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NZ launches trade negotiations with UAE
The country has begun trade negotiations with the United Arab Emirates.
Dubai plans to move airport to a new $59b facility
Huge project latest chapter in the rebound of long-haul carrier Emirates.
Dubai struggles to recover from 'historic weather event' that caused mass floods
Heavy rain has devastated Dubai causing massive floods and damage.
Watch: Scary moment stranded Kiwis swim to safety in 'apocalyptic' Dubai floods
In just a matter of minutes floodwaters swamped their car.
Nothing to eat but duty-free: Kiwis caught in Dubai Airport floods
Emirates passengers and Kiwis flying via the UAE hub have been stranded by flash floods.
Dramatic images show Dubai airport underwater, heavy rain kills 18 in Oman
Heavy rain has caused chaos in the United Arab Emirates.
Crew abandons ship in most damaging strike yet by Yemen’s Houthis
Financial Times: Attack follows report rebel movement now has submarine drone in arsenal.
Watch: Former Black Cap's astonishing act of sportsmanship as Guptill struck, run out
Colin Munro's classy act to not run out his former teammate proved pivotal.
'Bit of a parade': Frustration at SailGP Abu Dhabi racecourse configuration
'It just seems like when you get to mark one, that's you for the race.'
Fears of regional conflict surge: Blinken heads back to Middle East
There is mounting international criticism of Israel’s operations in Gaza.
Russia and Ukraine exchange hundreds of prisoners of war
The UAE has maintained close economic ties with Moscow despite Western sanctions.
Putin 'delighted' to be greeted with fanfare in the UAE
Russian president to meet Middle Eastern leaders on rare foreign visit.
Mike Hosking: Don’t expect too much from Cop28
OPINION: Like it or not, and Cop will not like it one bit, but the world needs oil.
Is this the city Kiwis most want to move to? Study maps world's 'dream cities'
Study offers a remarkable insight into where NZ and the rest of the world would rather be.
$100m-plus funeral/burial sector deal wins consent
The vendor has national operations in the funeral sector and is listed on the ASX.
Traveller's 10-hour Dubai layover turns into 4-month legal hell
The traveller's 10-hour layover has turned into a four-month ordeal.
Texan woman ‘Sassy Trucker’ falls foul of Dubai speech laws
The woman has been stuck in Dubai for months after an altercation at a car rental agency.
Influencer cops $2000 fine for undeclared 'gift' at Aussie border
"I had nothing to hide," she said, holding the gift in her hands.
How Saudi Arabia and UAE are positioning themselves for power
Financial Times: Confident oil-rich Gulf states are forging new alliances in Asia.
Bear loose on a plane, flight delayed
Plane’s captain apologises to passengers for delay due to a bear being loose in the hold.
'Is business class worth the bother?': 3 flights, 3 cabin classes on an Emirates A380
If you’ve ever considered treating yourself to an upgrade, this is the guide for you.