WorldCameron's sure-footed journey to the topYou don't have to be a swivel-eyed conspiracy theorist to think that David Cameron was bound to be Prime Minister one day. 12 May 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Paul Moon:</i> Tuhoe's long-standing call for autonomyThe 2007 'anti-terror raids' reaffirmed old suspicions and helped quicken the enthusiasm for a "Tuhoe Nation", writes historian Paul Moon.12 May 01:34 AM
New ZealandUS judge questions 'three strikes' policyA US judge says 'three strikes' laws can result in unfair sentences, have a limited deterrent effect and make it too easy to ignore rehabilitation.12 May 12:37 AM
KahuPopularity fears cost Urewera settlement, says TuhoeTuhoe representatives believe they had Cabinet numbers to secure ownership of Te Urewera National Park but say a nervous prime minister acting unilaterally stood in the way. 12 May 12:00 AM
WorldYoungest PM in 200 years at 10 Downing StConservative leader David Cameron became the UK's youngest prime minister in almost 200 years today.11 May 10:20 PM
World<i>UK election:</i> Brown offers resignation to QueenBritish Prime Minister Gordon Brown resigned with a brief, emotional statement this morning.11 May 07:17 PM
World<i>Uk election:</i> Labour gets ready for battle of the brosEd Miliband may stand against his elder brother, David, in the Labour leadership election.11 May 04:00 PM
EconomyHigher wages for Australian workersAustralian workers will have more money in their pockets, following Treasurer Wayne Swan's third Budget last night.11 May 04:00 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Greece is the word - Time for Govt to actIf the crisis enveloping Greece has taught us anything it is that there is little time to lose in putting our own fiscal house in order.11 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandTeen's parents warn: 'look after your mates'Charles and Penny Webster, parents of King's College student James Webster, said they wanted people to learn from their son's death.11 May 08:28 AM