OpinionAudrey Young<i>Audrey Young:</i> Power to the peopleDemocracy is getting a fighting chance in Tonga writes Audrey Young.26 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldTonga: Win boosts activist's PM hopesPro-democracy leader 'Akilisi Pohiva will today discuss forming a new government after Tonga's first democratic elections.25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt to limit lobby group election campaign spendingThe Government will limit what lobby groups can spend on election campaigning in its redraft of election finance laws despite strongly objecting to such a limit in 2008.22 Nov 12:28 AM
New ZealandLabour puts on brave face over National gainLabour's leadership was yesterday putting on a brave face over the party's sharply reduced majority in the weekend's Mana byelection.21 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionPaul Thomas<i>Paul Thomas</i>: NZ likely to follow Aussies down the republican road19 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Iraq's failing 'young democracy' a poor model to follow15 Nov 04:30 PM
Opinion<i>Nehginpao Kipgen:</i> Big challenges ahead for Suu KyiAn analyst of the political conflicts which beset modern Myanmar says Suu Kyi faces plenty of obstacles ahead.15 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldSuu Kyi's release from house arrestPeople around the world have celebrated as Aung San Suu Kyi was this week freed from seven years of house arrest. She says she will continue to fight for human rights and the rule of law in the military-ruled nation of Myanmar.15 Nov 03:14 AM
New ZealandEx-political prisoner welcomes Suu Kyi's releaseA former Burmese political prisoner says Aung San Suu Kyi is 'the hope of the nation'.15 Nov 01:10 AM
OpinionAudrey Young<i>Audrey Young:</i> McCarten spices up byelectionMatt McCarten has an amazing capacity to fight the fight in an uncompromising way but with an immense amount of goodwill and humour.14 Nov 11:57 PM
World<i>Suu Kyi free:</i> 'The Lady' free to fightThousands of wildly cheering supporters welcomed the end of the house arrest of Aung San Suu Kyi.14 Nov 04:30 PM
World<i>Suu Kyi free:</i> Her leadership still relevantAung San Suu Kyi's release will no doubt raise hopes and expectations.14 Nov 04:30 PM
World<i>Suu Kyi free:</i> Joyous moment eclipses years of angerThe police were helpless to contain the crowd's enthusiasm when the barricades around Suu Kyi's house were taken down.14 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldDispirited voters snub Myanmar electionMyanmar's first election in 20 years was marked by a low turnout.08 Nov 04:30 PM
