OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Attempt to manipulate electoral roll ham-fisted, sad and ridiculous12 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandSuper City election - police called in after enrolment 'irregularities'Police are investigating a possible attempt to influence the Super City election in which nearly 90 voters have been enrolled as living in two houses.10 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldThe hard work starts for GillardJulia Gillard's nail-biting victory over Opposition leader Tony Abbott, 17 days after Australians went to the polls, has hardly been convincing, writes Greg Ansley.07 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldIndependents put Gillard into Australia's top jobJulia Gillard has finally been confirmed as Australia's first elected female Prime Minister, more than two weeks after an election that has now given her a razor-thin majority.07 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldGillard, Labor to govern Australia with independentsJulia Gillard will continue as Prime Minister of Australia after two independent MPs pledged allegiance to the Labor Party this afternoon.07 Sep 07:03 AM
WorldAust election: Decision expected at 5pmA decision on which of the two major Australian parties will be able to form a minority government is likely to be announced at 5pm.06 Sep 11:03 PM
WorldGillard inches closer to reins of power Julia Gillard is now just two seats short of the 76 she needs.02 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldAustralian election: Key independent chooses GillardJulia Gillard is closer to retaining power in Australia with one of the four independents choosing her over Tony Abbott.02 Sep 06:25 AM
WorldCoalition has 'nothing to hide', claims AbbottAustralian Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has spoken out in reply to a Treasury report about his budget costings.02 Sep 02:20 AM
RoyalsNZ as a republic 'inevitable' - CullenFormer Deputy PM Michael Cullen has outlined a proposal which would see Parliament elect the Head of State, telling a conference there was "inevitability" about NZ becoming a republic.02 Sep 02:15 AM
Opinion<i>Anne Penketh:</i> President careful not to trumpet mission achievedPresident Obama is right to play down the US withdrawal from Iraq.01 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldLabor draws level as Gillard signs up Greens' BandtCaretaker Prime Minister Julia Gillard has moved to shore up her claim for power.01 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Editorial:</i> Obama right to turn the page on IraqPresident Barack Obama has brought down the curtain on the seven-year conflict in Iraq.01 Sep 05:29 PM
WorldGillard signs deal with GreensAn agreement with the Green Party brings Labor's seat tally to a total of 73.01 Sep 03:05 AM
WorldTea Party rally caps off bitter week in politicsLast week was an indecently busy political week in the United States, writes the <i>Independent</i>'s Rupert Cornwell.29 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldUnions turn on ANC in power struggleThe South African public service is being riddled with strikes.29 Aug 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Rodney Hide</i>: Our objective is to make Auckland a greater placeLocal Government Minister and Act Party leader Rodney Hide shares his vision for the new Super City.29 Aug 05:30 PM
