Australia v NZ: You can tell a lot about a country by the way it budgets
THE CONVERSATION: Earlier this year, Oz treasurer scoffed at idea of a wellbeing budget.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest fromInternational Politics
Israeli-Palestinian conflict 'risks spilling into wider region'
The warning from US military chief comes as rockets are fired from Lebanon towards Israel.
Battle to control Samoa's Govt carries on in court
The struggle to decide Samoa's Government is headed back to court.
Samoa election deadlock broken; newcomer FAST party wins
Samoa's Supreme Court steps in to settle contentious vote.
Violence shakes Donald Trump's boast of a 'new Middle East'
New York Times: Washington's attempt to sidestep 'existential conflict' backfires.
'Oh my god': Anger, disbelief after Israel wipes out media HQ
'Give us 10 extra minutes,' tower's owner begged before devastating missile barrage.
Ex spy ran 'honeytrap' campaign targeting Trump's enemies - report
The operation allegedly involved paying women with codenames such as "Tiger" and "Brazil".
US ship fires warning shots after 'unsafe' encounter with armed Iranian speedboats
It's the second time in two weeks that a US ship has opened fire to warn Iranian vessels.
Scottish government eyes another independence vote
The Scottish National Party has won its fourth straight election.
Biden speech: North Korea warns US of 'very grave situation'
US president has 'made a big blunder', says senior North Korean official.
Is there a war coming between China and the US?
New York Times: The post-World War II order is being challenged now more than ever.
A family affair: Can prosecutors flip Trump's 'eyes and ears'?
Financial Times: He's the Trumps' most loyal foot soldier - and he's under pressure.
Imprisoned Putin critic Navalny to end his hunger strike
Alexei Navalny says he is ending the hunger strike which is putting his life at risk.
'He beat around the bush and failed': Trump lashes out over Korea criticism
Trump bites back after Moon Jae-in criticised him for failing to denuclearise N Korea.
America's gas-fuelled vehicles imperil Biden's climate goals
America's gas guzzlers will predominate for many years to come.
NZ stands firm on decision not to criticise China via Five Eyes
Row within intelligence alliance over human rights a storm in a teacup, UK official says.
Caitlyn Jenner confirms shock career move
Former Olympian and reality TV star Caitlyn Jenner is ready for a new career.
Nigel Farage on Five Eyes: New Zealand has 'sold its soul' to China
NZ has 'betrayed historical allies', according to former British politician Nigel Farage.
'Cosying up to China': NZ faces bitter attack over Five Eyes comments
UK press savages NZ for not backing expansion of Five Eyes remit into foreign policy.
UK writer blasts NZ, says Ardern's pro-China stance undermines Western allies
OPINION: By cosying up to Beijing, NZ risks eroding its credibility on the world stage.
NZ climate refugee case leads to US action
Kiribati man's refuge case in New Zealand leads to UN ruling and the US considers action.
New Zealand's China policy: Fence-sitting is not working
OPINION: One day - likely soon - Beijing will force NZ's hand. What happens then?
US, China agree to cooperate on climate change 'with urgency'
The agreement comes days before President Biden hosts a climate summit with world leaders.
Putin critic Alexei Navalny 'could die at any moment' - doctor
The imprisoned 44-year-old is in the third week of a hunger strike.
Samoa election: Final count starts; early results show tight race
Officials urge patience as the final count gets under way.
'Worst-ever situation': Kim compares North Korea's economic crisis to 1990s famine
Kim says the country faces its "worst-ever" outlook.
Dubai naked photo shoot: Models, photographer to be deported
At least 11 women and one man were arrested on charges of public debauchery on April 4.
Putin's power grab: Russian leader signs law securing two more terms
Russia's President rewrites the rules so he can potentially hold on to power until 2036.
With swarms of ships, Beijing tightens its grip on South China Sea
New York Times: China has a new strategy in disputed waters: flood the zone.
Jordan prince says he's under house arrest, lashes out at 'ruling system'
King Abdullah II's half-brother accuses authorities of corruption and incompetence.
Boris Johnson's ex-mistress pursuing a 'vendetta', PM's allies say
US businesswoman Jennifer Arcuri has embarrassed the PM with fresh revelations.
White House blames wind, 'misstep' for Biden's triple plane stumble
The president's repeated stumbles have reignited concerns about his health.
Trump's fortune fell by $977m during his presidency
Trump's resorts, golf clubs and hotels have seen their revenues drop by 42 per cent.
Gwynne Dyer: The Quad awakes
Opinion: Quadrilateral dialogue stirs tensions in Asia-Pacific - aimed at a common foe.