Western intelligence agencies have known about Iran's second uranium enrichment plant, hidden in the mountains west of Qom, since construction began in 2006.

A UN Security Council resolution on nuclear non-proliferation is historic and significant, Prime Minister John Key says.

Barack Obama speaks glowingly of NZ during two quick chats with John Key in New York today.

Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd has urged world leaders to never forget the human face of the global financial crisis.

John Key and his predecessor swap views during a "wide ranging" discussion in New York.

Actor Hugh Jackman is calling on world leaders to make progress in climate change talks in New York this week.

This morning's match-fixing revelation involving bowls is just the latest in a long and chequered history of match-fixing scandals in sport.

Jimmy Carter's suggestion that most opposition to Barack Obama and his policies was due to racism has sparked heated debate in the US.

An editorial in the influential Wall St Journal today accuses New Zealand of "Green PR gone wild", in our stance on carbon emissions.

John Key will sell NZ to the worldwide tourism market when he appears on the Late Show with David Letterman next month.

In light of the Black Eyed Peas' record-breaking run on Billboard Hot 100 Singles chart we look at other acts who've had long runs at the top.

The acting head judge of the Family Court has called for gay and lesbian couples to be given rights to adopt children.