Personal FinanceChinese investors claim they are blocked from NZWealthy Chinese investors say strict fund transfer policies are preventing them from becoming investor migrants in New Zealand.20 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldRelease of Lockerbie bomber review urgedThe Obama administration wants a review of the decision to release the Libyan convicted in the Lockerbie airliner bombing.20 Jul 07:14 AM
WorldBP stealing Cameron's thunder on US visitOn the way to Washington, British Prime Minister David Cameron says he wants to talk about Afghanistan, Middle East peace prospects and the global economy. Everyone else wants to talk about BP.20 Jul 06:30 AM
CommoditiesContinued mining will boost jobs - local MPsDespite environmental concerns persisting, local MPs are hopeful mining in Northland and on the West Coast will boost jobs.20 Jul 05:41 AM
WorldSuriname ex-dictator Bouterse elected presidentFormer dictator Desi Bouterse was elected president by parliament, following weeks of jostling by opponents who sought to stop a convicted drug trafficker and ex-strongman accused of killing political opponents from returning to power.20 Jul 12:30 AM
WorldKabul meeting to lay ground for 2014 deadlineThe strategy sits for now on a table in a locked-down Afghan capital: Hand over security in all 34 provinces to the government by the end of 2014.19 Jul 11:00 PM
BDBDCommoditiesBrownlee mining dream in tattersThe Govt this morning withdrew its proposal to open up more than 7000ha of conservation land to prospecting and mining.19 Jul 10:40 PM
New ZealandPopular swimming spots prove unsafeMany popular swimming spots contain high levels of bacteria that cause diarrhoea or infection, a new report shows.19 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldIsraeli PM in spat with hardline foreign ministerThe Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is battling to control his coalition as he heads for a showdown with his hardline foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman.19 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldStruggle for hearts of Aussie battlersIf there were any doubts about where next month's election will be fought, they were dispelled yesterday.19 Jul 04:00 PM
CommoditiesPeople power forces Govt u-turn on miningThe Govt will today scrap hugely controversial plans to mine some of the country's most pristine conservation land.19 Jul 04:00 PM
EconomyGovt backs down on mining - reportsThe Government is backing down on its decision to mine conservation land in the face of furious public protest, according to reports.19 Jul 08:04 AM
EconomyGovt conservation mining decision due todayCabinet is due to make a decision today on mining high value conservation land.18 Jul 09:00 PM
WorldAust leaders hit the ground gunningToday Australia awakes to a race for the nation's conservative heartland as its political leaders try to eclipse each other.18 Jul 04:00 PM
