WorldDemon of charity and hopeJowly, balding and sporting the unwanted middle-aged spread, Scott Morrison looks far older than his 42 years.17 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldBoat people returned to Christmas IslandSurvivors of December's Christmas Island boat tragedy, flown to Sydney this week to attend funerals for those who died, have been returned to the island.17 Feb 12:40 AM
New ZealandGillard and Key agree to increase transtasman investmentJohn Key and Julia Gillard have signed an agreement under the Closer Economic Relationship to increase investment between Australia and NZ.15 Feb 11:23 PM
New ZealandAustralia will sell NZ apples - GillardAustralian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced Australia will sell New Zealand apples in her address to the NZ Parliament.15 Feb 10:40 PM
New ZealandDon't fear Australia's strength - GillardJulia Gillard says Kiwis should not "fear Australia's strength" ahead of the signing of an investment protocol between the two countries.15 Feb 08:12 PM
AgribusinessTranstasman investment deal on agendaFinalising a new transtasman investment agreement is on the agenda in talks between Julia Gillard and John Key.14 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwis still flocking to Australia for jobsAn Australian job expo in Auckland where more than 6000 people lined up to find out about work across the Tasman shows National's economic management has failed, Labour leader Phil Goff says.14 Feb 04:31 AM
New ZealandNZers in Oz taking legal action over 'discriminatory' lawSick and disabled NZers are taking legal action against the Australian Government over what they call a "discriminatory" law denying them medical care and other state support.09 Feb 03:40 AM
Aged careChinese choosing NZ for retirementMore than 1200 over-50s retiring Chinese, have relocated here in the past year.03 Feb 04:30 PM
New ZealandAre you considering a move to Oz? <b>Readers respond</b>With the "brain drain" of skilled workers looking set to worsen, we asked readers if they were considering a move to Australia and if so, why?01 Feb 02:25 AM
EconomyStudent revenue up despite fewer visitors studying hereGrowth from India, Vietnam and Saudi Arabia supporting traditional sources.30 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandBurnt-alive suspect expected to be a priestThe husband of an Auckland woman burnt to death is the son of a Hindu high priest and was nearly deported from NZ for overstaying.25 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldFood, oil shortages predicted as population soarsAustralia's big cities are eating the nation's future as they spread out across shrinking farmland, increase pollution, threaten water supplies and hit the quality of life.25 Jan 04:30 PM
Small BusinessIRD cracks down on Chinese food outletsIn the run-up to Christmas at least 12 Auckland Chinese restaurants received surprise visits from IRD officers.22 Jan 04:30 PM
TravelJim Eagles: All tied up with Spanish red tapeThere was mild celebration last year when the New Zealand and Spanish governments negotiated an agreement on working holiday visas.17 Jan 08:30 PM
EmploymentNZ-UK govts discuss visa concernsGrowing problems for New Zealanders trying to obtain British visas will be up for discussion in talks with British ministers this week. From April, the number is to be limited to 21,700 a year, compared to about 28,000 in 2009.17 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandOverstayer spends 20 years in NZ outdoorsWith a tent and an airbed packed into his Mercedes-Benz, Jurgen Karl Ahrens made the New Zealand outdoors his home.07 Jan 04:30 PM
New Zealand'Christmas cheer' payments for Pike familiesFamilies of the men killed in the Pike River mine will be getting immediate financial relief to get them through Christmas.21 Dec 03:09 AM
BDBDEconomyMigration stays positive, but Aust still attractive to kiwisNew Zealand attracted more new migrants in November as long-term arrivals were steady, though Australia's attraction for kiwis persists.20 Dec 11:00 PM
