WorldStimulant drug fuels fightersSyria has witnessed a large rise in the use and manufacture of amphetamines as fighters on both sides of its civil war use the drugs for stamina in battle.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandArchives NZ online plans taking longer than expectedA project honouring New Zealanders who served in World War I is unlikely to be completed in time for the centenary of the war's outbreak, the <i>Herald</i> understands.13 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandWWI row - denial from Downing StDowning St has intervened to quell the the latest row over WWI centenary commemorations amid claims the role of Australian and NZ troops is being ignored.11 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandUK officials dismiss 'Anzac whitewash'British officials are defending their plans for commemorations of World War I amid fears recognition of New Zealand's role could fall victim to an "Anzac whitewash".09 Jan 09:38 PM
New ZealandFears held for 'Anzac whitewash'There are fears recognition of NZ's role in WWI in British commemorations this year could fall victim to an 'Anzac whitewash' driven by domestic politics.09 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldWho was to blame for World War 1?A fight has erupted in Britain over the cause of World War 1, pitting Conservatives against Labour, academic against academic and Boris against Blackadder's Baldrick.08 Jan 03:26 AM
WorldBrother 'persuaded 10-year-old girl to become suicide bomber'An Afghan girl believed to be about 10 years old was caught in Helmand province wearing a bomb vest after her brother encouraged her to carry out a suicide attack.07 Jan 07:40 PM
New ZealandWWII shell sparks bomb scare at stationA West Auckland police station was evacuated this afternoon after a man brought in a suspected bomb he found buried in a garden.03 Jan 01:42 AM
WorldBids sought for hardware of warThe American military is auctioning off millions of dollars of tankers, accommodation blocks, tents, generators and other "white goods" in Afghanistan.23 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldEvacuees carry tales of carnageA long line of evacuees stretched from the departures area of Juba Airport into the baking sun of South Sudan.22 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldInside the Hamas tunnel networkFootage from inside the Hamas tunnel network which was exposed shortly after the October 7 attack. Video / The TelegraphWatch17 Dec 09:49 PM
WorldDismay at Russian missiles on borderThe United States, Poland and three Baltic countries have expressed alarm at Russia's deployment of nuclear-capable missiles to the exclave of Kaliningrad.17 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldIsrael weighs options after shootingAn Israeli soldier was killed by a Lebanese army sniper as he drove along the border, the Israeli military said, drawing Israeli threats of retaliation.16 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandA new face to lead NZ's armed forcesMajor-General Tim Keating has been named the new Chief of Defence Force.09 Dec 10:20 PM
WorldWest blind to war horrorProfessor William Harris sips his cup of tea in a small cafe in southern Turkey and recounts meeting Yasser Arafat, the former leader of the Palestinian Liberation Organisation.30 Nov 10:21 PM
WorldAnalysis: Iran deal leaves Israel few optionsAfter feverishly trying to derail the international community's nuclear deal with Iran in recent weeks, Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu now has little choice but to accept an agreement that he has derided as deeply flawed.24 Nov 10:46 PM
WorldChina's no-fly zone raises alarmChina and Japan appeared to be a step closer to a military confrontation that could drag in the United States.24 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldUS kept Iran N-talks secret from alliesThe United States and Iran secretly engaged in a series of high-level, face-to-face talks over the past year.24 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ welcomes Iran nuclear pledgeNew Zealand has welcomed the agreement reached in Geneva yesterday aimed at capping Iran's nuclear programme.24 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldSuicide attacks on Iran Embassy in Beirut claimed by al-QaedaAn al-Qaeda-affiliated extremist group has claimed responsibility for twin suicide attacks on the Iranian Embassy in Beirut.20 Nov 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBrad Pitt director sorry for 'insensitive' Nazi war scenesThe director of Brad Pitt's new movie has offered his apologies after filming Nazi war scenes in an English village on Remembrance Day, provoking outrage.12 Nov 12:11 AM
WorldA look at some journalists missing in SyriaAt least 30 journalists currently are reported missing while covering Syria's civil war. The widespread abduction of journalists is unprecedented.09 Nov 07:05 PM
WorldDutch museums find 139 Nazi looted artworksDutch museums are trying to trace the owners of a unexpectedly high number of art pieces that were confiscated by the Nazis over 70 years ago.29 Oct 06:28 PM
New ZealandClose call for Chris Carter in KabulFormer Labour MP Chris Carter says he was lucky to escape possible death after a suicide car bomb exploded metres away from his Afghanistan home.20 Oct 07:28 PM