The South African Cabinet is on the brink of sending troops into Somalia.

A row has arisen over the release of the Lockerbie bomber.

India says it will stockpile thousands of tonnes of dairy products it has bought from Fonterra.

Japan yesterday commemorated the 65th anniversary of its surrender in World War II.

Michael Laws has a theory about why his relationship with a former P addict and prostitute has become public.

A poll shows Australian prime minister Julia Gillard and her ruling Labor party has a commanding lead over the Liberal opposition.

John Armstrong writes that the working group's prescription for change may be blinkered by ideology such as time limits.

Fran O'Sullivan writes that Phil Goff has been handed a couple of political aces - but how he plays them remains to be seen.

Salacious text messages between Wanganui Mayor Michael Laws and a former lover have entered the public arena.

Manukau Mayor Len Brown and Auckland City Mayor John Banks are almost tied in the latest Herald-DigiPoll survey.

DIYers will be able to undertake more minor work without red tape and builders will be forced to stand by their work, under law changes.