New ZealandThe plight of TV journalist Charlotte Bellis - expert defends MIQ as critics lash 'unimaginably cruel' systemJournalist Charlotte Bellis' plight highlights balancing act governments face in pandemic.29 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: A magic number in the politics of populationOPINION: By 2100, more than half world's population will be in the Middle East and Africa.25 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelAbu Dhabi commissions desert sculpture bigger than Giza pyramidThe work will have taken 50 years, 410,000 barrels and two famous french artists.24 Jan 08:00 PM
OpinionPutin puts Biden over barrel with Ukraine - and markets know itOPINION:"Sadly for Ukrainian soldiers on the front line there is no appetite in the West."22 Jan 07:48 PM
TravelPassenger helps deliver mother's first baby mid-flightThe new mother named her baby after the doctor on board.16 Jan 07:26 PM
TravelJohn Wicks-themed rollercoaster launches in DubaiBuckle up, this rollercoaster is set to thrill.13 Jan 06:42 PM
WorldFrench Alps murders: Police arrest biker in unsolved shootingsDetained man reportedly a motorcyclist questioned in 2015, cleared of suspicion at first.12 Jan 10:32 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionOpinion: The Covid lessons New Zealand could learn from IsraelIsrael is a tiny country, the size of Northland but with about 10 million people.12 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionWhy Air NZ's tame, lame safety video should run and runOur national carrier's latest in-flight instructional video is instantly forgettable.11 Jan 09:40 PM
EntertainmentMargery Pita has given more than 50 years to NZ music industrySinger and dancer for over 50 years, Margery Pita accepts honour on behalf of the band.30 Dec 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldA new Israeli theme park, where you can almost forget you're in occupied territoryNew York Times: The surreal attractions illustrate fading hopes of resolving the conflict.28 Dec 06:10 AM
New ZealandRecapping the biggest news stories of 2021In the Loop wraps up with a look back at the big events of 2021.16 Dec 05:00 PM
New ZealandYou've done it Auckland! All 3 DHBs reach 90% jab target, what next?After 10 months, Auckland's DHBs have all reached a historic milestone.15 Dec 12:40 AM
New ZealandNZ-led task force seizes giant supply of drugs in the Indian OceanThe task force seized 975kg of heroin, 523kg of meth and 4244kg of hash in November.10 Dec 09:26 PM
WorldCamels barred from Saudi Arabia's beauty contest over Botox useSaudi authorities have conducted their biggest-ever crackdown on camel beauty pageants.08 Dec 06:03 PM
TravelPregnant women in Israel protest country's unfair travel exemptionsPregnancy joins pageantry as one of the few exemptions to Israel's travel ban.08 Dec 03:32 AM
TravelOmicron kicks hurting tourism industry while it's still downFrom Japan to Israel, Germany to France, Omicron gives tourism a devastating déjà vu.01 Dec 09:54 PM
TravelThe show must go on: Israeli beauty pageant given special travel passIsrael allows the world's most beautiful to sidestep border restrictions.29 Nov 07:04 PM
New ZealandLive: New variant in UK and likely Germany, Italy; NZ deems nine countries 'very high-risk'South African scientists first raised alarm about the new variant this week.27 Nov 06:36 PM
WorldExplainer: New 'Omicron' Covid variant, 'most concerning so far'The new variant has a large number of mutations, which could help it spread faster.26 Nov 06:52 PM
TravelMiss Universe refuses to let pageant get politicalReigning Miss Universe says she won't boycott this year's contest in Israel.17 Nov 06:40 PM
WorldMideast migrants stuck on EU doorstepThousands from the Middle East have been trying to cross into the EU in recent months.13 Nov 08:26 PM
TravelTikTok Travel: 10 most popular cities revealedHow many of these iconic destinations have you visited?03 Nov 12:02 AM
TravelLavatory Luxury: Israel Archaeologists unearth rare findAn ancient lavatory has been discovered in the Holy City.26 Oct 09:03 PM
TravelTouching story of love and loss wins international photo awardsHeartbreaking image of father and son wins international photo awards.25 Oct 08:25 PM
TravelSaudi Arabia to launch outrageous theme park on oil rigWhere some see an old oil rig, others see an innovative tourism opportunity.22 Oct 12:43 AM
WorldResearch: Un-vaxed may get Covid every 16 monthsNew research shows people who don't get vaccinated may get reinfected every 16 months.21 Oct 06:28 PM
World'Fake news': Trump's rant a day after Powell's deathTrump attacked Powell's record on Iraq and called him a 'Republican in name only'.19 Oct 08:49 PM
World'Shameful milestone': 10,000 children killed or maimed in Yemen war'Shameful milestone': Equivalent of four children killed or maimed every day.19 Oct 05:53 PM
TravelPro tips and travel advice from a seasoned Lonely Planet authorTravel vicariously across the world with established travel writer, Brett Atkinson.19 Oct 12:00 AM
TravelStripping for the sea: 300 pose nude for Dead Sea art installationAbout 300 participants have stripped for an art installation about the Dead Sea.18 Oct 10:40 PM
WorldIraqis do not forgive Colin PowellFor many Iraqis, Powell is remembered for making the case for war against their country.18 Oct 08:30 PM
New ZealandPetition calls for help Afghans facing 'systematic murder and execution'"They were brave and took a risk to support us".13 Oct 05:00 AM
Technology'The world must wake up': UN chief outlines crisis that needs fixingGuterres speaks of hope in face of 'cascade of crises'.21 Sep 07:50 PM
