WorldNorth Korea to launch rocketNorth Korea said it will launch a long-range rocket in mid-December, a provocative move just eight months after a failed attempt violated a United Nations ban.02 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionGwynne DyerGwynne Dyer: Scotland's bid for independence just a lot of hot airThe Scots, the Catalans and the Basques tend to see themselves as victims, but nobody else does, writes Gwynne Dyer.02 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldGillard denies trying to misleadPrime Minister Julia Gillard has rejected suggestions that as a lawyer 20 years ago she misled West Australian authorities.29 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionStephen Diver: Germany showing way aheadFor the past two years a gleeful band of Eurosceptics in the Anglo-US political establishment have been arguing that the euro cannot survive.27 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldFrench right at crossroadsElection stalemate and fraud accusations as centre-right party rips itself apart.26 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldWarlord's death 'mix of shock, sadness'The killing of a senior Taleban warlord, blamed for the deaths of four New Zealand soldiers, has been met with shock and sadness by one grieving mother.26 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionJulian Hunt and Terry Townshend: Qatar can provide the 'game-changer' at climate summit26 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandNZ sets TPP signing termsNew Zealand will not sign a Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement unless it removes tariffs on dairy products and allows the state-owned drug-buying agency to stay.26 Nov 04:30 PM
WorldRepublicans in a lather over potential elevation of RiceWashington can move in mysterious ways, but rarely more strangely than now: just why are Republicans so dead set on scuppering Susan Rice?25 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey in Burma: The Herald interviewAs John Key wraps up an important Burma visit, he talks to Herald Political Editor Audrey Young about what he's learned and seen.23 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandJohn Key meets with Aung San Suu Kyi at BurmaPrime Minister John Key meets with Aung San Suu Kyi at Naypyitaw which is the capital of the South East Asian nation. Mr Key is the first New Zealand Prime Minister to visit the country.23 Nov 07:25 AM
WorldSuu Kyi thanks NZ for supportBurma's Democracy leader, Nobel Peace Laureate Aung San Suu Kyi, has thanked New Zealanders for their support in the democracy movement.22 Nov 10:38 PM
New ZealandBurma turns on the dazzleBurma's capital Naypyidaw turned on an extraordinary welcome for Prime Minister John Key's visit - the first by a New Zealand leader.22 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandKey makes history barefoot in BurmaJohn Key began the first visit of a New Zealand Prime Minister to Burma literally walking in Barack Obama's footsteps.21 Nov 06:49 PM
New ZealandTPP leaders set 2013 targetKey says no area off limits in trade talks and partners comfortable with NZ's agriculture stance.20 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessPM has informal discussion with ObamaPrime Minister John Key had an informal discussion with US President Barack Obama in Phnom Penh this morning and the issue of Kim Dotcom appears to have been discussed.20 Nov 04:30 AM
New ZealandPhotos: Key meets ObamaWorld leaders have gathered at the East Asia Summit in Phnom Penh, Cambodia. 19 Nov 10:30 PM
WorldObama urged to keep leaning on BurmaPresident's Asia tour underscores foreign policy shift eastwards to counter China.19 Nov 04:30 PM
AgribusinessJohn Key meets ObamaUnited States President Barack Obama will open Trans-Pacific Partnership talks in Cambodia while new negotiations offer up India, Japan and South Korea.19 Nov 04:30 PM
New ZealandHandshakes and catch ups for KeyPrime Minister John Key is to arrive in Cambodia tonight where he will be able to congratulate President Barack Obama on his re-election.18 Nov 04:30 PM