Mum and dad investors could get a one stop shop agency to watch over investments under a new proposal being considered by the Government.

One of Auckland's oldest eyesores - the concrete sewer pipeline across Hobson Bay - is to join the city's list of 14,000 historic sites.

Anti-abortion doctors are challenging new Medical Council guidelines covering the way doctors who object to abortion must deal with patients.

Finance Minister Bill English has poured cold water on hopes of a cut in the top income tax rate to 30 per cent.

Could Sarah Palin become a serious contender for US president?

Hesitation is death in Parliament. Hesitation suggests a minister is not on top of his or her portfolio, writes John Armstrong.

The NZ men's hockey team will stay in Perth for the time being rather than travel on to India for the Hockey World Cup.

Govt officials are liaising with sports bodies in light of terror threats targeting sports events in India as the NZ hockey team prepares to travel there.

The most unpopular features of MMP could be ditched if voters opt to keep the electoral system in the referendum on it at next year's election.

From the Western perspective, China has been unwilling to shoulder responsibilities that go with greater international power.

71 per cent of Americans do not consider former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as presidential material.