John Key and his wife joined a private family celebration with David Cameron at the British PM's retreat at Chequers, ahead of talks dominated by the issue of terrorism.

Four years after he officially gave up his role as Britain's roving trade ambassador, the Duke of York is still racking up more air miles than any other member of the royal family.

After closing for its annual maintenance period in early January, the London Eye reopened this weekend as the Coca-Cola London Eye.

Europe is on high alert following anti-terror raids and arrests of suspected Islamist militants.

It is the race that is not actually a race. Yet. The announcement, late last week, that twice failed Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is contemplating a third run at the White House in....

Derided as gutless and indecisive two weeks ago, Francois Hollande has gained admiration for the sure-footed leadership he has shown during France's greatest terrorism crisis.

Surely it can't be so. How can a man who proved such an inept candidate in two previous tilts at the White House possibly be readying himself for a third?

David Cameron has said he "profoundly disagrees" with the leaders of the Church of England after they accused the Coalition of creating a country in which the poor are being "left behind".

Writer Salman Rushdie, who knows a thing or two about attacks on freedom of expression, calls them the But Brigade: those who deplored the Charlie Hebdo massacre.

New Zealanders living in Australia have chalked up a small but important victory for expats after being accepted for trials with the Australian Defence Force.

New Zealand has taken its seat at the heart of international decision-making for the next two years.

Bob McDonnell, the former governor of Virginia, has been sentenced to two years in prison for taking nearly US$170,000 ($219,000) in money and gifts in exchange for promoting a dietary supplement....

For the women of Pakistan, it was cause for mourning. For the conservatives in the Muslim nation, it was cause for anger. But for the man himself, it was cause for celebration.

When the Tongan monarchy relinquished much of its power in 2008, it seemed the path to a working parliamentary democracy would be relatively straightforward.

One of Margaret Thatcher's closest confidantes raped a teenage boy 30 years ago but escaped justice when Scotland Yard covered up the crime, it has been alleged.

We examine the history between Prince Andrew and the maths tutor-turned-billionaire financier now at the centre of sex slave claims.

The former US vice presidential candidate posts New Year's message using images of son Trig standing on family dog.

The possibility of former Prime Minister Helen Clark leading the United Nations is a common subject of speculation.

United Nations Ambassador Jim McLay dismisses suggestions that New Zealand will be in the pocket of the United States on the Security Council.

Chancellor Angela Merkel delivers a stinging attack on Germany’s growing anti-Islamic protest movement, accusing leaders of preaching prejudice and of hijacking positive political slogans.