New ZealandARC votes to keep Queens Wharf shed for 'party central'The ARC, co-owner of Queens Wharf, has voted to keep one of the wharf sheds as a Rugby World Cup "party central" venue, alongside the Govt's temporary Cup structure dubbed the "slug".07 Jul 03:50 AM
PoliticsLabour's farewell perks - daggers and cognacThree rugs, four necklaces and a wristwatch from Jacques Chirac were among gifts Helen Clark took with her when she left Parliament.06 Jul 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Pandering to China on Key agendaPrime Minister John Key will launch his own version of 'Panda diplomacy' in Beijing today.06 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey: NZ not immune to people-smugglingNZ won't extend the number of refugees it accepts and needs to address the increasing risk of people-smuggling boats hitting our shores, says the PM.06 Jul 05:09 AM
WorldEast Timor to house asylum seekersThe federal government has announced efforts are under way to set up a regional processing centre for asylum seekers in East Timor.06 Jul 02:00 AM
WorldGillard eyeing tougher refugee policyAustralian Prime Minister Julia Gillard appears set to toughen Labor's policy on asylum seekers. 05 Jul 04:00 PM
EconomyUkraine eyes extra $21.5bFollowing fast on the declaration of additional help for Hungary, Ukraine has announced that it too will apply for fresh funding; a loan of US$14.9 billion ($21.5 billion) to help plug the country's budget deficit and boost investor confide05 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandFather's doubts on knife crackdownThe father of a young man who was stabbed to death says knife crime law changes are unlikely to be effective in limiting access to weapons.05 Jul 04:00 PM
WorldChina Chinese court sentences US geologist to 8 yearsAn American geologist detained and tortured by China's state security agents was jailed for eight years today.05 Jul 07:05 AM
WorldAustralia reconsiders asylum seeker policyAustralia's prime minister is expected to introduce a new border-protection policy this week as the government struggles to cope with boatloads of illegal asylum seekers who have filled an offshore detention center and fueled political deba05 Jul 01:31 AM
