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
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Abbott fast becoming political feather dusterTony Abbott is well on his way to being a political feather duster after his speech to the Canberra Press Club bombed, writes Fran O'Sullivan.06 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldKnives out for Tony AbbottTony Abbott came to power promising Australians "mature" and "stable" government. Just 17 months on, a possible leadership ballot next week could see him toppled by Malcolm Turnbull.06 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldAustralian PM faces leadership challengeThe fight over conservative Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott's leadership broke out into the open today, with a member of his party triggering a potential challenge next week.06 Feb 04:50 AM
OpinionToby ManhireToby Manhire: Bumbling Abbott Key's best friendAs spill-prone as a pissed kangaroo pouring cocktails, Australia could soon see its fourth change of Prime Minister in four years, writes Toby Manhire.05 Feb 11:55 PM
WorldIsis handbook for women: Marry at nineA document from an all-female wing of Isis spells out what's expected from women living under the strict regime - starting with marriage from age nine.05 Feb 10:38 PM
WorldCould Tony Abbott be gone by Tuesday?A senior Australian politician says he "can't rule out" the possibility there'll be a leadership spill on Tuesday aimed at ousting Tony Abbott.05 Feb 08:58 PM
WorldPilot's horrific death brings revenge callThe Isis group's release of a video showing its fighters burning alive a captured Jordanian pilot sparked street protests calling for vengeance and threatened to draw Jordan's usually low-key monarch towards ever more direct confrontation with radical Isl04 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldRivals seize on US vaccination rowThe Republican Party was on the defensive yesterday after two of its leading presidential hopefuls indicated that they had sympathy for parents unwilling to vaccinate their children against infectious diseases, even in the midst of a dangerous outbreak of04 Feb 04:00 PM
World'Gay' man thrown off buildingDisturbing images appear to show a man charged with having a homosexual affair being stoned to death after he survived being thrown off a building.03 Feb 06:56 PM
WorldDead KGB spy accused Putin of being paedophileThe widow of poisoned spy Alexander Litvinenko has told the public inquiry into his death that her husband accused Russian president Vladimir Putin of being a paedophile.02 Feb 06:36 PM
WorldHold your horses, Abbott tells his MPsIn a speech to the National Press Club billed as "make-or-break", the Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott offered policy retreats, sweeteners and promises to consult more.02 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldJordanians repeat offer of prisoner exchangeJordan yesterday renewed its offer to swap a convicted terrorist for the return of its air force pilot held captive by Isis.02 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldBeer and prawns await Aussie newsmanThe family of freed Australian journalist Peter Greste won't say when he'll be home, saying their top priority is protecting his mental health after 400 days in jail in Egypt.02 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldBaby blues: Abbott forced to ditch planIt would've paid new mothers their full salary for six months, but now Tony Abbott has had to pull his signature paid parental leave scheme off the table.01 Feb 08:56 PM
WorldIsis: 'Let the nightmare for Japan begin'Japan says the death of journalist Kenji Goto is an 'atrocious act' as Isis threatens to kill a Jordanian pilot if a female prisoner isn't returned by Friday.01 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldElection rout a setback for AbbottTony Abbott's address to the National Press Club today is being seen as a leadership make or break event.01 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldQld: Labor's return to powerThe Labor party is on the brink of a stunning return to power in Queensland just one term after it was crushed by the Liberal National Party.31 Jan 08:10 PM
WorldMichelle Obama's Saudi controversySaudi officials deny they blurred out US First Lady Michelle Obama, but her decision not to wear a headscarf, and don blue, not black at the late King's funeral, is controversial.28 Jan 06:51 PM
WorldFBI fooled bumbling Russian spiesAnother tale of Russian spooks operating in the US has emerged, described by the former CIA analyst Mark Stout as a "classic case of espionage".28 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldNew Greek PM forges odd allianceAlexis Tsipras was sworn in as the new Prime Minister of Greece, after his radical left-wing movement forged an unwieldy alliance with a far-right party.27 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldRight-leaning network plans $1.2b pre-election spendA network of conservative advocacy groups backed by Charles and David Koch aims to spend a staggering US$889 million in advance of the next White House election, part of an expansive strategy to....27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Half-mast flag for Saudi King over the topDid the PM realise it would happen as Auckland was celebrating its 175th anniversary? The tribute to the King that he issued suggests his advisers were not giving much thought to the gestures.27 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionKathy Marks: Aussie PM blunders yet againFor all his faults, and they were many, John Howard had a sure-fire ability to read the popular mood and act accordingly.27 Jan 04:00 PM
RoyalsAbbott lambasted over Prince's honourTony Abbott has been criticised over his decision to make gaffe-prone Prince Philip a Knight of the Order of Australia.26 Jan 11:13 PM
WorldL'Oreal family fraud feud in courtThe drawn-out saga of the alleged fleecing of France's richest woman - a senile L'Oreal heiress - has finally come to court.26 Jan 08:47 PM
