New ZealandWikiLeaks cable: Dubai bid for Auckland Airport runs up against populist politics21 Dec 04:30 PM
SportSwimming: Batchelor 29th at DubaiNew Zealand's Sophia Batchelor failed to qualify on the first day of the world short-course swimming championships at Dubai.15 Dec 07:33 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
LifestyleDubai: High tea on top of the worldDubai's Burj al-Arab hotel serves up a sensory feast like no other, writes Geoff Cumming.17 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelDubai: Castles in the sandKerri Jackson ponders whether Dubai is the perfect long-haul stopover.27 Jul 12:00 AM
SportPoker hopefuls head southFifteen lucky poker players are headed from Auckland to Queenstown this week for a chance to strike it rich.19 Jul 08:23 PM
New ZealandKiwi balloons grounded in UAE after deathsPeter Kollar has left the United Arab Emirates in the wake of a fatal hot air balloon crash which saw his pilot sentenced to a year in prison.05 Jul 09:13 PM
WorldSun, sand, sex - why Dubai's strict code is a shamThe blonde in a tight, low-cut evening dress slid on to a barstool next to me and began the chat: Where are you from? How long are you here? Where are you staying?"16 May 04:00 PM
TravelDubai: Desert rose all petal, no stemDubai is flashy, showy and ambitious but it's still too self-conscious, writes Stuart Dye.20 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldDeath squad sought after hotel hitDubai police have released names and photos of an alleged 11-member European hit squad.16 Feb 07:30 PM
WorldTerror on the 124th floorA critical failure of the elevator to the observation deck caused chaos on the 124th floor of the world's tallest tower.09 Feb 07:30 PM
OpinionChris Rattue<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Sidekick Steve doesn't deserve Tiger's tarWoods' Kiwi caddie Steve Williams doesn't deserve to be attacked in any way, or to have his career threatened.13 Dec 03:00 PM
FootballSoccer: Auckland City stuns with Club World Cup winAuckland City is one match from a showdown with Barcelona after downing United Arab Emirates champions Al Alhi in Abu Dhabi.09 Dec 08:35 PM
CompaniesDubai stocks dive as crisis hitsDubai's main stock exchange dropped more than 7 per cent yesterday.30 Nov 03:00 PM