New ZealandKey scathing of UN failingsPrime Minister John Key has mounted a scathing attack on the failings of the United Nations and the permanent members of the Security Council, saying it gets bogged down in arcane detail and had become hostage to the interests of the most powerful.Watch27 Sep 12:50 AM
WorldAussie turn-back plan 'too risky'The Indonesian Navy has slammed the Australian Government's plans to turn back asylum-seeker boats, warning that the policy is "too risky" and could cost lives at sea.26 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldProtester's new campaign: Make Bono historyBono has spoken about being chased down the street by German anarchists wielding placards shouting "Make Bono history!"25 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldMerkel challenged on austerityGermany's Social Democrats threw down the gauntlet to Chancellor Angela Merkel yesterday .25 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldMerkel has mandate to pursue her agendaIn routing her opponents to earn a third term in office, Chancellor Angela Merkel has joined the ranks of Germany's most popular politicians.23 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBryan Gould: Perils of a free market free-for-allThe rich and powerful's 'free market' manipulation to their own advantage is a threat to Western democracy, writes Bryan Gould.23 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandParis talks highlight Security Council bidAfter his jaunt with royalty, Prime Minister John Key will return to business with a thud tonight.22 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldStark climate change warning dueScientists will this week issue their starkest warning yet about the mounting dangers of global warming.22 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldDisarmament may fail - PutinRussian President Vladimir Putin said yesterday that he could not be sure attempts to persuade Syria to surrender its chemical weapons would succeed.21 Sep 02:25 AM
WorldIranian leader in nuclear pledgeHassan Rouhani, Iran's new President, has pledged he would "never" develop nuclear weapons as part of a series of overtures to the West.19 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldAbbott forced to tackle gay marriageLike it or not, Prime Minister Tony Abbott will have to face gay marriage as his new Government launches into its already controversial agenda.19 Sep 05:30 PM
