New Zealand is one of the most violent countries in the developed world, according to a new independent report.

Narcotics body says Governments need to act fast to limit access to sedatives used by sex predators.

Tne Government will change its approach to climate change policy after a serious error in a UN organisation's report.

Ten missionaries facing trial for trying to take a busload of children out of Haiti could be released from jail.

NZ has for the first time designated four international terrorist groups which are not listed by the United Nations, John Key says.

Actress and UN goodwill ambassador Angelina Jolie has arrived in Haiti to meet with earthquake victims.

Tension on streets as supporters of former Army chief say they will fight for power.

WeatherWatch analyst Philip Duncan puts readers' 10 most commonly asked climate change questions to Niwa's Dr James Renwick.

A row has broken out between aid organisations in Haiti and The Lancet medical journal which claimed they look after their own interests rather than those of the people they claim to help.

The NZ woman whose husband died in the Haitian quake hopes to start a foundation in his name focusing on youth, sports and education in Haiti.