Travel'Big discovery': Cairo Eyptologists hit mummy mother lodeAt the bottom of a 11 metre well the treasure waited for 2600 years to be discovered.08 Oct 10:06 PM
WorldWhat a find! Archaeologists unearth 27 sarcophagi at Egypt's oldest pyramidThe ancient coffins were buried more than 2500 years ago.23 Sep 12:16 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelFuture plans: A trip abroad with no departure dateNew York Times: Even spontaneous types have more time to plan.07 Aug 06:32 PM
TravelEgypt invites Elon Musk to visit over fringy tweet"We are waiting for you," Egypt was expecting 15million tourists this year.05 Aug 12:15 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldCoronavirus rips into regions previously sparedNew York Times: Virus surging across Middle East, Africa, Latin America and South Asia.05 Jun 01:41 AM
WorldSouth Africa's virus cases jumpThe number of fatalities also spiked by 10 to 103.29 Apr 11:07 PM
New ZealandNZDF personnel overseas navigating Covid-19: 'You quickly become a caged lion'Kiwi soldiers overseas this Anzac Day have the safety of loved ones in NZ on their minds.24 Apr 05:00 PM
TravelEgypt's pyramids get deep clean during tourist lock outEgypt has decided to give its ancient wonders a deep clean.31 Mar 07:47 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldEgypt's female lion tamers show the men how to do itNew York Times: Six women dominate the field of lion taming in Egypt.30 Mar 06:58 PM
New ZealandTaranaki's first two coronavirus cases recently returned from EgyptThe man and woman are believed to be employees of methanol maker Methanex.19 Mar 05:16 AM
WorldNew coronavirus cluster linked to Nile River cruise shipTwelve new coronavirus cases in Egypt among workers on a Nile River cruise.07 Mar 12:40 AM
New ZealandSenior army officer cries at court martial: 'I loved my wife'Lieutenant Colonel Justin Putze is giving evidence in his own court martial today.04 Mar 03:26 AM
New ZealandSenior army officer accused of relationship with subordinateSenior army officer has pleaded not guilty to the charges.02 Mar 03:58 AM
WorldHosni Mubarak, Egypt's autocrat ousted in 2011 uprising, dies at 91Hosni Mubarak, who was ousted in the 2011 Arab Spring uprising, has died at 91.25 Feb 05:21 PM
TravelFirst up, last to bed: Tales from a former Contiki tour leaderEvery day explorers recount their best travel memories to Elisabeth Easther.13 Feb 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldFor thousands of years, Egypt controlled the Nile. A new dam threatens thatNew York Times: "Egypt wouldn't exist without the Nile."10 Feb 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldEmojis meet hieroglyphs: If King Tut could textNew York Times: The complicated relationship between hieroglyphs of antiquity and emoji,24 Jan 05:00 AM
TravelWadi Rum, a blockbuster worthy adventureAs far back as "Lawrence of Arabia", filmmakers have flocked to this site.13 Dec 06:30 PM
World'Most important discovery in years': Ancient Egyptian coffins unearthedEgypt has made its most significant archaeological discovery in over a century.21 Oct 04:23 AM
TravelReturn of the mummy: New York Met returns stolen coffinThe priest had lain undisturbed for two millennia before being stolen in 2011.26 Sep 09:38 PM
WorldEgypt teen on trial for killing bus driver who allegedly raped her ignites debateShortly after her arrest, the teenager was required to undergo a virginity test.14 Sep 07:29 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandMosque attack: City's imams reflect on tumultuous six monthsThey spoke to the Herald two days after the attack. Six months on, we catch up again.13 Sep 05:00 PM
WorldPhoto sparks conspiracy: 'Steve Jobs hiding in Egypt after faking death'"This guy looks too much like Steve Jobs to be so random".26 Aug 08:52 PM
Travel'Heightened risk of terrorism' sees Cairo flights cancelledWhat does BA know about the security situation in Cairo that we don't?21 Jul 09:53 PM
TravelBritish Airways suspends flights to Cairo over security scareMultiple airlines suspend flights in and out of Cairo.21 Jul 12:56 AM
WorldEgypt opens two ancient pyramids for first time since 1960sTwo of its oldest pyramids are located about 40km south of the capital Cairo.14 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldSecret chamber found inside famous tomb may solve mysteryEgyptologists are on the verge of solving one of history's biggest mysteries.07 Jul 02:38 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldDeath of Mohammed Morsi: Egypt's brief change that couldn't lastNew York Times: Many hoped his election would make a definitive break with autocracy.17 Jun 07:57 PM
WorldOusted Egyptian president Mohammed Morsi dies in courtMorsi had just addressed the court, warning he had 'many secrets' he could reveal.17 Jun 06:09 PM
WorldFrank Greenall: Merit in pyramid schemeUnderpinning a mammoth workforce was an equally mammoth support industry.12 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumTravelEgypt emerges: Tourists returning to stunning landChris Leadbeater gets on the road to Cairo.11 Jun 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandParliament marks Ramadan in shadow of Chch terror attackGreat food and hearty laughter ends Islamic day of fasting.24 May 12:00 AM
WorldWas King Tut a fraud? New evidence points to a female pharaoh who ruled before himWhy do King Tut's famous golden statues have breasts?11 May 07:52 AM
WorldHorrific treatment of horses and camels in Egypt revealedPETA shows camels and horses being "horrifically abused" at a top tourist destination.20 Apr 01:39 AM
