WorldMinor parties set major tests for Gillard The leaders of Australia's two major parties have been given a wake-up call.20 Sep 05:30 PM
BDBDAgribusinessBeefed-up Crown Minerals to chase deepsea gasNZ oil and gas exploration will get a substantial boost in government resources, including funding to chase deep-sea methane hydrates that have yet to be commercially exploited anywhere in the world.19 Sep 09:45 PM
WorldSatirist stirs latte land over Tea PartyLiberal news satirist Jon Stewart is planning a "Rally to Restore Sanity" in Washington next month.19 Sep 05:30 PM
OpinionBrian Rudman<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Memo to would-be mayors: The port company is not your plaything19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandEmbattled Hide clings to leadershipRodney Hide continues to cling to his leadership of embattled Act as a party insider and political opponents called for him to step down.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandMayor hijacked on TwitterA John Banks impersonator who bemused followers online with oddball policies and flippant comments could soon be shut down.19 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandHide stands firm on leadershipAct leader Rodney Hide says he will only step down if he considers it is in the party's best interests - and he doesn't.19 Sep 05:26 AM
New ZealandLow expectations of Super City councilAucklanders have low expectations of their new super city council's performance.18 Sep 11:40 PM
OpinionKerre McIvor<i>Kerre Woodham</i>: Teacher strikes seem unpatrioticColumnist Kerre Woodham finds herself in two minds about the teachers' strike.18 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandNeighbourhood police teams lauded by MinisterNeighbourhood teams will help prevent crime before it happens, Police Minister Judith Collins says.18 Sep 02:33 AM
New ZealandGarrett could face misconduct probeFormer Act MP David Garrett, a lawyer, could face a professional misconduct probe.17 Sep 10:24 PM
