WorldFrench get to chew over migrant's winThe 2010 prize for the best baguette de tradition, or traditional baguette, in Paris has been won by a man born in Senegal.24 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldSarkozy foe looks to polls for revengeUnder French tradition, Dominique de Villepin's political hopes should be 'dead in the water'.24 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandAttorney-General: Welfare changes in breach Work testing sole parents on the DPB is an unjustifiable breach of human rights, Attorney-General Chris Finlayson told Parliament today.24 Mar 04:42 AM
New ZealandCouncil reveals Super City's hidden tax billRatepayers face a tax bill of tens of millions of dollars because of Govt plans to have much of the Super City run by commercial bodies, the Auckland City Council says.23 Mar 03:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Our future as oil sheikhs of PacificIf Govt projections over our petroleum sector bear fruit, NZ could be the oil sheikhs of the Pacific, writes Fran O'Sullivan.23 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandWelfare reforms to add pressure to unwilling workersLong-term unemployed, sickness beneficiaries and single mothers on the DPB with children over six are about to come under extra scrutiny under new Govt reforms.23 Mar 05:01 AM
New ZealandGreat Barrier locals at odds over mining planSome Great Barrier locals say mining will destroy the island's "fragile" environment, while others say the jobs created will be a blessing.23 Mar 04:22 AM
New ZealandPolice back rise in drinking agePolice have said today they support proposals to increase the minimum drinking age and close bars earlier.22 Mar 09:06 PM