PremiumPremiumWorldSouthern Iraq's toxic twilight: Burning gas and poisoning the airNew York Times: Iraq burns enough gas to power 3m homes but it's also making people sick.17 Jul 05:00 AM
WorldNew Zealand to close Baghdad embassyAccreditation to Iraq will transfer to the New Zealand embassy in Abu Dhabi in the UAE.16 Jun 12:29 AM
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
New Zealand11 days to go? The big lockdown question: Cases drop again but death toll risesNew Zealand had its deadliest day, as the number of Covid-19 deaths doubled.11 Apr 06:44 PM
New ZealandNZ soldiers finally reunited with family after isolationNZ soldiers will have their long-awaited reunion with families after a 2-week isolation.11 Apr 12:58 AM
New ZealandNZ troops based in Camp Taji in Iraq are coming homeForty five NZ troops based in Camp Taji, in Iraq, are back in NZ or on their way home.30 Mar 03:45 AM
WorldIraqi officials say rockets strike Baghdad's Green ZoneIt was the fourth such attack in the span of a week.17 Mar 09:31 PM
WorldIraq's protesters struggle to keep waning movement goingCrowds have dwindled at Iraq's largest anti-government protest movement in modern history.14 Mar 10:31 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldShe faced her Isis rapist in court, then watched him sentenced to deathNew York Times: Court held Isis accountable for its atrocities against the Yazidi.03 Mar 02:05 AM
World79,000 ill: Virus spreads its tentacles from Asia to Europe and the MideastDespite showing signs of stabilising in China, worries are growing elsewhere.24 Feb 05:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldIn Iraq, where beauty was long suppressed, art flowers amid protestsNew York Times: Painters, sculptors and musicians are rallying to Baghdad's protests.04 Feb 04:00 AM
WorldAir base attack: 34 US troops suffer brain injuries following Iran strikeDespite original claims, 34 US troops were injured, with 18 evacuated from Iraq.24 Jan 07:27 PM
New ZealandUK PM praises NZ's 'consistant' position on Middle East de-escalationThe pair spoke on Tuesday night and covered climate change and free trade.16 Jan 12:57 AM
WorldRocket attack near Taji, NZ troops safeThe Defence Force has confirmed rockets struck near New Zealand's base in Iraq.14 Jan 08:01 PM
WorldTrump administration hits Iran with fresh sanctions after attack on US forcesIran launched attacks on Iraq after a US airstrike killed an Iranian military commander.10 Jan 09:25 PM
WorldComment: The Iran crisis has exposed an awful truth - the West no longer existsEverything they've tried has failed, and the West can no longer hide its impotence.09 Jan 02:35 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandNZ's plan for withdrawal of Kiwi troops from IraqThe Government has yet to decide if it's going to pull troops out.08 Jan 10:28 PM
WorldRocket attack near US embassy in IraqIt follows Iran's strike against multiple US bases in Iraq yesterday.08 Jan 09:16 PM
BusinessBurgerFuel quits Iraq after missile attack on US basesThe risks are too big for the Kiwi firm.08 Jan 07:22 PM
WorldIran won't give black boxes to AmericansIran has said it will not hand over recovered black boxes of a Ukrainian plane to Boeing.08 Jan 04:46 PM
New Zealand'If you want a war, we'll give you a war' - NZ faces tough decisions as Iran calls Trump's bluffAnalysis: NZ in difficult position after Iran missile attack on US occupied bases in Iraq.08 Jan 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldOne-word accusation swirls around Trump's deadly strike: AssassinationNew York Times: When is a killing an assassination?08 Jan 02:52 AM
WorldIran threatens to strike inside America, Dubai and IsraelAs the world waits for the United States to respond, Iran has issued a warning.08 Jan 02:52 AM
New ZealandNZ base not hit in Iraq attack: PetersHe's given no sign of an early New Zealand withdrawal.08 Jan 02:02 AM
WorldIran taunts Trump after air strikesIran's top nuclear negotiator has posted a powerful image on Twitter after today's attack.08 Jan 01:26 AM
New ZealandNZDF probes claim Kiwi base hit in Iraq, ex-minister says withdrawal 'inevitable'The Defence Force is investigating reports Camp Taji has also been hit.08 Jan 01:01 AM
World'All is well': Trump responds after missile attacks on US bases in IraqTehran launched an attack of surface-to-surface missiles.07 Jan 11:33 PM
WorldStampede kills 56 at funeral for Iranian general slain by USMore than 200 injured during the funeral procession leading to the burial being delayed.07 Jan 05:03 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Pullout of NZ troops in Iraq imperativeEDITORIAL: The end of New Zealand's military presence in Iraq cannot come soon enough.07 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandNZ training mission in Iraq on hold amid tensionIt comes amid rising tension between the United States and Iran.06 Jan 05:06 AM
New ZealandFears for safety of NZ troops amid rising Iran-US hostilityNZ troops based in Iraq at risk of being caught up in Iran's retaliation, academic says.06 Jan 02:32 AM
World$80m price on Donald Trump's head after Iranian assassinationBounty price broadcast live by a eulogist at the assassinated Iranian general's funeral.05 Jan 09:51 PM
WorldBlowback: Iran abandons nuclear limits after US killingIran says it is abandoning the limits in the 2015 nuclear deal.05 Jan 07:52 PM