An NZ watchdog says Fiji's new media decree targets members of the public as well as journalists and editors.

Around 500 protesters gathered to show their opposition to Government plans to mine the conservation estate.

Fran O'Sullivan writes that till now, Key has operated a rather laissez-faire approach to Cabinet management.

The 2010 prize for the best baguette de tradition, or traditional baguette, in Paris has been won by a man born in Senegal.

Under French tradition, Dominique de Villepin's political hopes should be 'dead in the water'.

The US House of Representatives is poised for a historic vote that could bring into law the biggest changes to the country's healthcare system in half a century.

Joyce is easily the third most powerful man in Cabinet - a remarkable achievement after just 16 months, writes Audrey Young.