New ZealandWTO director-general race continuesTrade Minister Tim Groser says he is disappointed he had to drop out of the race to become the director-general of the World Trade Organisation.30 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldKarzai confirms funding from CIAHamid Karzai has confirmed that his Government received money from the CIA.30 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Weapon of mass destruction in many cupboardsGeorge W. Bush wasn't lying about Iraq after all, and those of us who said that he was owe him an apology.30 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldQueen may be dragged into disputeThree British men found guilty of possession of drugs in Dubai have each been sentenced to four years in prison.29 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldDagestan militants reject linkIslamist militants in Russia have denied they sent the Boston bombers to carry out their devastating attack, as mystery deepened over the reason the two Chechen brothers turned to violence.22 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldAustralia beefs up its anti-terrorist effortsThe Boston bombings have reaffirmed Australia's commitment to its burgeoning counter-intelligence agency, which is preparing to move.16 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Marriage vote marks sea change in opinionEditorial: When the Marriage Equality Bill passes its final vote in Parliament, possibly tonight, it will signify a marked social change.16 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldGillard's crucial school reforms hit state buffersAustralian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's reform rollout, central to her hopes of restoring support ahead of the September 14 election, has hit a wall.15 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldTrial of corruption crusader divides RussiansRussia has plunged into a propaganda battle over the trial this week of the leading opposition activist, Alexey Navalny.15 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionAnna Fifield: Gun bill only just better than nothingA background check will not scoop up those who have lower level mental health problems, writes Anna Fifield. Nor will it not affect the overwhelming majority of private gun sales.14 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungAudrey Young: Charm and NZ-China friendship need boost of Fifth MilestoneWhen John Key met his second Chinese vice-premier in two days yesterday, he and Wang Yang shared a joke about the photo Key had seen of them hanging in Guangzhou's Foreign Affairs Museum.12 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldTributes in House to Thatcher end noisilyA show of unity by Britain's three main political parties over Margaret Thatcher since her death ended when Labour MPs launched strong attacks on her record during Commons tributes to her.11 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldBig price tag may keep revived high-speed rail proposal on holdAlmost 30 years since the first proposal was put to Bob Hawke's Labor Government, a 350km/h train running from Brisbane to Melbourne is back on Australia's agenda.11 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldHolden spoils Gillard's party with job cutsFounded as a saddlery more than 150 years ago and producing the first Australian car in 1948, Holden is now staring into a bleak future.10 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentBeyonce, Jay-Z were cleared for 'cultural' Cuba tripBeyonce Knowles and Jay-Z received permission from the US government to celebrate their fifth wedding anniversary in Cuba because it was deemed a "cultural trip", sources say.09 Apr 09:13 PM
KahuMP's party 'regrets' her Maori blogThe political party of a Danish MP who branded her Maori powhiri experience as "grotesque" and "uncivilised" has apologised for her comments.09 Apr 06:45 PM
OpinionOwen Jones: Legacy of Thatcherism must be torn downSome on the right will attempt to snuff out criticism of her legacy, arguing that it is disrespectful, spiteful or ghoulish, writes Owen Jones. It's absurd, of course.09 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: The lady who changed how economies are governedEditorial: During her 11 years in power and up to the time of her death, Margaret Thatcher divided the British people as few leaders before her.09 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionFran O'SullivanFran O'Sullivan: Key bold before top Chinese meetingKiwi business people will have to be smart. Australia, for instance, is now facing strong competition in the hard commodities space from Africa.09 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldBehind a great woman, a shy manThe Margaret-Denis partnership was always the key relationship in the Thatcher family.09 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Thatcherism spread far and wideMargaret Thatcher was the woman who began the shift to the right that has affected almost all the countries of the West in the past three decades.09 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldObama sorry in 'sexism' rowThe fracas over President Barack Obama's decision to call California's top law enforcement officer "the best-looking attorney-general in the country" refuses to go away.08 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentJay-Z Cuba trip challengedRepublican lawmakers have asked for an investigation into Beyonce and her husband Jay-Z's visit to Cuba for their wedding anniversary.08 Apr 02:46 AM
