WorldSecurity tight across EuropeEurope is on high alert following anti-terror raids and arrests of suspected Islamist militants.17 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldRunning rivals face 'invisible primary'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....17 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldHollande gains respectDerided 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.16 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldChurch leaders wrong, says British PMDavid 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".16 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Another Romney run a gift for DemocratsSurely 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?16 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: No 'buts' over freedom of expression attacksWriter Salman Rushdie, who knows a thing or two about attacks on freedom of expression, calls them the But Brigade: those who deplored the <i>Charlie Hebdo</i> massacre.15 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Paris mourners display shameless hypocrisyRussian President Vladimir Putin's new-found love of "free speech" was too much for surviving Hebdo cartoonist Bernard Holtrop to stomach, writes Brian Rudman.13 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandExpat Kiwis find Oz army loopholeNew Zealanders living in Australia have chalked up a small but important victory for expats after being accepted for trials with the Australian Defence Force.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMcCully praises peaceful elections in Sri LankaThe Minister of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the peaceful elections in Sri Lanka and congratulated the country's new president after a shock election result.11 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandNZ's envoy gears up for tough UN issuesNew Zealand has taken its seat at the heart of international decision-making for the next two years.07 Jan 04:00 PM
RoyalsBrit PM won't back Duke in sex caseThe Prime Minister of Britain, David Cameron, has refused publicly to support the Duke of York in the wake of allegations that he "sexually abused" a teenage girl.07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldCorrupt ex-governor gets jailBob 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....07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldImran's rocky startFor 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.07 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Tricky road ahead for Tongan PMWhen the Tongan monarchy relinquished much of its power in 2008, it seemed the path to a working parliamentary democracy would be relatively straightforward.04 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldUK police 'hid MP's rape of boy, 14'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.04 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldThe prince and the billionaire paedophileWe examine the history between Prince Andrew and the maths tutor-turned-billionaire financier now at the centre of sex slave claims.04 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldOutrage over Palin's Facebook postThe former US vice presidential candidate posts New Year's message using images of son Trig standing on family dog.02 Jan 08:09 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Stumbling blocks on Helen Clark's road to UN Secretary GeneralThe possibility of former Prime Minister Helen Clark leading the United Nations is a common subject of speculation.01 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandNZ an independent voice McLayUnited Nations Ambassador Jim McLay dismisses suggestions that New Zealand will be in the pocket of the United States on the Security Council.01 Jan 04:30 PM
World"They have hatred in their hearts"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.01 Jan 06:21 AM
New ZealandNZ steps up to centre stage at UNForeign Minister Murray McCully wants New Zealand to be "sure-footed" from the outset when it officially begins its term on the UN Security Council tomorrow night.30 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldWar ends but the battle goes onThe war is officially over, victory secured. And Afghanistan, once again, has been rebuilt. But for many, life in the restive provinces is much as it ever was.29 Dec 04:00 PM
