WorldDossier details abuse of detaineesA250-page dossier, detailing allegations of beatings, electrocution, mock executions and sexual assault, has been presented to the International Criminal Court.12 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessBloomberg dines with Chch mayorHe may be one of the world's richest men but American multi-billionaire Michael Bloomberg couldn't do much about Queenstown's unseasonable summer weather.12 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldChristie faces action from people caught in trafficNew Jersey governor Chris Christie is facing legal action over huge traffic jams created when his staff orchestrated the closure of a bridge for political revenge.12 Jan 02:29 AM
New ZealandWWI row - denial from Downing StDowning St has intervened to quell the the latest row over WWI centenary commemorations amid claims the role of Australian and NZ troops is being ignored.11 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldProtesters send sanitary pads to Australian ministerAustralia’s Immigration Minister is receiving tampons and sanitary towels in his post box from protesters against alleged restrictions on sanitary products for refugees.09 Jan 01:08 AM
WorldLifeboat plan for asylum seekers fuels diplomatic rowMore fuel has been added to the growing debate over the decision to force boatloads of asylum seekers back to Indonesia.08 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldIran's man in New ZealandIran's ambassador to NZ, Seyed Majid Tafreshi Khameneh, talks to political editor Audrey Young.08 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNew US ambassador's appointment delayedThe appointment of a new US ambassador to New Zealand, to replace David Huebner who has already left the post, has been delayed in the US Senate.08 Jan 05:05 AM
WorldTories face angry calls to hit rich not poorGeorge Osborne was accused yesterday of targeting the poor and vulnerable and sparing the rich as he outlined 25 billion ($50 billion) of spending cuts.07 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldNow Kim Jong-un's aunty is dead tooThe aunt of North Korean dictator Kim Jong-un and wife of Kim's recently executed uncle has died in mysterious circumstances.06 Jan 08:44 PM
OpinionBob Jones: Corruption a cancer that devours civil society"In my travels I've encountered petty corruption with officialdom everywhere," writes Bob Jones. "Here are some examples..."06 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldAl-Qaeda rise puts heat on ObamaThe White House faces growing pressure to shore up the Iraqi Government as al-Qaeda fighters swarm into the power vacuum left by the exit of United States forces.06 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionKathy Marks: Progressive fear senator testing hardline viewsCanberra's Lake Burley Griffin will freeze over before Cory Bernardi becomes leader of the Liberal Party.06 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldControversial shark policy comes under fire at rallies"Cull pollies not sharks" urged one of the placards waved by the thousands of protesters who rallied at the weekend.05 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldMayor takes aim at NY inequalityBacked by 73% of voters, Democrat lays out plan to increase taxes on rich to provide services for poor.05 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Thai protests defying will of the peopleThe serenity of Thailand has disappeared over the past couple of months. Street clashes in Bangkok between demonstrators and the police shortly after Christmas left two people dead and more than 140 injured.02 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Snowden's mission: helping us control the spiesIt's always dangerous to declare "mission accomplished". Former US president George W. Bush did it weeks after he invaded Iraq, and it will be quoted in history books a century hence as proof of his arrogance and his ignorance.29 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldEx-defence chief tipped as Australian Governor-GeneralGeneral Peter Cosgrove is set to become the next Governor-General of Australia, it's been reported, with a formal announcement tipped for late next month.26 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldGet with the programme, says AbbottNo one would accuse Tony Abbott of shying away from a fight, but has Australia's attack dog PM finally bitten off more than he can chew?25 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldKim 'drunk' during execution orderKim Jong-Un was 'very drunk' when he ordered the execution of a pair of aides close to his executed uncle.23 Dec 09:13 PM
WorldRebels set sights on essential oil fieldsSouth Sudan faces`worst case scenario' as Machar's forces seize control of pivotal state.23 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldFrench call for cash as forces enter conflictAllies stand firmly on sidelines as France suffers first casualties in CAR intervention.23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandPeters: Viral hits may help diplomacyWinston Peters says we need to use the success of Kiwis like Lorde and Sir Peter Jackson as part of our foreign policy to promote our image abroad.22 Dec 08:57 PM
WorldEvacuees carry tales of carnageA long line of evacuees stretched from the departures area of Juba Airport into the baking sun of South Sudan.22 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldState rounds up hundreds of relativesMore than a hundred relatives of Jang Song Thaek have reportedly been arrested and sent to prison camps.22 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldDefiant call from freed oligarchReleased to his stunned family, businessman says jailed 'hostages' including ex-colleague must be next.22 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldAustralian boat arrivals slowedTurning the Coalition's best known three-word slogan into reality was always going to be a tough ask for the Abbott Government in Australia.22 Dec 04:30 PM
