New ZealandNZ scientists pick up Antarctic researchNew Zealand scientists will take over research operations in Antarctica as the United States withdraws its teams during the government shut-down.10 Oct 02:48 AM
WorldUS cutting millions in aid to EgyptThe United States is cutting hundreds of millions of dollars in aid to Egypt in response to the ouster of President Mohamed Morsi and the crackdown by the military-backed government on his supporters.09 Oct 09:53 PM
New ZealandAntarctic air link should continueAntarctica New Zealand is confident the US shutdown won't affect its vital air link between NZ and Antarctica when operations are reduced.09 Oct 07:42 PM
WorldObama meeting with House Democrats Wednesday; meetings with others in Congress planned soon09 Oct 12:29 PM
New ZealandKiwis offer support to Americans on iceKiwis at Scott Base are offering support to neighbouring McMurdo base as it runs out of money because of the US government shutdown.09 Oct 05:18 AM
WorldUS spies ordered homeThe United States will begin recalling its spies from overseas missions because of the government shutdown, the CIA says.09 Oct 02:30 AM
WorldBoehner: We won't 'surrender' to ObamaHouse Speaker John Boehner says President Barack Obama is demanding the GOP surrender the budget and debt limit fight unconditionally, but Republicans won't do it.09 Oct 02:13 AM
WorldUS shutdown: Antarctic work on iceThe US federal government shutdown is reaching all the way down to the South Pole.09 Oct 12:04 AM
WorldBritain & Iran make steps to re-opening embassiesBritain and Iran are to take a first step towards re-opening their respective embassies, Foreign Secretary William Hague says, adding that Tehran's new leadership is presenting itself "in a much more positive way than in the recent past."08 Oct 10:00 PM
WorldMan's self-immolation 'not a political statement'The death of a man who set himself on fire on the National Mall was the result of his long fight with mental illness, not a political statement, his family said.08 Oct 07:22 PM
New ZealandKey raises issue of Kiwi protestorsJohn Key has raised the issue of two Kiwi protestors being held in Russia with Russian President Putin - but it was not by way of protesting their treatment.08 Oct 07:18 PM
WorldWeapons team facing year in harm's wayMortars and roadside bombs have exploded near the inspectors, says UN leader.08 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldMultitudes throng streets for funeral of outspoken rabbiAbout half a million filled the streets of Jerusalem for Rabbi Ovadia Yosef's funeral procession, one of the largest ever held in Israel.08 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldPresident's emergency surgeryArgentina's President will undergo surgery to remove blood between her brain and skull that has been causing new and worrying symptoms, her physicians said.08 Oct 04:30 PM
