TravelIran: Love songs in the shadow of a bridgeThe residents of Isfahan know how to make the most of an enchanted evening on the banks of the Zayandeh River.12 Jan 02:39 AM
LifestylePlease don't cry - it upsets a man's sex driveSmelling a woman's tears can quell a man's sexual desire, a study has found.07 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelIran: 2000-year-old technology stands the test of timeJill Worrall discovers a haven for royalty and an ingenious irrigation system in the desert city of Yazd.06 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelIran: Banana-flavoured beer in an enclave of religious toleranceTell people you're visiting an Armenian church in Iran and chances are you'll get some doubtful looks.04 Jan 09:26 PM
WorldBomb kills seven in Egypt church attackA car exploded in front of a Coptic Christian church as worshippers emerged from a New Year's Mass in the Egyptian city of Alexandria early Saturday, killing at least seven people, officials said.01 Jan 02:00 AM
WorldFormer Israeli president found guilty of rapeMoshe Katsav, a former president of Israel, was convicted on two counts of raping an employee while he was a cabinet minister31 Dec 12:30 AM
WorldThree Wise Men and a couple of burqasThe presenters of motoring show <i>Top Gear</i> have caused controversy after dressing in burqas while filming in the Middle East.29 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldThe case of a socialite'Calling me a 'socialite' is such a lazy way for journalists to undermine me,' says Jemima Khan.25 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks cable: NZ will not attend Iranian-sponsored nuclear energy conference23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks cable: Dubai bid for Auckland Airport runs up against populist politics21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks cable: Demarche for Lebanese armed forces: transferring surplus ammunition21 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks cable: NZ PM and foreign minister make statements on hostage-taking in Iraq18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks cable: NZ troops return from Iraq, no future deployments scheduled18 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandSlain son's death 'absolutely senseless'The mother of a murdered Bay of Plenty teenager said today she was unable to describe how she felt about her son's "brutal, absolutely senseless death". A Mongrel Mob member ran down Jordan Herewini in Murupara last year.10 Dec 04:17 AM
TravelIran: Persian pleasures (+recipe)Food writers Greg and Lucy Malouf find their journey to Iran filled with incredible cuisine and warm hospitality.10 Dec 01:15 AM
EntertainmentFine lines between pleasure and painIsraeli David Grossman tells Helen Brown how writing helps him cope with grief.20 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldIranian woman facing gallowsThe Iranian woman facing the death penalty for adultery could be executed in the next 24 hours.02 Nov 08:11 PM
TravelFirst European flight to Baghdad puts Iraq back in businessThe small French airline Aigle Azur has become the first European-based carrier to resume flights to Baghdad since the early 1990s.01 Nov 01:41 AM
