Saudi Arabia
'I'm going to bash you' - Parker's warning to Dubois
Joseph Parker is set for the biggest bout of his boxing career when he meets Britain's Daniel Dubois for the IBF Heavyweight title in Saudi Arabia,on Sunday.
Middle East correspondent Sebastian Usher
Sebastian says among the number of issues in Israel at the moment is the controversial judicial overhaul and the intensifying conflict with Palestinians. In Syria, there've been days of anti-… Audio
McEnroe tells tennis not to get involved with Saudi Arabia
John McEnroe says tennis should not seek Saudi investment and called golf's PGA Tour hypocritical after it reached an agreement with the country's sovereign wealth fund.
Sports fans and the uncomfortable questions about sportswashing
Is it becoming harder to be a sports fan, as sportswashing continues its creep into more codes and competitions? Audio
Benzema confirms move to Saudi Arabia
Ballon d'Or winner Karim Benzema became the latest big-name player to head to Saudi Arabia as he joined Al Ittihad as a free agent.
Yemen war: Saudi-Houthi talks bring hope of ceasefire
Analysis - A Saudi Arabian delegation is in Yemen's capital for talks with the Houthi rebel movement aimed at reaching a new and potentially permanent ceasefire.
No Saudi sponsorship for women's World Cup
Visit Saudi will not be a sponsor at the women's World Cup in Australia and New Zealand later this year.
FIFA set to react to Visit Saudi sponsorship deal for World Cup
The hosts of this year's FIFA Women's World Cup have again sent a strong message to the world governing body over their concerns about a sponsorship deal with Saudi Arabia.
Philip Oldfield: Saudi Arabia's 'The Line' megacity
You won't see it on Google Earth but The MIT Technology Review has obtained exclusive satellite pictures, in conjunction with Soar Earth, an Australian startup, showing work well underway on Saudi… Audio
Biden raises Khashoggi murder with Saudi prince
US President Joe Biden says he raised the murder of journalist Jamal Khashoggi during a meeting with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
The Week in Detail: GIB, farm emissions, and sick leave
The Detail podcast brings you the issues that matter every weekday. Here's what we covered this week. Audio
Sportswashing and the rebel LIV Golf tournament
Sportswashing presents a myriad of ethical dilemmas for players and fans alike - and the rebel LIV Golf tournament is just the latest example. Audio
UK: Homes-for-Ukrainians scheme, PM seeks Saudi oil, Rockin' Rod's potholes
UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Lynn to talk about the overwhelming response to the new homes-for Ukrainian-refugees scheme, the squatters who moved into a Russian oligarch's mansion, Boris… Audio
The Weekend Panel with Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money
Joining us on the Panel this morning are Bernard Hickey and Ruth Money. Among other issues, they discuss the situation in Ukraine, National moving ahead of Labour in the polls, and the rising price of… Audio
More than a dozen dead in coalition strikes on Yemen
An air strike launched by the Saudi-led coalition fighting the Houthi group has killed about 14 people in Yemen's capital, residents say.
Saudi princess and daughter released after three years in jail
Saudi authorities have released a princess and her daughter who had been detained without charge for nearly three years, her legal advisor says.
Newcastle's Saudi owners "new low in corruption"
The Saudi Arabian-backed £305m takeover of the Newcastle United Football Club has been described as a new low in football's corruption by money. Tom McTague is a London-based staff writer for The… Audio
US accuses Saudi prince of approving Khashoggi capture or kill
Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman approved of an operation to capture or kill dissident journalist Jamal Khashoggi, who was murdered in 2018, a US intelligence assessment says.
Turbulent times for travel - and Air New Zealand
Some positive press for our national airline and its boss last week was overwhelmed this week by harsh headlines about a controversy it should have seen coming. Meanwhile, the push to kickstart… Audio
MBS: Saudi Arabia's 'Mr Everything'
New York Times Beirut bureau chief, Ben Hubbard, has written a gripping portrait of Saudi Arabia's Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman and his mythic rise to power. Also known as MBS, the prince has been… Audio
