WorldBelarus: Europe's last dictator mocks group's bid to prosecute himLukashenko blasts 'cheap trick' but opponents act over his human rights abuses10 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldNervous Saudis take hard line on 'day of rage'Saudi Arabia announced it would ban all protests and marches.06 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Arabs aren't copying idea of equality, they're reclaiming it02 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldLibyan city falls to anti-goverment forces - reportsLibya's second largest city, Benghazi, has fallen to anti-government forces after a crack army unit defected to the opposition and clashes spread to the capital, Tripoli, residents and news reports say.21 Feb 04:13 AM
WorldGaddafi's son warns of civil warThe son of Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi has appeared on that country's state-owned television to make a statement denouncing the current civil unrest.21 Feb 01:40 AM
WorldAbolish Bahrain's monarchy, chant Shia MuslimsBahrain's Shia Muslims ran in their tens of thousands back into Pearl Square in the centre of Manama.20 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldPower of brutality and its limitsLessons from an extraordinary uprising - for protesters and police alike.17 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldEgyptian military calls for end to strikes, protestsThe Egyptian military has reinforced its efforts to try to return the country to normal.14 Feb 08:45 PM
KahuHone Harawira's statement on his caucus suspensionThe statement delivered by Maori Party MP Hone Harawira following his suspension from the Maori Party cacus.08 Feb 12:04 AM
KahuHarawira wants to stay with partyHone Harawira is remaining defiant and has criticised the "public relations disaster" for the Maori Party, but wants to stay with the party and stand for it at the next election.07 Feb 10:38 PM
KahuGoff refuses to rule out Harawira as coalition partnerPhil Goff has refused to rule out Hone Harawira as a somewhat unlikely potential coalition partner following this year's election.07 Feb 10:13 PM
KahuHarawira suspension follows years of disunity - FoxDivision between Hone Harawira and Maori Party leadership ran so deep the party caucus had difficulty working together, Derek Fox claims.07 Feb 09:50 PM
KahuHarawira arrives at ParliamentMP Hone Harawira has arrived at Parliament to front up to Maori Party colleagues after being suspended from their ranks yesterday.07 Feb 09:34 PM
KahuSupport for Harawira starting to wane - kaumatuaHone Harawira has widespread support in his electorate - but that support is starting to wane, a Ngapuhi kaumatua says.07 Feb 07:43 PM
OpinionAudrey Young<i>Audrey Young:</i> Too little too late for HarawiraHone Harawira's suspension from the Maori Party caucus this afternoon apparently took Harawira by surprise, as it did everyone else.07 Feb 03:06 AM
New ZealandMcCully: No rescue for Egypt KiwisA chartered flight will not be sent to evacuate New Zealanders caught amid intensifying violence, looting and arson in the Egyptian capital Cairo. Gangs of thugs supporting embattled Egyptian President Hosni Mubarak have started attacking 03 Feb 11:35 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Political battles of mainland China have no place in central Auckland03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM not keen on 'Mondayising' holidaysPM John Key has poured cold water on the idea of allowing holidays that fall on the weekends to be taken on another day. 31 Jan 03:15 AM
KahuHarawira called to urgent meetingHone Harawira has been called to an urgent meeting of the Maori Party's disciplinary and disputes committee on Tuesday as it tries to end the strife over his criticism of its relationship with the Government.28 Jan 05:50 AM
