MP Shane Jones is expected to be one of the more embarrassed former Labour Cabinet ministers when details of credit card spending going back six years are released today.

Brian Fallow writes that several factors will influence how often Bollard taps the brakes.

Rodney Hide sets out the benefits and answers the critics.

The oil still gushing into the Gulf of Mexico after more than 50 days could also spell disaster for the presidency of Barack Obama.

The deaths of two Australian soldiers in a bomb blast has reopened debate on the nation's involvement in the war in Afghanistan.

RWC organisers are confident people will be queueing up to enlist as volunteers for the tournament with Michael Jones at the helm of the programme.

Research shows that "nannying" works, with a ban on smoking having a decidedly positive impact on individuals' lives

Rudd's Government may be the first Australian party in almost 70 years to fail to win a second term.