'Most important discovery in years': Ancient Egyptian coffins unearthed
Egypt has made its most significant archaeological discovery in over a century.
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Return of the mummy: New York Met returns stolen coffin
The priest had lain undisturbed for two millennia before being stolen in 2011.
Egypt teen on trial for killing bus driver who allegedly raped her ignites debate
Shortly after her arrest, the teenager was required to undergo a virginity test.
Mosque attack: City's imams reflect on tumultuous six months
They spoke to the Herald two days after the attack. Six months on, we catch up again.
Photo sparks conspiracy: 'Steve Jobs hiding in Egypt after faking death'
"This guy looks too much like Steve Jobs to be so random".
'Heightened risk of terrorism' sees Cairo flights cancelled
What does BA know about the security situation in Cairo that we don't?
British Airways suspends flights to Cairo over security scare
Multiple airlines suspend flights in and out of Cairo.
Egypt opens two ancient pyramids for first time since 1960s
Two of its oldest pyramids are located about 40km south of the capital Cairo.
Secret chamber found inside famous tomb may solve mystery
Egyptologists are on the verge of solving one of history's biggest mysteries.
Death of Mohammed Morsi: Egypt's brief change that couldn't last
New York Times: Many hoped his election would make a definitive break with autocracy.
Ousted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi dies in court
Morsi had just addressed the court, warning he had 'many secrets' he could reveal.
Frank Greenall: Merit in pyramid scheme
Underpinning a mammoth workforce was an equally mammoth support industry.
Parliament marks Ramadan in shadow of Chch terror attack
Great food and hearty laughter ends Islamic day of fasting.
Was King Tut a fraud? New evidence points to a female pharaoh who ruled before him
Why do King Tut's famous golden statues have breasts?
Horrific treatment of horses and camels in Egypt revealed
PETA shows camels and horses being "horrifically abused" at a top tourist destination.
Honouring the dead: Osama Adnan Yousef Abukwaik
Osama Abu Kwaik had fallen in love with life in New Zealand.
'He died among his best friends': Father remembered by daughter
Hussein Moustafa leaves behind a wife and three children after the tragic shootings.
Ranulph Fiennes: The World's Greatest Explorer
Action man Ranulph Fiennes, 74, can't take things easy as he heads back into the desert.
Christchurch terror attack: Faces of the fallen
These are the faces, and stories, of 50 people killed in a terrorist attack on March 15.
Fight between conductors triggered train crash that killed 25 people
Conductor had left his car to fight with another man whose railcar was blocking his.
Train explodes after hitting barrier in Cairo, at least 25 killed
Death toll expected to rise after speeding train hit barrier and burst into flames.
Egypt says its security forces killed 40 militants
Egypt releases series of images purportedly depicting militants killed in the raids.
Egypt announces discovery of 4,400-year-old tomb
Drawings in the tomb, which also contains 45 statues, are 'exceptionally well-preserved.'
Outrage over porn video shot atop the Great Pyramid
Egyptian authorities are investigating the video after it went viral and sparked fury.
11 VC winners from New Zealand
Eleven men in NZ armed forces were awarded in the Victoria Cross in WW I
Great Pyramid discovery: Mystery finally solved
Archaeologists are a step closer to understanding how Egypt's Great Pyramid was built.
Dead man's body returned home with missing organs
A man who died in Egypt had his heart and kidneys removed before his body was repatriated.
Melania Trump hits back at fashion critics - but this is the real problem
Comment: Accusations were levelled against Mrs Trump of reinforcing colonialist attitudes
Travel hotspots - Where to next?
Oliver Smith reveals the world's fastest-growing destinations.
Toxic spray in Egyptian hotel hours before tourists died
John and Susan Cooper were staying in the room next door to where fumigation took place.