WorldAust election: Decision expected at 5pmA decision on which of the two major Australian parties will be able to form a minority government is likely to be announced at 5pm.06 Sep 11:03 PM
WorldGillard inches closer to reins of power Julia Gillard is now just two seats short of the 76 she needs.02 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldAustralian election: Key independent chooses GillardJulia Gillard is closer to retaining power in Australia with one of the four independents choosing her over Tony Abbott.02 Sep 06:25 AM
WorldCoalition has 'nothing to hide', claims AbbottAustralian Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has spoken out in reply to a Treasury report about his budget costings.02 Sep 02:20 AM
RoyalsNZ as a republic 'inevitable' - CullenFormer Deputy PM Michael Cullen has outlined a proposal which would see Parliament elect the Head of State, telling a conference there was "inevitability" about NZ becoming a republic.02 Sep 02:15 AM
WorldLabor draws level as Gillard signs up Greens' BandtCaretaker Prime Minister Julia Gillard has moved to shore up her claim for power.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
WorldGillard signs deal with GreensAn agreement with the Green Party brings Labor's seat tally to a total of 73.01 Sep 03:05 AM
Opinion<i>Rodney Hide</i>: Our objective is to make Auckland a greater placeLocal Government Minister and Act Party leader Rodney Hide shares his vision for the new Super City.29 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman</i>: 'First, do no harm' an apt mantra for Super City leadersAuckland's new masters have been handed a conundrum which will take longer than a single term to master.29 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldTea Party rally caps off bitter week in politicsLast week was an indecently busy political week in the United States, writes the <i>Independent</i>'s Rupert Cornwell.29 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldUnions turn on ANC in power struggleThe South African public service is being riddled with strikes.29 Aug 05:30 PM
RoyalsCullen: New Zealand should be republicPrince Charles is strange and his father so prejudiced that he could be a breakfast TV host, says NZ's former deputy prime minister.28 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldFourth independent stands aloneAustralia's fourth independent MP has accused the other three of acting as a bloc.25 Aug 12:42 AM
World<i>Aust election:</i> what a hangoverAustralia's future may well be decided by three or four independent MPs from the backblocks.22 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldFiji democracy group planning pirate radioA pirate radio station plans to broadcast from international waters off the coast of Fiji.22 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldLabor leads race for minority governmentJulia Gillard says she has had talks with independent MPs and the Greens following an inconclusive election result.22 Aug 05:25 AM
WorldFirst hung election in 70 yearsUp to 80,000 uncounted votes will determine which of the two major Australian parties forms a minority government.21 Aug 11:52 PM
WorldElection results show Liberals ahead by a noseCobber, it's as tight as the proverbial. The Australian election has gone down to the wire with pundits flailing helplessly to call a result.21 Aug 01:34 PM
