Rodney Hide's remarks that Mr Key "doesn't do anything" and is highly regarded, while "ACT did everything and we are hated" should be a warning to voters, says Annette King.

Rodney Hide has apologised for criticising John Key's performance, saying it was "light-hearted banter" taken out of context.

New Zealand's top diplomat in Fiji, Todd Cleaver, is about to be expelled from Fiji.

Fiji's government has accused NZ and Australian envoys of interfering in the nation's internal affairs.

The Melbourne Cup could become part of an international money laundering scheme if dictator Ramzan Kadyrov's horse wins.

The Govt says it will repeal the Foreshore and Seabed legislation but not until it has a viable alternative.

Council staff employed in planning, policy and strategy are most likely to lose their jobs in the Auckland council amalgamation.

Telecom is crying foul over the government's proposed changes to the levy put in place to protect rural customers when the carrier was privatised in the 1990s, saying it will lead to less investment in outlying areas.

The Auckland Transition Authority will release details of the new Super City's structure to council chief executives today.

New Zealand has made it into the top 10 of a list of the world's most successful countries.

Now the euphoria has died, President Obama must convince Americans he has the answers.

Days before its first anniversary, John Key's minority National Government has received a ringing endorsement from voters.