AgribusinessKey defends 100% pure NZ campaignJohn Key defended New Zealand's "100 per cent pure New Zealand" tourism campaign in a speech to a tourism conference in Bali focusing on sustainable development.07 Oct 08:38 PM
New ZealandKey seeks sideline meeting with PutinPrime Minister John Key will seek an opportunity today to speak with Russian President Vladimir Putin on the sidelines of Apec in Bali.07 Oct 05:39 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Mystical Bali missing the magicThe absence of US President Barack Obama from the Apec leaders summit leaves a gaping hole, and a lot of disappointment, if not misery, writes Audrey Young.07 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Republican hardliners calling the shotsEighty per cent of the Republicans in the House of Representatives don't have to worry about what the general public thinks, writes Gwynne Dyer.07 Oct 04:30 PM
AgribusinessLet's not be hasty on TPP, Key cautionsBetter to have patience and aim for a comprehensive trade pact, PM says.07 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeUS Treasury warns of default in fiscal game of chickenUS Treasury Secretary Jacob Lew has issued a categorical warning that the United States will default on its US$16.7 trillion debt.07 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldUS official: target in Somalia counterterror raid was Abdulkadir Mohamed Abdulkadir07 Oct 12:46 PM
WorldCoalition MPs defend travel expenses for weddingsAustralian Coalition frontbencher Malcolm Turnbull says his colleagues would have been "absolutely satisfied" that they were doing the right thing.06 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandAbsent Obama held ransom - KeyPrime Minister John Key says he can understand why United States President Barack Obama won't give in to the demands of Republicans who want to delay his healthcare law.06 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldUS raids target African terroristsIn a stealthy seaside assault in Somalia and in a raid in Libya's capital, US military forces struck out against Islamic extremists who have carried out terrorist attacks.06 Oct 01:19 AM
WorldAP source: US military captures an al-Qaida leader in Libya linked to 1998 US Embassy bombings06 Oct 12:09 AM
WorldAP sources: Navy SEALs raid Somali town, don't find al-Qaida suspect related to Nairobi attack05 Oct 10:21 PM
OpinionJack Tame: Total failure of common senseThe thing that's incredible is the ability of a select few Republican renegades to ignore an obvious national mandate.05 Oct 09:11 PM
WorldUS man sets himself on fire on the National MallA man who poured a can of gasoline on his head and set himself on fire on the National Mall in the nation's capital has been airlifted to the hospital, police and fire officials said.04 Oct 10:29 PM