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PremiumPremiumConstruction$100m-plus funeral/burial sector deal wins consentThe vendor has national operations in the funeral sector and is listed on the ASX.31 Oct 03:51 AM
TravelTraveller's 10-hour Dubai layover turns into 4-month legal hellThe traveller's 10-hour layover has turned into a four-month ordeal.01 Oct 11:30 PM
TravelTexan woman ‘Sassy Trucker’ falls foul of Dubai speech lawsThe woman has been stuck in Dubai for months after an altercation at a car rental agency.10 Sep 07:54 PM
TravelInfluencer cops $2000 fine for undeclared 'gift' at Aussie border"I had nothing to hide," she said, holding the gift in her hands.27 Aug 09:13 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeHow Saudi Arabia and UAE are positioning themselves for powerFinancial Times: Confident oil-rich Gulf states are forging new alliances in Asia.25 Aug 01:12 AM
WorldBear loose on a plane, flight delayedPlane’s captain apologises to passengers for delay due to a bear being loose in the hold.06 Aug 06:54 PM
Travel'Is business class worth the bother?': 3 flights, 3 cabin classes on an Emirates A380If you’ve ever considered treating yourself to an upgrade, this is the guide for you.01 Aug 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessDesert oasis: How to grow three tonnes of lettuce a day where it’s as dry as dustWorld's biggest vertical farm serving up fresh produce for Emirates passengers.21 Jul 04:39 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesWatch: Luxury for a rock bottom price - inside one of Dubai's five star hotelsIt's low season in Dubai because of the heat so there's hotel bargains to be had.20 Jul 04:00 AM
LifestyleThe luxury trap: Millionaire's wife reveals why 'life is really hard'Being a millionaire sounds great. But one woman has revealed her main struggles.19 Jul 02:54 AM
TravelLive the celebrity lifestyle with a luxury stopover in DubaiWith so many airlines based in the Middle East, extend your stay the A-lister way.28 Jun 06:00 PM
TravelFlight attendant goes public about surprising piece of Emirates uniformThe woman explained the reason for this piece of uniform the public doesn’t see.15 May 01:00 AM
TravelFlying to Europe soon? A stopover in Dubai makes perfect senseGo large: YOLO is synonymous with this city.30 Apr 03:05 AM
TravelHotel sells $34 coffee with gold leaf dustingWhat's the most you've ever paid for a coffee?05 Apr 08:13 PM
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TravelUkraine among world's fastest improving passportsNot all passports are equal but these are fast improving their place in the world.01 Mar 11:10 PM
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WorldGreta Thunberg slams leaders' lack of climate actionThe young activist was at the annual meeting of the World Economic Forum in Davos.19 Jan 04:56 PM
WorldUnited Arab Emirates says it will teach Holocaust in schoolsThe announcement came after the UAE normalised relations with Israel in 2020.10 Jan 02:58 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesReturn of the megaplane: Emirates’ non-stop Dubai flights are backAfter nearly 1000 days, A380s are back flying to Auckland.01 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelA380 flying bar sold for $50,000: Superjumbo goes to auctionSold! One Emirates A380 flying bar, $50,000 to incurable AV geek.16 Oct 10:30 PM
TravelEmirates reveals when direct Auckland-Dubai flights returnAotearoa regains yet another key connection to the big wide world.25 Aug 07:52 PM
New ZealandExclusive: NZ judge resigns from Dubai post after human rights furoreRecruitment of respected judges from overseas branded 'judge washing'.19 Aug 04:02 AM
TravelTop of the stops: The airports vying for Kiwi layoversTravel hubs are wooing back long-haul trade with discounts and transit incentives.03 Jul 10:40 PM
TravelReal Housewives of Dubai: Flashy TV show lands in UAECan fans still expect alcohol-soaked gatherings and drama in the Emirate?30 May 09:24 PM
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PremiumPremiumAll BlacksChris Rattue: Why it's time for Beauden Barrett to retireOPINION: Chris Rattue runs through the winners and losers of the past week of sport.28 Mar 01:00 AM
TravelThai Trans model deported from Dubai over male passportThe model was detained for nine hours, interrogated, then put on a flight home.24 Mar 09:54 PM
