WorldMecca for the rich: Islam's holiest site 'turning into Vegas'Once a dusty desert town, Mecca now soars above its surroundings with a glittering array of skyscrapers and luxury hotels.26 Sep 12:09 AM
EconomyClean energy: A faded shade of green At the start of this century, clean energy was all the rage. The revolution may still be happening, but it's taking its time, reports Peter Huck.22 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ tuition fees among world highestTuition fees at New Zealand universities are among the highest in the world, according to a new report. New Zealand had the seventh-most expensive tuition fees for universities, with entrants paying more than $3600 a year. 15 Sep 06:15 AM
OpinionPaul Holmes: Our unique weekend of pain and joyWe'll remember 9/11, but we've also got the rugby and a brilliant city.09 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldSaudi star-gazers accused of bungling Ramadan datesEvery now and then, Ramadan celebrations are marred by bickering between competing Islamic authorities over when Eid starts.06 Sep 03:47 AM
LifestyleRugby World Cup: High hopes for opening ceremony<strong>What goes into the opening ceremony of the Rugby World Cup? More than you'd think. Rebecca Kammgoes behind the scenes with some of the busy key players charged with bringing it all together</strong>02 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: On the run from Iraq war but still worth listening to29 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionZain Ali: How the Muslim world can help New Zealandhe time is right to engage economically with Islamic finance, writes Zain Ali, head of the Islamic studies research unit at the University of Auckland.24 Jul 05:30 PM
