KahuRatana pats Key on backPrime Minister John Key arrived far too early for the party, but got the present he wanted at the annual Ratana celebrations yesterday.22 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandTurban dispute goes to mediatorsA Sikh community leader refused entry into a cosmopolitan club because of his turban will take his fight to the Human Rights Commission.18 Jan 03:00 PM
KahuTamaki in tourism fightBishop Brian Tamaki has riled Waitomo locals with his commercialisation plans for Te Kopua marae. 16 Jan 03:00 PM
New Zealand'My son is 2... It's ridiculous to suggest he is a terrorist'A NZ toddler and his Indian-born mother were turned back from India and interrogated on their return to Auckland Airport because their names were on a terrorism blacklist.15 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldGanges braced for 60 million bathing pilgrimsAuthorities have urged people to avoid dirtying the Ganges - India's most sacred river, yet one of its most heavily polluted.12 Jan 10:17 PM
WorldGere backs vegetarian zone at site of enlightenmentRichard Gere has thrown his support behind a plan to transform the site of Buddha's enlightenment into a vegetarian zone to spread the message of peace.08 Jan 08:12 PM
New ZealandPastor's gamble hits snagA kind-hearted pastor and his family who have donated their house to raise $1m for their church are nearly $650,000 short of their target.08 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldZuma marries fifth wife, pays sixth dowryFollowing the marriage of President Jacob Zuma to his fifth wife, the Independent looks at the arguments for and against polygamy.05 Jan 08:19 PM
