OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Republican beefcake's arrival kicks sand on Obama's agenda22 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandCollins surprised at union's response to 'three-strikes' lawJudith Collins has criticised the prison guards' union for suggesting the Government's 'three-strike' policy would put guards at risk.21 Jan 09:26 PM
EconomyGovt wary of plan for big change to taxA proposed overhaul of the tax system brought a cautious response from the Government yesterday.20 Jan 03:00 PM
Opinion<i>Garth George</i>: Republic would be a recipe for disasterA republic with a unicameral, half-elected Parliament and a weak, ceremonial president would be a recipe for democratic disaster.20 Jan 03:00 PM
EconomyMike Moore to be NZ's next Ambassador to USFormer Labour Prime Minister Mike Moore will be NZ's next US Ambassador, Foreign Minister Murray McCully has confirmed.20 Jan 12:24 AM
New ZealandThree strikes law may see early releases - criminologistPreventive detention will be retained as a sentencing option for judges under the Government's proposed "three strikes" legislation, Police Minister Judith Collins said today. 20 Jan 12:03 AM
New ZealandThree strikes law will leave offenders with 'nothing to lose'Offenders with a record will have "nothing to lose" and could be more likely to kill under the three-strikes law, a prisoners' advocate says.19 Jan 11:07 PM
