WorldPolitical centre crumblingBeppe Grillo is the Mr Angry of Italian and, increasingly, of European politics.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandExploiting Russia sanctions 'a bad look'John Key says major companies have been asked not to exploit the gap left by other countries' trade sanctions on Russia because to do so would be a "terrible look" for NZ.16 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandRussian warships send G20 a messageThe Russians are coming, but the Australian Government isn't about to panic. Four Russian warships are exercising in the Coral Sea before this weekend's G20.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey holds Merkel in high regardShe might not be Bo Derek but in political terms, John Key rates visiting German Chancellor Angela Merkel as high as 10.13 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldLetter shows FBI venom against rights leaderThe graphic contents of an anonymous letter in which the Federal Bureau of Investigation called Martin Luther King a "filthy abnormal animal" have been made public.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPM meets new Indonesian presidentPM John Key met new Indonesian President Joko Widodo in Myanmar today, and foreign fighters and boat people were on the agenda.13 Nov 05:00 AM
OpinionStephen Diver: Mummy Merkel is hereThis month we receive onto our shores the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, undoubtedly the most dominant political figure in the EU.12 Nov 08:30 PM
New ZealandHubby works, Bronagh cuddles pandaIt was all business for John Key at NZ's new consulate in Chengdu yesterday, but it was all pleasure for his wife, Bronagh - a little bundle of it called Xing Yu.12 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandG20 hotels: Leaders spend upOne leader is staying in a luxury suite that costs $2782 a night, while another will be bunking down in a relatively cheap $344-a-night room.11 Nov 11:52 PM
WorldDefiant Catalans hold referendumThe polling stations were makeshift, the election officers all volunteers and the whole process suspended twice for being potentially illegal, but Catalonia's much-disputed unofficial referendum on independence from Spain finally went ahead.10 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul Casserly: Cable news puppet showsPaul Casserly investigates the biased world of cable news.09 Nov 10:00 PM
WorldMiliband's tenure on brinkEd Miliband's leadership of the British Labour Party was plunged into fresh crisis as senior Labour MPs revealed that at least 20 shadow ministers were on the brink of calling for him to stand down.09 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey, Obama to press Japan on trade accordPrime Minister John Key will join United States President Barack Obama at a meeting in Beijing tonight to put heat on Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe.09 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Democrats' loss obscures fine recordThe euphoria associated with Barack Obama's elevation to the United States presidency six years ago is now just the dimmest of memories.09 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Obamacare wins ... its creator losesI am losing my health insurance. Apparently I have Obamacare to blame, writes Jack Tame.08 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldObama coalition falls shortThe coalition of young and minority voters that handed President Barack Obama both of his election victories failed to show up for the Democrats in the US midterms as Republicans celebrated their first black female member of Congress.06 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Solid evidence of terror links vital before passports heldThe Government has taken its time to decide New Zealand will not join Western allies in military action against the terrorist group that has taken over part of Iraq and Syria.05 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi forces will help train Iraqis fight ISISThree NZ Defence Force personnel have already left for the Middle East to scope out a role for New Zealand forces to help train Iraqi forces fight ISIS.05 Nov 04:05 AM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: Two discordant messages in PM's security speechThe Prime Minister's landmark speech on national security has two messages for New Zealanders, but they are somewhat discordant.05 Nov 02:33 AM
New ZealandBig events treated as terrorist targetsThe Cricket World Cup and the 100th anniversary of the Gallipoli landings are being treated as potential terror targets by New Zealand and Australian Governments.04 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandBoris backs call for Kiwi freedom in UKLondon Mayor and would-be MP Boris Johnson is backing a report by a British think-tank which calls for Kiwis and Australians to freely live and work in Britain.03 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey to sketch Isis responseJohn Key says any NZ commitment to the campaign against Isis in the Middle East would be for a long time, pointing to the 10-year deployment of troops to Bamiyan.03 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldUS midterm poll a nail-biterDemocrats in the United States are bracing for punishment in tomorrow's midterm elections as voters express their dissatisfaction with President Barack Obama, who mostly stayed away from the campaign....03 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldA guide to the US midterm electionsThe US midterm elections are about to take place, but what are they, and what is likely to happen? Nick Sheppard answers the key questions.03 Nov 04:35 AM
New ZealandKiwi Muslim backs IsisA Hawke's Bay Muslim man has come out in support of terror group Isis, and is trying to spread his beliefs through social media.02 Nov 09:00 PM
WorldTired Obama kept offstage in campaignDespite clocking up more than 1000 flights in his time as President, Barack Obama still lopes up Air Force One's steps with his trademark bounce, exchanging banter with journalists and the public....02 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldDeputy thrust into limelightHe has been called "a scaly old dude" by former US President George W Bush and derided as a "sick old man" by Zambia's opposition, but yesterday Dr Guy Scott assumed a rare title: Africa's only white leader.30 Oct 04:00 PM
World'Loud bang' before plane gets RAF escortA 'massive mystery explosion' shook residents outside of London, before two RAF jets reportedly escorted a Russian-made Latvian cargo jet into Stansted airport.29 Oct 06:11 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: TPP deal keeps disappearing down rabbit holeEverything hinges on a deal on agriculture and automobiles between the US and Japan, writes Jane Kelsey. Despite intense negotiations for more than a year, they remain poles apart.29 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldSecurity breach or 'brush' with runner?British PM David Cameron's security detail is under investigation after a passing jogger ran right into him.27 Oct 06:30 PM
WorldHillary's fans see hopeClinton was in North Carolina to urge support for Kay Hagan, but it is clear that 'she's taking a second chance for herself': Hillary Clinton is going to run again.27 Oct 04:00 PM
WorldPro-Europe parties lead Ukraine pollPro-European parties look to have swept Ukraine's first parliamentary vote since the revolution that toppled Viktor Yanukovych's Government in February.27 Oct 04:00 PM
