WorldSaudi King Abdullah dies, aged 90King Abdullah, who has ruled Saudi Arabia since August 2005 and sought to modernise the ultraconservative Muslim kingdom, has died.23 Jan 12:34 AM
WorldFox News' grovelling mea culpa to Britain, FranceAmerica's most unrepentant news network has issued a string of on-air apologies for broadcasting erroneous information, including an expression of regret.19 Jan 11:22 PM
OpinionMichael Cox: Clark's sad legacy in '84 affair shrinks UN hopesFormer National MP Michael Cox says Anzus conflict in 1984 will hurt chances of Helen Clark becoming United Nations secretary general.19 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey talks Isis fight with David CameronJohn Key and his wife joined a private family celebration with David Cameron at the British PM's retreat at Chequers, ahead of talks dominated by the issue of terrorism.18 Jan 07:28 PM
RoyalsAir Miles Andy under fire for free travelFour years after he officially gave up his role as Britain's roving trade ambassador, the Duke of York is still racking up more air miles than any other member of the royal family.18 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldLondon Eye now Coca-Cola'sAfter closing for its annual maintenance period in early January, the London Eye reopened this weekend as the Coca-Cola London Eye.18 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldSecurity tight across EuropeEurope is on high alert following anti-terror raids and arrests of suspected Islamist militants.17 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldRunning rivals face 'invisible primary'It is the race that is not actually a race. Yet. The announcement, late last week, that twice failed Republican presidential contender Mitt Romney is contemplating a third run at the White House in....17 Jan 01:00 AM
WorldHollande gains respectDerided as gutless and indecisive two weeks ago, Francois Hollande has gained admiration for the sure-footed leadership he has shown during France's greatest terrorism crisis.16 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldChurch leaders wrong, says British PMDavid Cameron has said he "profoundly disagrees" with the leaders of the Church of England after they accused the Coalition of creating a country in which the poor are being "left behind".16 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Another Romney run a gift for DemocratsSurely it can't be so. How can a man who proved such an inept candidate in two previous tilts at the White House possibly be readying himself for a third?16 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: No 'buts' over freedom of expression attacksWriter Salman Rushdie, who knows a thing or two about attacks on freedom of expression, calls them the But Brigade: those who deplored the <i>Charlie Hebdo</i> massacre.15 Jan 08:30 PM
OpinionBrian RudmanBrian Rudman: Paris mourners display shameless hypocrisyRussian President Vladimir Putin's new-found love of "free speech" was too much for surviving Hebdo cartoonist Bernard Holtrop to stomach, writes Brian Rudman.13 Jan 08:30 PM
New ZealandExpat Kiwis find Oz army loopholeNew Zealanders living in Australia have chalked up a small but important victory for expats after being accepted for trials with the Australian Defence Force.11 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandMcCully praises peaceful elections in Sri LankaThe Minister of Foreign Affairs has welcomed the peaceful elections in Sri Lanka and congratulated the country's new president after a shock election result.11 Jan 02:01 AM
New ZealandNZ's envoy gears up for tough UN issuesNew Zealand has taken its seat at the heart of international decision-making for the next two years.07 Jan 04:00 PM
RoyalsBrit PM won't back Duke in sex caseThe Prime Minister of Britain, David Cameron, has refused publicly to support the Duke of York in the wake of allegations that he "sexually abused" a teenage girl.07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldImran's rocky startFor the women of Pakistan, it was cause for mourning. For the conservatives in the Muslim nation, it was cause for anger. But for the man himself, it was cause for celebration.07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldCorrupt ex-governor gets jailBob McDonnell, the former governor of Virginia, has been sentenced to two years in prison for taking nearly US$170,000 ($219,000) in money and gifts in exchange for promoting a dietary supplement....07 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionEditorial: Tricky road ahead for Tongan PMWhen the Tongan monarchy relinquished much of its power in 2008, it seemed the path to a working parliamentary democracy would be relatively straightforward.04 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldThe prince and the billionaire paedophileWe examine the history between Prince Andrew and the maths tutor-turned-billionaire financier now at the centre of sex slave claims.04 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldUK police 'hid MP's rape of boy, 14'One of Margaret Thatcher's closest confidantes raped a teenage boy 30 years ago but escaped justice when Scotland Yard covered up the crime, it has been alleged.04 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldOutrage over Palin's Facebook postThe former US vice presidential candidate posts New Year's message using images of son Trig standing on family dog.02 Jan 08:09 PM
