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'He’s in my way': Joseph Parker's blockbuster fight confirmed
Kiwi heavyweight will fight former WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder.
Joseph Parker tipped for huge clash
Kiwi Joseph Parker is reportedly poised to fight former WBC titleholder Deontay Wilder.
Editorial: Fifa’s move to Saudi Arabia smells of sportswashing
OPINION: Our editorial on Saudi Arabia being in line to host the 2034 men's World Cup.
'Political interference': Visiting Saudi govt cited in multimillion-dollar property dispute
The tenant, a Foreign Affairs staffer, had concerns about the Saudis being in his home.
Israel Hamas war: US top diplomat calls for protecting civilians
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with Saudi Foreign Minister Prince Faisal.
'Keen to explore': How another NZ Fifa World Cup could look
Who New Zealand may need to compete with, or work alongside, for the bid.
Oil price surge making Z Energy nervous
Demand has dropped "quite substantially" as Brent crude nears US$100 a barrel.
Saudi Arabia’s energy minister says oil cuts not about ‘jacking up prices’
Financial Times: Prince Abdulaziz bin Salman defends lower output as crude nears US$95.
Editorial: Petrol prices on the rise again, should we cry or cheer?
EDITORIAL: Global forces look set to trump local efforts by the Commerce Commission.
Saudi man receives death penalty for posts online, latest case in wide-ranging crackdown on dissent
Man sentenced to death over social media posts on X and YouTube.
How Saudi Arabia and UAE are positioning themselves for power
Financial Times: Confident oil-rich Gulf states are forging new alliances in Asia.
Jarden Brief: Chip wars and oil price intrigue
Machinations in motion to manipulate oil price.
How the PGA Tour’s deal with Saudi Arabia’s wealth fund could collapse
New York Times: There is no guarantee the pact will overcome every threat.
The largest pilgrimage in history welcomes 2.5 million travellers and 200 NZers
The five-day Hajj is awe-inspiring for the faithful, and overwhelming too.
Lionel Messi, Saudi Arabia and the deal that paid off for both sides
New York Times: Contract offers glimpse at details of multimillion-dollar relationship.
Secrecy, cigars and a Venetian wedding: How the PGA Tour made a deal with Saudi Arabia
New York Times: After weeks of clandestine negotiations, the agreement stunned the world.
Saudi Arabia relishes a triumph that transcends sports
New York Times: Deal to merge LIV Golf with PGA Tour a big win for the oil-rich kingdom.
Through ties to Saudis, golf deal promises benefits to Trump
New York Times: New alliance example of how Trump's relationship with Saudi yielded gains.
'Do whatever's necessary': Saudi Arabia slashes oil production to boost prices
Saudi Arabia will reduce how much oil it sends to the global economy from July.
Team NZ to make big decision after Am Cup rival's Saudi appeal rejected
American Magic want to be excused from competing in Jeddah later this year.
Tukorehe hosts NZTE trade delegation
NZTE staff, based around the world, are helping raise the profile of New Zealand.
SpaceX launching Saudi astronauts on private flight to space station
SpaceX's next private flight to the International Space Station is awaiting takeoff.
'Imminent risk of execution': Crown Prince critics face death for defiance
Mohammed bin Salman Al Saud has plans to expand, and no one will get in his way.
Opec’s gamble: Can the global economy cope with higher oil prices?
Financial Times: Led by a confident Saudi Arabia, the cartel wants to boost its revenues.
Saudi Arabia and Iran to re-open embassies, ease travel
The agreement represents a new step toward reconciliation after seven years of tension.
Opec+ nations make surprise output cuts of more than 1 million barrels a day
Financial Times: Initiative to boost prices shows Saudi Arabia’s determination.
Saudi Arabia’s plan to take down Emirates and Qatar
The push comes as the kingdom seeks to redefine itself beyond its oil wealth origins
Saudi Arabia asks US for nuclear help, stoking fears of Iran arms race
Saudi Arabia hopes to add nuclear to its energy mix, but the US is hesitant.
How a Saudi prince lost a $480 million ‘London palace’
Financial Times: The sale has opened a rare window on the top end of the property market.
The price of freedom in Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s Saudi Arabia
Times: Saudi has undergone enormous social change. It's also more repressive than ever.
Taliban minister defends women’s university ban
The decree triggered a global backlash this week including in Saudi Arabia, Turkey, Qatar.
US court dismisses lawsuit against Saudi prince over Khashoggi killing
Saudi officials murdered The Washington Post journalist inside a Saudi consulate in 2018.