An internet safety group has backed John Key's view that the public reporting of suicide is now virtually beyond control, because young people routinely discuss cases on websites.

At Merrill Lynch in 1998, the ever-cheerful John Key was nicknamed "the smiling assassin" after he fired some 50 members of his team.

The Police Minister reveals the number of successful convictions of violent offenders under the Government's new three strikes law, under which third time offenders will be denied parole.

We bring you the latest developments on the alcohol law reform package the Government has adopted.

Tony Bouchier says his phone has been ringing red hot with support for a campaign to stop NZ farms being sold overseas.

Australia's future may well be decided by three or four independent MPs from the backblocks.

The immediate future of New Zealand's most important trading and strategic partner remains clouded.

Julia Gillard says she has had talks with independent MPs and the Greens following an inconclusive election result.

Up to 80,000 uncounted votes will determine which of the two major Australian parties forms a minority government.