank as war threatens to ignite other frontsIsraeli warplanes struck targets across Gaza, as well as two airports in Syria.22 Oct 05:05 PM
WorldUS shoots down missiles, drones as tensions rise in volatile Middle EastThe attacks fuel escalating worries of a larger regional conflict.20 Oct 05:03 AM
WorldDrone strike kills 80 at graduation ceremony in SyriaSyria’s military says the drones targeted the ceremony for young officers.05 Oct 08:24 PM
WorldGunmen ambush bus carrying soldiers, killing 20The Islamic State group is still carrying deadly attacks despite being defeated in 2019.11 Aug 11:51 PM
WorldSyrian baby born under earthquake rubble turns six monthsBaby born under earthquake rubble in Syria thriving at six months old.05 Aug 10:09 PM
WorldCrew endangered when Russian plane flies too close to US plane over SyriaA Russian fighter jet flew very close to a US surveillance aircraft over Syria.18 Jul 03:07 AM
