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UK's top parties locked in election standoff
The Conservatives and Labour jockeyed for the support of Britain's smaller parties after a close-fought, confusing election.
UK election - latest updates
Conservative Michael Gove says the swing towards his party in terms of seats gained is bigger than that achieved under Margaret Thatcher.
Legal challenges to UK poll result likely
Crowds of British voters turned away from polling stations have staged sit-ins and tried to block officials from taking ballot boxes.
UK vote draws to close
As UK polling booths closed, Gordon Brown, David Cameron and Nick Clegg could do no more than anxiously await the results.
UK voters turn out in droves
Turnout in the UK general election is expected to be higher than the 61 per cent in 2005, suggesting keen interest in the campaign.
Rugby fans set sights on private properties
As hotels begin cashing in on next year's Rugby World Cup by increasing prices, interest in private homes is also picking up pace.
Whanau Ora to receive $134.3 million
Families-based social services initiative Whanau Ora will receive $134.3 million in funding over the next four years, Prime Minister John Key announced today.
Trade delegate defends Key's funeral trip
A businessman on a trade delegation to the Middle East has rejected criticism of John Key for ditching the delegation to attend the funerals of three Air Force crewmen.
Bennett suffers from mistaken identity
Paula Bennett lauded a professor she appointed to a welfare reform group - then confused him with a namesake with wildly opposing views.
<i>Jane and Antony Matthews:</i> Harbour sheds old, but not 'cheap and nasty'
Jane and Antony Matthews write on the historic significance of Queens Wharf and its buildings.
<i>Garth George:</i> Where there's smoke there's an earner
Garth George writes that cigarettes are a tax windfall, and denying smokers medical attention is hypocritical.
Calls for tactical voting tagged 'desperate'
Calls by senior Labour figures for people to vote tactically against the Conservative Party in the election were condemned as "desperate".
Guards at Beijing schools after attacks
Police cars are standing guard outside Beijing schools this week in an attempt to stop deadly assaults on students.
Anzac tragedy: Key in gun for quitting trade trip
John Key's decision to attend the funerals of three Air Force servicemen has been criticised as "short-sighted and irresponsible".