WorldExit polls: Komorowski takes Polish presidencyInterim president Bronislaw Komorowski appeared to have held off a last-minute surge from the identical twin brother of the late president, who died in an April plane crash that shocked the country and forced Sunday's early election.04 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandMPs stage protest walkoutOpposition MPs staged a walkout at a parliamentary committee today in a protest against the conduct of the chairwoman, National MP Sandra Goudie.30 Jun 02:00 AM
WorldGillard leads Abbott in Aussie PM pollIt hasn't taken Julia Gillard long to turn things around.27 Jun 10:36 PM
WorldG8 warn Karzai to speed up Afghan controlWorld leaders have demanded Hamid Karzai detail plans for Afghanistan's future.27 Jun 04:00 PM
World'I was loyal' - Gillard defends move to oust RuddNew Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard stands by her decision to topple Kevin Rudd, highlighting her loyalty to him as a deputy.27 Jun 01:38 AM
Opinion<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Labour must take an Aussie lesson and harden upMatt McCarten explains why it may be hard for NZers to understand what happened to Kevin Rudd.26 Jun 04:00 PM
RoyalsJudge accuses Prince Charles of exceeding powersA UK Judge has accused Prince Charles of grossly exceeding his constitutional powers by interfering in a £3bn property development.26 Jun 12:16 AM
WorldGame on: Gillard set for a fightWith Julia Gallard's appointment as Australia's new PM, Opposition leader Tony Abbott has an ever harder road ahead to the federal election.25 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldAhead for Gillard: choices, choicesAustralia's first female Prime Minister begins work today with one item dominating her agenda, writes Greg Ansley.24 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldRudd opts for smooth handoverJulia Gillard faces a huge task in pulling her government back together, writes Australian correspondent <b>Greg Ansley</b>.23 Jun 11:30 PM
WorldAustralia's leadership battle: Media reactionJulia Gillard is set to oust Kevin Rudd in a caucus vote across the Tasman this morning and become Australia's first woman prime minister. Here's a sample of the debate on the issue in the Australian media.23 Jun 08:35 PM
WorldAussie PM faces axeJulia Gillard late last night appeared poised to become Australia's first female prime minister after a dramatic coup that caught Canberra by surprise.23 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldRudd to put leadership to caucus voteAustralian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says he will put his leadership to the vote in caucus on Thursday.23 Jun 12:40 PM
New ZealandFreedom or disrespect? Norman's protest debatedNZ-Chinese representatives and a pro-Tibetan group are at odds over Russel Norman's anti-Chinese protest last week.23 Jun 01:39 AM
PoliticsGreen Party leader accused of being aggressor in scuffleRussel Norman, has been accused by National and Act of being the aggressor in his bust-up with Chinese security guards.22 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldRudd digs poll hole with tax blunderRudd's Government may be the first Australian party in almost 70 years to fail to win a second term.07 Jun 04:00 PM
