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.

Over the next two and a half years the emissions trading scheme will effect a substantial transfer of wealth.

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he will put his leadership to the vote in caucus on Thursday.

NZ-Chinese representatives and a pro-Tibetan group are at odds over Russel Norman's anti-Chinese protest last week.

Liquor licences and event and planning approvals could be fast-tracked under a proposed law aimed at ensuring the Rugby World Cup runs smoothly.

Bridgecorp's receivers are investigating what to do after the Fijian military regime seized the failed Momi Bay resort against its wishes.

nzherald.co.nz readers give their views on the Russel Norman scuffle.

New Zealand food companies are being slippery about whether they use palm oil, according to a Green Party survey.