WorldWorld facing 'catastrophic six-degree rise' say scientistsScientists claim the world is now firmly on course for the worst-case scenario in terms of climate change, with average global temperatures rising by up to 6C18 Nov 12:25 AM
New ZealandGovt accused of $50bn ETS blunderA report out today says the government's Emissions Trading Scheme (ETS) could cost twice as much as originally estimated.16 Nov 03:00 AM
WorldUK gets tough on foreign skilled workersGordon Brown has announced tough new rules on student visas and cut the number of skilled foreign workers allowed into Britain.12 Nov 10:28 PM
New ZealandEveryone in 'a tizz' over Paris - HarawiraHone Harawira says the only adverse comments he's had about leaving Brussels to sightsee in Paris have been from the media.04 Nov 09:54 PM
New ZealandHarawira skips EU meeting for Paris jaunt"How many times in my lifetime am I going to get to Europe? So I thought, 'F*** it, I'm off. I'm off to Paris'," Maori MP Hone Harawira said.04 Nov 03:00 PM
BDBDBusinessBrain disease found in sheepNew Zealand bio-security and food safety authorities moved proactively this morning to announce the discovery of a brain disease that affects sheep.27 Oct 11:30 PM
WorldZimmer-frame nation: A vision of Britain in 2083The <I>Independent</I>'s Sean O'Grady looks at what the UK's burgeoning population could mean for future generations.21 Oct 11:17 PM
AirlinesAir NZ chief blasts climate change 'circus'Air NZ chief executive Rob Fyfe has lashed out at dithering over cutting emissions, described climate talks as a 'bureaucratic circus'.06 Oct 03:00 PM
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WorldTsvangarai accuses Mugabe of party persecutionZimbabwean Prime Minister Morgan Tsvangirai has accused President Robert Mugabe, of persecuting his party, MDC group, after a high-level EU delegation called for Zimbabwe's two main political parties to work together.13 Sep 11:08 PM
