New ZealandMcCully concerned over sodomy jailingThe conviction of Malaysian opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim on sodomy charges has prompted widespread outrage.10 Feb 10:12 PM
New ZealandSubs pledge could sink AbbottTony Abbott has admitted good government might have had "a bit of a holiday" amid the Liberal leadership turmoil, but insists it's now on track.10 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldAbbott to be grilled at MP meetingThe Australian Prime Minister survived yesterday's leadership tilt, but can still expect to be grilled today by emboldened MPs.09 Feb 09:55 PM
WorldTony Abbott damaged and put on notice"He's one dumb knighthood away from oblivion." Pundits from both sides of Australian politics say Tony Abbott's days are numbered after yesterday's spill attempt.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Stalemate the best option for Ukraine dilemmaWhat drives Putin is a grab-bag of emotional motives. His man in Kiev got overthrown, and he doesn't like to lose face, writes Gwynne Dyer.09 Feb 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Abbott's close shave shows a fix is neededAustralian Prime Minister, Tony Abbott, was guilty of a bad case of wishful thinking when he declared the Liberal leadership issue "behind us" after surviving a party ballot yesterday.09 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldUS Supreme Court won't stop gay marriages from starting in Alabama, denies state's request09 Feb 02:15 PM
WorldAbbott challenger denies he's made enemiesThe Australian MP who unsuccessfully tried to remove Tony Abbott as leader doesn't believe he has made any enemies in the party.09 Feb 02:54 AM
WorldSydney siege victims honouredSydney cafe siege survivors and families gathered solemnly as Australia's parliament honoured the victims.09 Feb 02:30 AM
WorldAbbott: Leadership issue 'behind us'Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott remains the leader of the Liberal party after a secret ballot on a motion to spill the leadership.09 Feb 12:28 AM
WorldPutin slammed as a 'tyrant'Diplomats have warned Europe could descend into war if the West does not stand up to Russia over the Ukraine conflict.08 Feb 10:05 PM
WorldIsis on rise in fragile Libya"Urgent. Soldiers of the Islamic State captured 21 Christian crusaders," was a barely noticed statement issued on social media last month by Isis - not in Syria, Iraq, but in Libya.08 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldAbbott hurries up leadership decisionTony Abbott's fate will be decided this morning after he brought forward a backbencher motion for a leadership ballot.08 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldDoves and hawks circling peace talksIt was a day of bluster and speeches, but also paralysis over how to end the bloodshed in eastern Ukraine.08 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldTony Abbott set to triumphTony Abbott has moved to stare down backbench dissidents, warning their spill motion will fail and he'll take that as an endorsement of his leadership.07 Feb 06:00 PM
KahuLet's look at law-making by Maori: LittleLabour leader Andrew Little has proposed looking at giving Maori greater self-governance, possibly including the ability to make some of their own laws.06 Feb 04:00 PM
