New ZealandNational gets $500,000 boostNational's election war-chest has been given a half-million dollar boost by the estate of a wealthy Christchurch businessman.11 Aug 01:29 AM
New ZealandNational MP referred to police over adNational's Hamilton West MP Tim Macindoe has been referred to police along with Free FM in Hamilton for allegedly airing an election advertisement outside the proper period.05 Aug 07:02 AM
OpinionInside Money: Do-good report shows NZ is 40pc ethicalAccording to a new report from the Responsible Investment Association Australasia (RIAA), ethical investments increased by at least 13 per cent over the year to December 2013.28 Jul 09:30 PM
WorldPlain packaging damages taste - studyPlain packaging makes cigarettes taste worse than branded cigarettes and makes all cigarettes taste the same, new research suggests.15 Jul 03:14 AM
BusinessJapan's $212 billion pachinko pastimeThe pachinko industry in Japan wants casinos, driven by attendance that has sunk more than 60 per cent since the mid-90s and an uncertain legal status.14 Jul 04:15 AM
WorldBBC rejects Rolf Harris investigationThe BBC explains why it won't investigate Rolf Harris's career at the corporation.02 Jul 09:06 PM
BDBDEnergyNZ's subsidies of coal and rail nothing like Australia'sAustralian state governments spent A$17.6 billion on subsidies for mineral and fossil fuel industries over six years, including A$8 billion to help transport coal.24 Jun 04:30 AM
Banking and financeAussie foils RBA as growth rivals kiwi, poundAustralia is forecast to be among the fastest-growing economies this year, making it harder for the central bank to convince currency investors it won't raise interest rates.24 Jun 03:28 AM
New ZealandBooze ban for GallipoliAn alcohol ban at Gallipoli where New Zealanders and Australians gather every year to honour those killed in World War I is a step closer.06 Jun 12:59 AM
WorldBad 'monks' target Sydney’s Vivid showBogus Buddhist monks are trying to rip off sightseers at Sydney's Vivid festival.05 Jun 02:15 AM
WorldBali 'arak' warning from travel insurerA travel insurer has warned tourists about the risk of drinking arak, a locally made alcohol in Bali.04 Jun 02:31 AM
WorldPolice should be more mobile: reportPolice stations in Victoria should be replaced by supersites, mobile stations, self-service kiosks and online portals, a report suggests.03 Jun 03:05 AM
New ZealandOur kiwi is no AussieNew, startlingly bizarre findings have finally solved the 150-year-old mystery of how the kiwi arrived here in New Zealand.22 May 06:35 PM
WorldHead-bomb man strips naked, surrendersA man who appeared to have a bomb strapped to his head led police on a chase down a Melbourne motorway before stripping naked and surrendering.22 May 02:59 AM
BusinessZipline thrill ride could harm koalasEnvironmentalists say trees that will support a new zipline tourism attraction on the Sunshine Coast are koala habitats.22 May 12:50 AM
WorldHarris witness describes pub incidentAn Australian woman says she stopped eating and became a 'shell' of her former self after Rolf Harris assaulted her at a London pub.20 May 07:41 PM
New ZealandDefining moments of midwifery careToday is International Day of the Midwife and we reflect on the changing face of midwives in New Zealand.05 May 04:00 AM
New ZealandSurf crews prepare for Gallipoli raceA surf boat crew will stage a symbolic row down Auckland's North Shore tomorrow, as they prepare for a commemorative international race in Turkey next year.24 Apr 03:09 AM
RoyalsPrince George's day at the zooPrince George has met Bilby George in a successful first official engagement in Australia for the youngest royal.20 Apr 06:40 AM
New ZealandBurglars throw chainsaw at policeBurglars who stole guns from a Whakatane property last night repeatedly rammed police cars and even threw a chainsaw at pursuing officers as they made their getaway.06 Apr 11:51 PM
New ZealandPolice allowed dog to maul man - IPCAInvercargill police used illegal and unjustified excessive force by letting a police dog bite and drag a suspected burglar for almost a minute, an IPCA probe found.06 Apr 10:51 PM
New ZealandTransgender woman could be movedA transgender Oamaru woman sentenced on Wednesday to nine months' imprisonment in a men's jail could apply to be moved to a women's prison.03 Apr 09:18 PM
New ZealandTransgender case a 'tragedy unfolding'A transgender Oamaru woman has been ordered to serve a jail sentence in a men's prison, despite a request for home detention.03 Apr 05:11 AM
