EntertainmentTeenagers to the rescueInexperience proves a virtue in bonding first-time director Stuart Beattie with his adolescent stars, writes Scott Kara.01 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Anne Penketh:</i> President careful not to trumpet mission achievedPresident Obama is right to play down the US withdrawal from Iraq.01 Sep 05:30 PM
Opinion<i>Editorial:</i> Obama right to turn the page on IraqPresident Barack Obama has brought down the curtain on the seven-year conflict in Iraq.01 Sep 05:29 PM
WorldMideast peace in Netanyahu's handsExpectations are low for latest talks on Israeli and Palestinian conflict.27 Aug 11:44 PM
OpinionPaul Thomas<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Taking the high ground on drugs and warIt's all very well for <i>Time</i> magazine to wring its hands over the wretched women of Afghanistan, but what about innocent children in Massachusetts?27 Aug 05:30 PM
World<i>Aust election:</i> Death at war casts shadow over talksThe shadow of Afghanistan again fell across the formation of Australia's new Government yesterday.25 Aug 07:30 PM
OpinionPaul Thomas<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Drug decriminalisation makes senseThe War on Drugs makes the Afghan campaign seem like a blitzkrieg akin to 1967 when Israel cleaned up Egypt, Syria and Jordan in six days and rested on the seventh.20 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldSoldier's Facebook photos condemnedA former Israeli soldier has been condemned for mocking Palestinian prisoners on her Facebook page.17 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandTokyo Govt avoids shrine visit on VJ dayJapan yesterday commemorated the 65th anniversary of its surrender in World War II.15 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandRenewed calls to bring SAS homeThe Green Party wants to bring our most elite troops home from Afghanistan following reports of links to the torture of prisoners.15 Aug 02:50 AM
OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer</i>: Celebrity diamonds are rule of law's best friend11 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandEmotional farewell for slain soldierIn a warehouse packed with dignitaries and military officers, mourners today heard how NZ had lost a fine young leader, 28-year-old Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell.11 Aug 02:49 AM
New ZealandLast respects paid to slain NZ soldierThe death of Lieutenant Tim O'Donnell in Afghanistan was a tragedy on a number of levels, the Governor-General told the slain soldier's military funeral today.11 Aug 01:30 AM
