Travel'Drink not a factor': Mother deported from Dubai Airport on expired passportNo drink-related charges raised, as mother is deported from UAE.12 Aug 10:00 PM
WorldBritish mum jailed over 'profanity' not glass of wineGulf officials claim she wasn't jailed for drinking on a Dubai plane.11 Aug 09:35 PM
TravelAbu Dhabi opens doors to world's biggest indoor theme parkThe world's largest indoor theme park has opened in Abu Dhabi, costing $1billion to build26 Jul 01:23 AM
AirlinesPassport power: Where New Zealand ranksPassports that carry most visa-free access have been identified.10 Jul 10:31 PM
AirlinesTravel the world tax-free: Emirates seeks staff in NZCould this be you? Staff must live in Dubai, accommodation is free, pay from $950 a week.24 Jun 03:35 AM
WorldImages tell tale of torture and abuseInmates smuggle out accounts of mistreatment inside secret prisons run by the UAE.22 Jun 05:00 PM
New ZealandNZ's $53 million World Expo plan releasedSheikh Abdullah also met with Andrew Little and his sisters to re-forge a family link.02 May 06:34 AM
WorldIndia refuses to grant asylum to runaway Dubai royalFleeing Princess Latifa claimed she was mistreated and was seeking asylum in India.01 May 08:28 PM
TravelSurviving long-haul with kidsDespite her misgivings, Belinda Henley lives through a trip to London with her daughters.13 Mar 12:00 AM
TravelWoman kicked off flight over period painCouple ordered off plane minutes before take-off after she was overheard by air hostess.20 Feb 06:06 PM
WorldCommercial flights 'intercepted by fighter jets'Two commercial aircraft were reportedly intercepted by Qatari fighter jets.16 Jan 06:46 AM
English Premier LeagueFootball clash of nations not only at the World CupGulf States are throwing money at the sport to get on top31 Dec 09:19 PM
TravelDubai: Bizarre reasons to get locked upDubai projects itself as friendly - but it shows no mercy when it comes to the law.24 Oct 12:52 AM
WorldTourist facing jail for touching man's hip in DubaiA UK man who was just trying to avoid spilling his drink could face three years in jail.08 Oct 08:49 PM
New ZealandBritish teachers warn: Don't come to NZTwo British teachers hired in July have quit in frustration at delays recognising service.21 Sep 07:05 PM
TravelBuying spices on your Dubai stopoverThe souks in the UAE city are brimming with Middle Eastern products and jovial bargaining.14 Sep 04:00 AM
WorldTowering inferno: Dubai high-rise engulfed in flamesEvacuation under way after flames climb up Dubai's record-breaking tower.03 Aug 09:35 PM
TravelStay in Abu Dhabi's most luxurious hotelEmirates Palace is the height of opulence, but it's not as expensive as you'd think.30 Jul 10:52 PM
WorldUS says UAE hacked Qatari government sitesUS intelligence officials say UAE behind hacking of Qatari websites, leading to tensions.16 Jul 10:20 PM
WorldTillerson in bid to resolve Qatar crisisRex Tillerson to meet with Kuwaiti officials as dispute between Gulf countries continues.07 Jul 05:59 AM
New ZealandRugby coach's son dies of asthma attackFamily of Taylor Marsters, 9, are "broken-hearted" after he died of an asthma attack.05 Jul 09:10 AM
WorldArab nations to discuss next moveMoody's have changed Qatar's economic outlook to 'negative' over Arab nations turmoil.05 Jul 04:09 AM
BusinessGulf crisis threatens Qatar World CupIt's a 283 billion dollar problem. The Gulf crisis has threatened Qatar's World Cup plans.11 Jun 09:52 PM
WorldWhy Middle East has cut ties with QatarThe Middle East was plunged into its biggest diplomatic crisis in years.06 Jun 04:37 AM
WorldFour Arab nations cut ties with QatarThe decision further deepens a rift between Gulf Arab nations.05 Jun 04:46 AM
New ZealandOne careless owner: McLaren for saleThe wrecked McLaren has attracted overseas interest as salvage buyers look for a bargain.01 Jun 04:58 AM
WorldFast car: Ramadan feast interruptedA driver who parked smack in the middle of a celebration wasn't going anywhere fast.30 May 03:21 AM
CommoditiesSpace-mining may be only decade awayInvestors wonder: Is oil the water of the coming Space Age?29 Apr 01:35 AM
AirlinesMore security for Middle East flights?Simon Bridges says the CAA is 'assessing the evidence' for more security checks.23 Apr 05:30 PM
BusinessNZ to spend big on Dubai ExpoNew Zealand will spend $53 million on pavilion at the 2020 Dubai Expo in a trade push.23 Apr 03:00 AM
World'Secret talks' to link Trump, PutinUAE set up secret meeting to establish back-channel line of communication, say officials.04 Apr 05:00 PM
BusinessWhen marketing backfires abroadCOMMENT: Global companies need to choose values they can defend globally -- and uphold.31 Mar 09:53 PM
TravelEverything's awesome at Legoland DubaiLego has expanded its empire into the Dubai desert with its latest theme park.22 Mar 03:06 AM
WorldCouple 'held for sex outside marriage'The couple have been detained since January 29, but details of their arrests are just emerging.08 Mar 08:12 PM
