World15 dead in new clashes in southern SyriaSyrian police launched a relentless assault on a neighbourhood sheltering anti-government protesters, fatally shooting at least 15 in a pre-dawn operation, witnesses said.24 Mar 06:20 AM
WorldQuestion of who's in charge threatens operationThe question of exactly who's in charge of the Libyan operation has divided the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).23 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldThe Disunited Nations - splits appear over Libya actionSerious fractures emerged in the international community yesterday over military intervention in Libya.22 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Intervention only way to rid Libya of tyrantA best-case scenario in Libya would see the quick dissolution of Gaddafi's forces.22 Mar 04:29 PM
New ZealandNZ to give $1m to Red Cross in JapanCabinet agreed today to give $1m to support the Red Cross effort in Japan, Prime Minister John Key announced this afternoon, and also confirmed four NZers were still in Libya.21 Mar 03:58 AM
WorldLibya crisis: How the Endgame beganFor a brief, happy period on Saturday, it seemed the United Nations Security Council resolution adopted in New York the previous day had stopped Muammar Gaddafi in his tracks.20 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldAnglo-French push lifts standing of EUSarkozy and Cameron lead drive for UN-backed intervention in Libya as Gaddafi's tanks roll20 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldGaddafi called a ceasefire - but still the bombs fellBombing continued on Libya's eastern front line, just over two hours after the regime in Tripoli had officially declared a ceasefire after the UN resolution authorising military action in Libya.19 Mar 12:55 AM
WorldGaddafi vows: We'll attack passenger planesLibyan dictator Muammar Gaddafi has threatened retaliatory attacks against passenger aircraft in the Mediterranean if foreign countries made air strikes against his country.18 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldThird blast at Japan nuclear plantA third explosion in four days has rocked the earthquake-damaged Fukushima Dai-ichi nuclear plant in Japan. Today's blast at Dai-ichi Unit 2 follows two hydrogen explosions at the plant - at Unit 1 and Unit 3...15 Mar 12:30 AM
WorldHope for resolution soon for couple held hostage by piratesNegotiations are continuing for the release of the sister of an Auckland man and her partner who were taken hostage by Somali pirates, with a friend of the couple hopeful a resolution will be reached soon.17 Feb 01:42 AM
New ZealandNZers in Oz taking legal action over 'discriminatory' lawSick and disabled NZers are taking legal action against the Australian Government over what they call a "discriminatory" law denying them medical care and other state support.09 Feb 03:40 AM
New ZealandUN 'staggered' by NZ's infant mortality ratesThe UN has expressed concern over shortfalls in the rights of NZ children, including "staggering" infant and child mortality rates, and a lack representation for children in legislation. It questions why NZ does not have a department of20 Jan 12:00 AM
