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My son, the 'American Taleban', is innocent
John Lindh travelled to Afghanistan to help the ruling Taleban fight against Russian-backed insurgents. Then 9/11 happened. US troops tortured him, tried him as a terrorist and jailed him for 20 years.
Watching Brief: Mana Waka's triumphant return
Mana Waka hasn't been shown publicly since January 1990.
Audrey Young: Pacific party sets tone for better relations
As John Key prepares for a White House visit next week, New Zealand's Pacific role is growing in value.
The climate dissenter holds his ground
Despite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.
Fran O'Sullivan: It's time for more gravitas from Key
We need to hear what really matters from the Prime Minister.
Uzbekistan: Kyzylkum Desert crossing
Not all survive Central Asia's hostile Kyzylkum Desert, writes Jim Eagles.
China trial for Auckland slaying will make history
The man accused of murdering Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini last year will stand trial in China next month...
Netball: Ferns find feet after making a slow start
Tutaia's struggles meant the favourites trailed in first quarter.
Tracey Barnett: Repeat after me - being gay is okay
Stir caused by opera character's sexual identity shows society still mired in paranoia.
Netball: Silver Ferns tick off another win
The smile has returned to coach Ruth Aitken's face after her side ran riot against Wales tonight.