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
New Zealand'Grey man' to lead the Supercity?If you know only two things about Len Brown, it's probably these: That he's Mayor of Manukau, and he had a heart attack.05 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandFiji's situation has 'worsened' - McCullyMembers of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum will travel to Fiji to see whether or not the situation has improved in the island nation.31 May 06:36 AM
WorldMedic shot dead in Red Shirt protesters' refugeKamolket Akahad was treating an injured man, dressed as a medic, when she was shot and killed.26 May 08:47 PM
New ZealandI'm not trying to be Obama, says poster boy BrownBland and nondescript or strikingly like an image used to good effect in another election campaign? 26 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandSuper City u-turn: People power winsAucklanders will have a greater say in decisions affecting their greatest jewels - including the waterfront - under sweeping changes to plans for the Super City, announced yesterday.24 May 04:00 PM
World<i>Crisis in Bangkok:</i> Behind the barricadesAndrew Buncombe of <i>The Independent</i> describes the visceral scenes of death and destruction behind the Red Shirts' barricade.19 May 09:00 PM
World<i>Bret Bestic</i>: Ready smiles wearing thin in land of courtesyA New Zealander caught up in the rioting in downtown Bangkok offers his perspective on the crisis.18 May 04:00 PM
