Mayor Len Brown has praised his so far undivided Auckland Council for their conduct at the start of a new city.

Australian PM Julia Gillard is today trying to convince the Indonesian President to grant clemency to convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby, according to a report.

Tonga's king has threatened to sue lawyers in the Pacific island nation who are attempting to prevent him selling his sprawling Auckland royal residence.

Julia Gillard is hoping to get New Zealand support for a new refugee facility in East Timor.

Comedian Jon Stewart's Rally to Restore Sanity in Washington attracted over 200,000 people.

Co-leader Pita Sharples says the party needs to accept the fact that making concessions is necessary in order to get ahead.

Winston Peters has announced New Zealand First's plan to lead the country back to prosperity.

Rodney Hide - the minister who was busted for taking his girlfriend on a $22,000 trip to Hawaii and Europe - has called for openness about public spending.