EntertainmentPolitician 'related' to Sherlock actor?She is the granddaughter of Caribbean immigrants to the US, who has just been appointed to a top job by New York's new mayor. He is the dashing star of Sherlock.28 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandGovt will back Clark if she wants UN jobJohn Key says the Govt would throw its weight behind any bid by Helen Clark for the top job at the UN in 2016, but said it would be a tough ask for her to secure the post.28 Jan 04:30 PM
BusinessOz building officials under probeMassive corruption involving union officials, businesses, organised crime figures and bikies has been alleged in the Australian construction industry.28 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldObama promises to override CongressPresident Barack Obama is pushing for green reforms and an overhaul of immigration laws in his State of the Union address.28 Jan 02:52 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark tipped for top UN jobFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark has been tipped as a possible candidate for the United Nations' top job, the UK's Guardian reports.28 Jan 02:30 AM
OpinionTony Abbott: G20 should renew resolve against protectionismThis year, while chairing the G20, Australia is in a unique position to help promote global growth, writes Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott. Economic growth is the result of global conditions as well as domestic policies.27 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldLondon mayor now an honorary AussieBoris Johnson was yesterday named Honorary Australian of the Year at an Australia Day awards ceremony in the British capital.25 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldBid to arrest Tony Blair nets bountyThe London barman who attempted a citizen's arrest on Tony Blair has been rewarded with a sizeable bounty for his efforts.23 Jan 01:22 AM
KahuFront row faux pas at powhiri'I sat where I was told.' A senior Australian politician has brushed off her minor breach of Maori protocol at the opening of a conference at Parliament.22 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ should keep out of dispute: pollA majority of voters want NZ to keep out of any conflict that could flare up in the East China Sea.22 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldAbbott rejects navy brutality claimTony Abbott has vowed turning asylum seekers' boats back to Indonesia, despite brutality claims and warnings of naval conflict.22 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuFemale Speaker breaks with protocolThere was one small break in protocol this morning at a major gathering of parliamentary speakers from around the world. And it was by an Aussie in red shoes.21 Jan 10:49 PM
WorldChristie set on bid amid bully claimsRepublican governor now says he's 'readier' for White House despite scandals.21 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldAssad accused of war crimes, double-dealingThe Syrian regime of President Bashar al-Assad has funded and co-operated with al-Qaeda in a complex double game even as the terrorists fight Damascus.21 Jan 04:30 PM
KahuBattle of the sexes at conferenceSpeakers from around the world will be welcomed at Parliament today in a huge powhiri - but there won't be any women in the front row,21 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldCitizen's arrest attempt on Tony BlairTony Blair used his diplomatic skill to talk his way out of a humiliating citizen's arrest by a barman in a trendy east London restaurant.20 Jan 08:01 PM
World'King hit' attacks prompt move to curb binge-drinking cultureOutraged by unprovoked "king hit" killings, increased rates of alcohol-fuelled violence and soaring hospital admissions, Australians have finally had enough.20 Jan 07:47 PM
WorldProtesters battle riot police as Ukraine's crisis deepensAnti-government protests in Ukraine's capital escalated into fiery street battles with police.20 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionAhron Shapiro: Israel PM's peacemaking efforts should be rememberedA reply to last week's assessment of Ariel Sharon by Sydney writer Irfan Yusuf.20 Jan 04:30 PM
OlympicsClaims of corruption taint Sochi showpieceCritics of Olympics say a third of budget is being siphoned off by Putin's friends.20 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldAsylum seekers cases left in limboNauru has effectively suspended its entire legal system, sacking its sole magistrate and barring its Chief Justice from entering the country.20 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldEuropean recruits train for al-QaedaDefector says idealists indoctrinated in Syria to carry out terror attacks in West.20 Jan 04:30 PM
New ZealandLeaders' golf: He invited me, says KeyPrime Minister John Key has revealed that US President Barack Obama approached him for their well-publicised game of golf.19 Jan 07:33 PM
OpinionJane Kelsey: Leak shows trade deal may prove trickyMinisters and officials have different ideas on what was agreed at Trans-Pacific Partnership talks in Singapore, writes Jane Kelsey.19 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldMP paints face in racist rantAn Italian MP has “blacked up” to deliver a staggering anti-immigration rant in the country’s parliament.16 Jan 10:25 PM
WorldSarkozy scoffs at HollandeFrancois Hollande has made the French presidency look "ridiculous" with his scooter-driven nocturnal trips to visit his mistress, Nicolas Sarkozy was reported as saying.16 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldHollande affair: Who gets the blame?Who's taking the brunt of the Hollande affair? In a very French twist, it looks like it's the jilted first lady - who's been hospitalised since she found out.15 Jan 06:59 PM
WorldHollande plays it haughtyCampaigning for the French presidency less than two years ago, Francois Hollande pledged that in office he would be 'normal'.15 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldIs Hollande's mistress pregnant?Julie Gayet, the actress thought to be having an affair with French President Francois Hollande, is reported to be pregnant.14 Jan 10:25 PM
WorldJihad's poster boy for MideastThe FBI "most wanted" mugshot shows a tough, swarthy figure, his hair in a jailbird crew-cut.14 Jan 04:30 PM
OpinionKathy Marks: Review set to stoke culture fireGoal to correct education 'left-wing bias' looks to critics like political exercise.14 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldHollande has darkest hourFrancois Hollande is facing the toughest hour of his presidency as his partner remains in hospital after news of his alleged affair with a glamorous actress.14 Jan 04:30 PM
