WorldNo truce until Gaza siege endsHamas has ruled out a ceasefire deal unless Israel "lifts the siege" on Gaza, the organisation's political chief has said.18 Jul 05:00 PM
WorldIsrael resumes attacks on GazaIsrael has resumed its air campaign against Gaza after Hamas rejected a six-hour truce and fired dozens of rockets over the border.15 Jul 07:10 PM
WorldHow social media became a weapon in propaganda warSocial media has become one of the weapons of war. The Israeli army, which has been on Twitter since 2009, now has 286,000 followers.15 Jul 05:15 AM
WorldHigh civilian toll in Gaza conflict- UNWashington has warned Israel against any ground invasion of Gaza, as the UN says more than 40 of the 176 dead were children.14 Jul 07:13 PM
World'Poisonous' relations complicating Iraq's battle with IsisKurdish leaders accuse Iraqi Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki of being hysterical and unbalanced, while he says the Kurdish capital, Erbil, is a centre for the Islamic State (Isis) and adherents of Saddam Hussein.11 Jul 05:00 PM
World'No difference between blood'Israeli-Palestinian relations in new crisis with violent clashes following the discovery of body of a Palestinian teenager apparently abducted in revenge attack.03 Jul 05:37 AM
WorldCaliph: Muslims can conquer RomeAbu Bakr al-Baghdadi, the self-proclaimed leader of the Islamic State stretching across Iraq and Syria, has promised to lead the conquest of Rome.02 Jul 10:39 PM
WorldIs climate change destabilising Iraq?This winter was not a good one for farmers in the Fertile Crescent.29 Jun 02:48 AM
New ZealandKey: NZ unlikely to help in IraqNew Zealand is not likely to be part of a military intervention in Iraq, according to Prime Minister John Key.15 Jun 09:29 PM
OpinionLiam DannLiam Dann: Rebel onslaught shakes global economyLiam Dann asks, "What sort of economic fallout can we expect if Baghdad falls? It is a question that has carried serious geopolitical weight for thousands of years."15 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldPope bids to break with bank's murky pastPope Francis sacked the five-man board of the Vatican's financial watchdog - all Italians - in the latest move to break with a murky past under his predecessor.05 Jun 11:00 PM
TravelSocotra: A living paradise abandonedSocotra has been called the Galapagos of the Middle East, writes Bhanu Bhatnagar.05 Jun 12:00 AM
AirlinesSingapore's airport revampSingapore's Changi Airport, a traditional stopover for New Zealanders but facing increased pressure from other airports in the Middle East, is expanding rapidly.03 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldPope ditches script amid politics of Mideast tourPope Francis has called for Christians, Jews and Muslims to work together for peace as he toured holy sites in Jerusalem on the final day of his Middle East pilgrimage.26 May 05:00 PM
WorldBillionaire businessman 'secretly executed'A billionaire businessman that was responsible for the biggest bank fraud Iran has ever seen has been executed, Iranian state media has said.25 May 10:05 PM
WorldFront runner Sisi fears threat on lifeEgypt's former Defence Minister, Abdul-fattah al-Sisi, has failed to make any personal appearances in his campaign to win next week's presidential election.21 May 05:30 PM
TravelUnited Arab Emirates: A different DubaiOn a three-day Dubai stopover, James Hacon looks past the city's shiny veneer to discover some local secrets.04 May 09:00 PM
WorldAfghanistan copter crash kills five BritsA British helicopter has crashed in Afghanistan, killing all five people on board, the UK Ministry of Defence announced.27 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldAbbas 'chooses Hamas over peace'Faltering Middle East talks are in tatters after two rival Palestinian factions agreed to form a new unity government that could include members who oppose Israel's existence.24 Apr 04:15 PM
BusinessNZ milk push in the Middle EastAlan Fitzsimmons still gets a buzz out of opening up new markets for Fonterra after more than two decades selling New Zealand dairy products to the world.18 Apr 04:15 PM
WorldTeens refuse to join armyTo some, they are heroes ready to trade their personal liberty for the sake of high principle. To others, they are spoiled rich children, shirking their national duty on the backs of the less fortunate.14 Apr 04:15 PM
BusinessConsultancy finds Mideast nicheA New Zealand consultancy firm has found a lucrative niche taking Kiwi intellectual property to the Middle East.10 Apr 04:15 PM
BusinessMiddle East hot for Pumpkin PatchPumpkin Patch says it could open up to 40 more stores across the Middle East, a lucrative region for children's clothing retailers where big families are the norm.08 Apr 04:15 PM
TravelHoly waters in a barren landGraham Reid visits one of the most famous sites in Christianity's history.19 Mar 02:00 AM
New ZealandKiwis to face charges in UAE courtThree New Zealand citizens held for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates on drugs charges are due to appear in court today.23 Feb 09:37 PM
New ZealandKiwis face drug charges in DubaiThree New Zealand citizens held for more than two months in the United Arab Emirates on drugs charges are due to appear in court tomorrow.23 Feb 03:04 AM
