WorldAllies spy on us too, say NSA's defendersOn the back foot at hearings on Capitol Hill, America's intelligence chiefs tried to disarm the bomb created by the eavesdropping on Angela Merkel's phone.30 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandObama names US ambassador to NZThe next United States ambassador to New Zealand has been named as Mark D. Gilbert. He is a former professional baseball player, banking executive and Democratic Party fundraiser.30 Oct 01:00 AM
New ZealandChina serious about fighting corruption: CollinsJustice Minister Judith Collins says she believes China is serious about clamping down on corruption under its new leadership.29 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldUS may ban spy focus on alliesThe Obama Administration is considering ending spying on allied heads of state, a senior Administration official said.29 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionAruna V Abeygoonesekera: Sri Lanka free of terror's shadow and looking to futureIt is unfortunate that critics of Sri Lanka like Amnesty International's New Zealand executive director Grant Bayldon remain blinded to the significant progress in that country.29 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandPM positive NZ not spied uponJohn Key is supremely confident that the United States has not been spying on his communications the way it evidently has been some of its Europe allies.29 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldCharge against Chris Brown in DC fight reduced to misdemeanor; singer will be released28 Oct 10:25 PM
