Nick Smith says uranium transiting through NZ ports will only be used for "peaceful purposes", despite one of its recipients being involved in making nuclear weapons.

Cartoonist Guy Body with his take on the change of Prime Minister across the Tasman.

Australia's first female Prime Minister begins work today with one item dominating her agenda, writes Greg Ansley.

Julia Gillard faces a huge task in pulling her government back together, writes Australian correspondent Greg Ansley.

Sharp, grounded and confident, Australia's next potential leader has many things going for her - except a "tin ear" for polict.

Julia Gillard is set to oust Kevin Rudd in a caucus vote across the Tasman this morning and become Australia's first woman prime minister. Here's a sample of the debate on the issue in the Australian media.

Ninety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga could be early targets for iwi pushing for customary title after the repeal of the Foreshore and Seabed Act.