New ZealandPrisons to become smoke-free from next yearDepartment of Corrections bosses found taxpayers could be liable for lawsuits from prison guards exposed to inmates' second-hand smoke.26 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandFlyBuys fall out for MPsPrime Minister John Key is among senior Government figures left red-faced after their staff claimed FlyBuys points when spending taxpayer money.26 Jun 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Labour must take an Aussie lesson and harden upMatt McCarten explains why it may be hard for NZers to understand what happened to Kevin Rudd.26 Jun 04:00 PM
RoyalsJudge accuses Prince Charles of exceeding powersA UK Judge has accused Prince Charles of grossly exceeding his constitutional powers by interfering in a £3bn property development.26 Jun 12:16 AM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Rudd brought down by delusions of grandeur25 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldGame on: Gillard set for a fightWith Julia Gallard's appointment as Australia's new PM, Opposition leader Tony Abbott has an ever harder road ahead to the federal election.25 Jun 04:00 PM
Freight and logisticsTransiting uranium for 'peaceful purposes' - SmithNick Smith says uranium transiting through NZ ports will only be used for "peaceful purposes", despite one of its recipients being involved in making nuclear weapons.25 Jun 02:22 AM