WorldSinger challenges African PresidentYoussou N'Dour, the Senegalese musician once described by <i>Rolling Stone</i> magazine as the most famous living African singer, has taken his first steps into politics.02 May 04:00 PM
WorldThai Cabinet holds emergency meetingThailand's Cabinet is due to hold an emergency meeting in the face of unrelenting anti-government street protests.02 May 12:58 AM
WorldUK poll: Tory lead widens ahead of voteDavid Cameron has increased his party's lead to 10 points, making an outright Conservative victory this week possible, a poll suggests.02 May 12:25 AM
New ZealandBiggest protest in a generationMining bid draws 40,000 people to the street in anger, reports Matt Nippert.01 May 04:00 PM
World'It's like watching yourself bleed to death'Fisherman and seafaring residents of the Louisiana shoreline despair as a vast oil slick approaches.30 Apr 10:35 PM
WorldWashington wakes up to oil-spill crisisQuestions are sure to be raised about a self-policing system that trusted a commercial oil operator to take care of its own mishap.30 Apr 04:00 PM
WorldKindness kills when aid prolongs warsHumanitarian help has become a huge industry, buffering corrupt regimes and perpetuating war, claims the author of a new book.30 Apr 04:00 PM
New ZealandSmoke signals - controlling tobaccoHigher tobacco taxes are a first step to reducing numbers of smokers. Martin Johnston looks at what else could be on the cards.30 Apr 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Mid-point of first term is time for Key to get seriousNowhere is there an over-arching narrative that spells out exactly what sort of New Zealand Key wants to leave behind.30 Apr 04:00 PM
