PoliticsHealth ministry cuts proposed as Govt talks up sinking lidThere will be more cuts in the number of public servants, but the Government is not willing to say how many more jobs will be lost.17 Mar 03:22 AM
WorldRudd and Abbott both struggling with imageAust PM Kevin Rudd's personal approval is at its lowest level since he became Opposition Leader in December 2006.16 Mar 03:00 PM
WorldTelevision invasion hoax hits raw nerveA terrifyingly realistic report on Georgian TV - simulating a massive invasion by Russia - caused widespread panic in the country.15 Mar 03:00 PM
New ZealandJapanese media express frustration at NZ activistJapanese media have expressed frustration at a NZ activist's anti-whaling protests, with one top newspaper accusing him of terrorism.14 Mar 10:33 PM
New ZealandKey: Govt cannot intervene in activist's caseJohn Key says the Govt can not intervene in Japan's legal processes to help anti-whaling campaigner Peter Bethune.14 Mar 08:11 PM
New ZealandNZ-Oz merger 'coming, but not yet'Former Deputy PM and Commonwealth Secretary General Sir Don McKinnon believes union with Australia is probably inevitable, but not for a while.14 Mar 03:00 PM
Personal Finance<i>The price of financial security:</i> Who should fund the Securities Commission?14 Mar 02:00 PM
New ZealandPolice in abuse of power rowA senior police officer has been accused of abusing their position after a friend complained about being delayed at a compulsory breath test.13 Mar 03:00 PM