TravelTourist arrested in Egypt over Facebook postA tourist who complained online about her trip to Egypt was arrested for the comments.05 Jun 11:24 PM
TravelVisiting the great pyramids? Prepare for a great disappointmentSome things are best left to the imagination.02 Jun 03:20 AM
New ZealandWar medal thief sentenced to five years' jailThe priceless medal was given to the family of Ian Jones, whose uncle died in El Alamein.25 May 03:49 AM
WorldEgypt opens Rafah crossing to Gaza in Ramadan gestureEgypt's president announces Rafah crossing open for entire Muslim holy month of Ramadan.18 May 05:00 PM
World'Throne' hidden deep inside Great PyramidExperts believe the throne of a famous pharaoh is hidden in a secret chamber deep inside.17 Jan 01:49 AM
WorldArrests in connection with fatal Egypt balloon crashFour Kiwis were onboard the hot air balloon when it crashed.06 Jan 07:32 PM
WorldFour Kiwis in Egypt hot air balloon crashThe balloon reportedly plummeted to the ground after strong winds forced it off course.05 Jan 09:00 PM
WorldKiwis believed to be in hot air balloon crashA hot air balloon has crashed in Egypt, with Kiwis aboard.05 Jan 10:01 AM
WorldWoman given three years' jail for painkillersUK woman smuggled painkillers into Egypt for her boyfriend's back pain.26 Dec 07:52 PM
WorldThe Big Read: Man who risks his life for animalsAmir Khalil puts his life on the line to rescue animals in need as director of Four Paws.09 Dec 12:14 AM
LifestyleLawyer jailed for urging rape of women in ripped jeansHe claimed men had a 'national duty' to rape women wearing ripped jeans.02 Dec 06:47 PM
WorldEgypt strikes back at terroristsEgypt launches air strikes on terrorist hideouts after attack claims at least 235 lives.25 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldISIS could turn even more recklessCOMMENT: With loss of caliphate, ISIS could turn even more reckless and radical.25 Nov 02:12 AM
WorldTrump on Egypt attack: 'We need the WALL'At least 235 were killed after a gun and bomb attack at an Egyptian mosque.24 Nov 11:11 PM
New ZealandAirman killed after New Year waveNew book plots history of 10 Great War memorials and their soldiers.10 Nov 01:51 AM
WorldHolidaymaker faces death penalty in Egypt for carrying $43 of painkillersBritish holidaymaker arrested for carrying $43 painkillers.05 Nov 04:09 AM
WorldEgyptian cleric says men can marry own daughtersMazen Al-Sersawi cites prominent Muslim scholar in making his argument.04 Nov 09:16 PM
WorldGreat Pyramid of Giza mystery solvedNew proof shows how the Egyptians transported the materials to create the structures.23 Sep 09:35 PM
WorldHas Tutankhamun's wife finally been found?Wife of Ancient Egypt's most famous ruler may have been found in the Valley of The Kings.19 Jul 11:06 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
WorldArab nations to discuss next moveMoody's have changed Qatar's economic outlook to 'negative' over Arab nations turmoil.05 Jul 04:09 AM
BusinessRevealed: Most expensive beaches in NZThe price of five beach essentials is highest in Norway - and lowest in Vietnam.19 Jun 05:00 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
WorldGunmen kill 26 Coptic Christians in EgyptMasked gunmen opened fire on a bus south of Egypt Friday, killing at least 26 people.26 May 11:22 PM
WorldArchaeologists unearth 2,300 yo necropolisOfficials hope finding the mummies will boost Egypt's tourism industry.13 May 10:39 PM
WorldExtinct predator found in Egyptian desertAncient meat-eater may have snacked on our ancestors.19 Apr 10:53 PM
WorldEgyptian blasts: 'Who could do this?'Moments after the explosion rocked her church, Mona Faiez's phone rang.10 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldEgypt bomb blasts by Isis kills 43The blasts came at the start of Holy Week leading up to Easter.09 Apr 05:58 PM
World'Terror threat' sees laptops bannedUK to ban electronic devices on UK-bound flights from Middle East.21 Mar 04:15 PM
WorldSearch for secret King Tut chamberOnce again, the question seeks an answer: Is there a secret chamber inside what is arguably the world's most famous tomb?13 Feb 07:01 PM
Lifestyle500kg woman arrives for surgeryAn Egyptian woman, reportedly the world's heaviest at 500kg, has been lifted into a hospital in India by crane for lifesaving surgery.12 Feb 05:56 AM
TravelEgypt's Museum of Islamic Art reopensThe museum is is welcoming visitors for the first time since it was damaged in a car bombing three years ago.24 Jan 09:13 PM
WorldExplosives found on EgyptAir crash victimsEgypt says traces of explosives have been found on bodies from the EgyptAir crash in May, which killed all on board. A ministry statement 15 Dec 06:57 PM
