WorldToo fat to be US President?In the US, where two thirds of the population is overweight and more than a quarter is obese, a candidate for the highest office is under attack because of the size of his stomach.26 Nov 08:41 PM
WorldKabul draft plan to bring back stoningHRW wants funds withheld if move goes ahead.26 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldUS housing permits rise at fastest pace in 5 years on apartments; houses remain mostly flat26 Nov 01:35 PM
WorldPutin meets pope and Berlusconi in ItalyRussian President Vladimir Putin had a busy first day in Rome on Monday, going from the pope to a "Pussy Riot" protest to dinner at the palazzo of his old friend.25 Nov 11:15 PM
WorldObama defends nuclear agreement with IranResponding to his critics, President Barack Obama forcefully defended the nuclear agreement with Iran, declaring that the United States "cannot close the door on diplomacy."25 Nov 10:11 PM
OpinionEditorial: Pact with Iran helps make Middle East a safer placeEditorial: Viewed against a background of the long-standing enmity between Iran and the West, the nuclear deal signed with Tehran is a stunning achievement.25 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldAbbott honeymoon was over before it beganLess than four months since it won power from Labor, Prime Minister Tony Abbott's conservation Coalition Government is struggling to keep its head above political waters.25 Nov 04:30 PM
BusinessSwiss reject plan to cap managers' paySwiss voters soundly rejected a proposal to limit the pay of companies' highest-paid managers to 12 times that of their lowest-paid workers.24 Nov 05:15 PM
EconomyLukewarm deal on climate changeDeadlock broken after China and India object to the word `commitments' in standoff with developed nation.24 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessTwo-child China a boon for baby milkThe loosening of China's one-child policy is expected to provide a boost for New Zealand infant formula exporters.24 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionAlexander Gillespie: Drug liberalisation worth a shot in NZThe model for dealing with the problem has not reduced demand or supply, so we should go way of some US states, writes Alexander Gillespie.24 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Abbott must regret not saying sorryWhen one is caught red-handed, a prompt and unequivocal apology is usually the best response. How Tony Abbott must now regret not saying sorry to Indonesia earlier.24 Nov 04:30 PM
