WorldJulia Gillard's rising starSharp, grounded and confident, Australia's next potential leader has many things going for her - except a "tin ear" for polict.23 Jun 10:23 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
KahuIwi plan title claim on northern jewelsNinety Mile Beach and Cape Reinga could be early targets for iwi pushing for customary title after the repeal of the Foreshore and Seabed Act.23 Jun 04:00 PM
OpinionBrian Fallow<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Winners and losers in ETS wealth shiftOver the next two and a half years the emissions trading scheme will effect a substantial transfer of wealth.23 Jun 04:00 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
New ZealandRugby bill sets up clear run to CupLiquor licences and event and planning approvals could be fast-tracked under a proposed law aimed at ensuring the Rugby World Cup runs smoothly.22 Jun 04:00 PM
Banking and financeFiji military seize Bridgecorp's Momi Bay resortBridgecorp's receivers are investigating what to do after the Fijian military regime seized the failed Momi Bay resort against its wishes.22 Jun 04:00 PM
OpinionShould John Key have apologised to the Chinese delegation?nzherald.co.nz readers give their views on the Russel Norman scuffle.21 Jun 08:52 PM
New ZealandPalm oil firms slippery - MPNew Zealand food companies are being slippery about whether they use palm oil, according to a Green Party survey.21 Jun 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> We must avoid repeat of ugly sceneWill someone in authority please do something this time so we don't get yet another episode like the one outside the Beehive last Friday.21 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldAussie soldiers killed in helicopter crash in AfghanistanFour soldiers, three of them Australian, have been killed in a helicopter crash in Afghanistan.21 Jun 07:50 AM
