OpinionRon Mark: Have we underestimated ISIS?We see ISIS as thuggish martyrdom-seeking zealots, but brutal and disgusting though they be, its actions as a fighting force belie any belief they are oafish bandits, writes Ron Mark.06 Jul 08:07 PM
WorldJeb Bush fails to mention brother GeorgeIn a speech before a business group, Jeb Bush, expected to announce a run for the US presidency, praised his father George H.W. Bush but failed to mention his brother.10 Jun 11:23 PM
OpinionLyndon Burford: Avoiding armageddonThe world's largest nuclear meeting, the five-yearly Review Conference of the nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT), has just closed at the United Nations headquarters in New York.28 May 09:21 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: Deepening puzzle of N-Korea's intent unsettlingThis month North Korea claimed to have launched a ballistic missile from a submerged submarine.22 May 01:00 AM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Exchange of favours for jobs one of the dirty secrets of global diplomacyThe dirty secret in global diplomacy is that much can and is accomplished through such simple but secret transactions, Fran O'Sullivan writes.27 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Modest refugee intake should be much higherPrevious experience has been positive and benefits would outweigh the costs.27 Mar 04:00 PM
OpinionProfessor Rober Ayson: We need regional leadershipIn November Prime Minister Key referred to ISIL as a ‘game changer’ for New Zealand. I wasn’t convinced, especially as the government was focusing on the domestic aspect in seeking to justify increased surveillance powers.26 Feb 01:23 AM
OpinionTerence O'Brien: Iraq mission case of misguided foreign policyThe decision to commit NZ military contingent to Iraq is a case of misguided foreign policy.26 Feb 12:21 AM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Welcome to 'lickspittles to foreign dictators' clubThe things you have to do to keep on side with your oil merchant, writes Brian Rudman. Wouldn't a card and pohutukawa blossoms been enough for the Saudi king?27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Murray McCully's toothless fight with Antarctic poachersThe toothfish pirates refused NZ permission to board, which we meekly obeyed, then, with fuel running out, we retired while the plundering continued, writes Brian Rudman.20 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionMichael Cox: Clark's sad legacy in '84 affair shrinks UN hopesFormer National MP Michael Cox says Anzus conflict in 1984 will hurt chances of Helen Clark becoming United Nations secretary general.19 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionNick Sheppard: Clark strong choice if gender trumps geographyNick Sheppard writes: "Due to factors including nationality, gender and timing, Helen Clark may be the front runner" for the top United Nations post.12 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionBoris Johnson: Hollywood needs to get a gripWhoa, this can't be right. Guys, guys, guys - this isn't the end. It feels like the lights have just come on in the theatre just when I was settling down to my popcorn...22 Dec 08:35 PM
New ZealandFree trade agreement good for growersNew Zealand has signed a free trade agreement with Korea - delivering good news for kiwifruit growers but with a big compromise over milk powder.15 Nov 11:54 PM
New ZealandKey and Hollande talk rugbyJohn Key and Froncois Hollande joked that during the G20 both countries had beaten host country Australia in rugby league for New Zealand and rugby for the French Les Bleus team.15 Nov 11:04 PM
New ZealandRoll out the cuddly animalsFur might be a bit outré in fashion but it is becoming the latest accessory in diplomatic circles as countries try to resolve the world's problems one fluffy animal at a time.15 Nov 07:13 PM
New ZealandClimate change takes centre stageJohn Key says New Zealand will put a small amount into the Green Climate Fund and expects to set a 2020 target for carbon emission reductions early next year.15 Nov 06:56 PM
New ZealandLow key arrival for John KeyPrime Minister John Key's arrival in Brisbane was a lot less low key than for the main players of the G20.15 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandKey arrives at G20 summitNew Zealand is a ‘guest’ at the G20 - a summit of the leaders from the 20th richest, most powerful countries in the world. Key has described it as a chance in a life time.14 Nov 11:06 PM
New ZealandKiwi strips away German leader's reserveA baby kiwi got more of a smile out of the German Chancellor than the charm of John Key yesterday, but Angela Merkel left the Prime Minister with far more than a handful of feathers.14 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandPMs' salute to giant a snapshot of their flawsIt's a rare moment when you have all seven living Australian Prime Ministers together for an awkward family photo.07 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandEnvoy case: Police explain bail movePolice say they sought to remove the bail conditions for the Malaysian diplomat at the centre of a sex case — including an order to surrender his passport — because the conditions were not enforceable under diplomatic immunity.11 Jul 04:30 AM
New ZealandDiplomat case: Harawira's 'big mistake'Hone Harawira says he made a "big mistake" for earlier dismissing the sex assault case involving a Malaysian diplomat as a "big fuss about bugger all".10 Jul 03:02 AM
New ZealandAccuser: I want an apologyThe woman at the centre of a diplomatic incident and the victim of an alleged attack says Foreign Minister Murray McCully should resign.09 Jul 08:36 PM
New ZealandDiplomat: NZ asked to drop all chargesThe Malaysian Government asked New Zealand to drop all charges against a diplomat accused of sexual assault, newly released documents show.01 Jul 09:35 AM
New ZealandGovt wanted diplomat to face chargesPrime Minister John Key says Government wanted a diplomat accused of sexual assault to face charges in New Zealand.29 Jun 03:15 AM
New ZealandEnvoy expelled after attackA diplomat accused of a sex crime was ordered out of New Zealand after invoking full diplomatic immunity.28 Jun 05:30 PM
WorldFears that Putin will invade againVladimir Putin will not stop trying to expand Russia until he has “conquered” Belarus, the Baltic states and Finland, one of his closest former advisers has said.30 Mar 07:02 PM
World16,000 Russian troops in CrimeaUp to 16,000 Russian troops have tightened their stranglehold on Ukraine's Crimean Peninsula, openly defying the US and the European Union.04 Mar 01:08 AM
WorldEx-PM's desperate plea to the WestUkraine's former prime minister Yulia Tymoshenko has appealed for the US and Britain to adopt the "strongest means" against Russia.03 Mar 08:41 PM
