New Zealand'No plans' for Obama to visit NZDespite local rumours that he could be lining up a round of golf in Northland, the government says there are no plans for Barack Obama to pay us a visit.10 Jan 12:54 AM
EditorialEditorial: Obama faces hard fight on gun controlPresident Barack Obama's tearful intervention this week in America's gun control debate had an immediate impact.08 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBenjamin Habib: Little world can do to stop North Korea developing nuclear weaponsFor any rational military strategist, the risks of an armed response to North Korea's sanctions violations and pin-prick provocations are prohibitive, writes Benjamin Habib.07 Jan 11:32 PM
OpinionDonna Miles-Mojab: History shows House of Saud at tipping pointWith 158 beheadings in the past 12 months, it is hard to tell whether it is Saudi Arabia that has gone mad, or the United Nations, writes Donna Miles-Mojab.06 Jan 02:00 AM
OpinionEditorial: Saudi mass execution a cynical ployAs tensions escalate between Saudi Arabia and Iran over the Saudi execution of a Shia cleric, countries such as ours will be reluctant to take sides.05 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionBen Rich: Saudi executions just business as usualThe beheadings sent a clear message to militant Islamists and the Shi'a that the state would not hesitate to employ its monopoly on violence against those who challenged its authority, writes Ben Rich.05 Jan 01:50 AM
WorldBritish MP suspended, sending sexual textsA British MP suspended from the Labour Party for sending salacious text messages to a 17-year-old girl is under fire from one ex-wife.04 Jan 11:19 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerOnus on Muslim world to quash Isis sex slaveryIslamic law forbids the enslavement of Muslims, but all that did was to encourage a roaring trade in the enslavement of non-Muslims that lasted for over a thousand years, writes Gwynne Dyer.04 Jan 07:14 PM
WorldTrump: 'Clinton created ISIS with Obama'Republican presidential frontrunner Donald Trump blasted the Obama administration on its relationship with Iran and its handling of the Islamic State group. He also said Hillary Clinton "created ISIS with Obama."Watch03 Jan 10:02 PM
WorldTalks prompt Indian airbase attackFour gunmen and two troops have been killed in an attack on an Indian Air Force base near the border with Pakistan.02 Jan 08:02 PM
New ZealandObama beats Pope as NZ's chosen VIPBarack Obama is the person New Zealanders most want to visit New Zealand this year, according to a Herald-DigiPoll survey.02 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldLet's look back at Bill's pastOn Twitter this week, Donald Trump, the GOP presidential frontrunner, lashed out at Hillary Clinton, directly attacking her husband.01 Jan 07:50 PM
New ZealandCharles should say what he likes: pollPrince Charles should be allowed to speak up on matters dear to him, a poll of New Zealanders indicates.01 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionDr Joshua Freeman, Dr Hayley Bennet: TPP could trump climate accordTrade deal gives polluters power to sue governments who try to implement the Paris agreement.30 Dec 10:35 PM
WorldUK honour in store for 'dirty tactics' election guruAustralian election strategist Lynton Crosby is in line for a British knighthood, sparking a fresh row over cronyism in the British honours system.28 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldStudy shows Trump has hidden supportersPolls may be underestimating Trump's support as according to new research, the Republican who plan to vote for him are too embarrassed to admit it.23 Dec 07:40 PM
WorldThe CIA's future is nowHere's a look at what the CIA's predictions in 2000 got right and wrong about the world of today.23 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandThe future according to the CIAIn the year 2000, the CIA commissioned a report on what global trends will be in 2015. Here's what they got right and wrong.23 Dec 05:07 AM
WorldTrump: Clinton's loo break 'disgusting'Donald Trump said Hillary Clinton's restroom break was 'too disgusting to talk about' and that she was 'schlonged' by a male opponent.22 Dec 05:20 AM
New ZealandRegime to monitor deportees stalled over funding, lack of informationCriminals were deported to New Zealand this year with no monitoring or supervision regime in place because work on a scheme stalled.20 Dec 04:32 AM
LifestyleThe great Margaret Thatcher fire saleMargaret Thatcher's daughter has sold off the Iron Lady's belongings for a neat $10 million.19 Dec 01:05 AM
WorldThe world according to PutinMany of Putin's comments circled back to relations with the United States, including a bit of look-ahead musing on the White House race. Putin said Russia would work with "whomever the American voters choose", but he singled out Trump.18 Dec 08:01 PM
WorldDebate offers no clarity for RepublicansLack of clear winners echoes uncertainty over who will claim party nomination.16 Dec 08:59 PM
