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.

Food writers Greg and Lucy Malouf find their journey to Iran filled with incredible cuisine and warm hospitality.

Israeli David Grossman tells Helen Brown how writing helps him cope with grief.

The Iranian woman facing the death penalty for adultery could be executed in the next 24 hours.

A court in the United Arab Emirates has ruled that a man can beat his wife and children as long as no marks are left.

Canary Enterprises' success is built on taking a familiar product, then adding value.

Sophisticated computer worm has to be the work of a government - but which one, and why?

The Independent looks at a vanishing breed - the investigative journalist.

Leaders of the main moderate Palestinian factions have voted to oppose further negotiations while building continues in Jewish settlements.

London insurers have radical plans to reduce seaborne hijackings.