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
New ZealandNational urged to help poor - before three-course lunchGreat poverty still affects pockets of NZ, ministers were told yesterday - shortly before their sumptuous three-course lunch.17 Jul 04:00 PM
