WorldGillard outburst redefines 'misogyny'Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard's use of the word "misogyny" in attacking Tony Abbott has prompted a recasting of its meaning in the national dictionary.17 Oct 06:37 PM
WorldLive replay: Obama/Romney IIUS President Barack Obama is taking on Republican challenger Mitt Romney in their second debate today starting at 2pm NZ time. Watch it live and read commentary here.17 Oct 02:22 AM
OpinionSue Kedgley: Gillard speech on sexism laudedAustralia is always being held up as an example for New Zealand to follow. But who could admire the toxic way they do politics in Australia, writes Sue Kedgley.14 Oct 08:30 PM
WorldUS election: A lot riding on second debateRomney's Republican-rousing first-up performance has put real pressure on Obama to come out swinging.14 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldUS election: Feisty VP debateThe men campaigning to be America's next vice-president clashed over the Obama administration's policy in Libya and Iran in a debate today.12 Oct 05:49 AM
WorldFamilies remember Bali victimsAs Bali commemorates 10 years since twin bombings killed 202 people, relatives of the dead cling to memories of their loved ones - and vow that terrorism will never win.11 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldGillard lashes out at 'misogynist' (+vid)Australia's Prime Minister Julia Gillard has accused Opposition Leader Tony Abbott of being sexist and a misogynist.09 Oct 08:19 PM
New ZealandArrested Kiwis keep diplomats busyA New Zealander is arrested overseas or detained at an airport every week, a third of them by the strict authorities in the United States.08 Oct 04:30 PM
Media and marketingBroadcaster: 'Bullying' behind ad pullVeteran Aussie broadcaster Alan Jones says "21st Century cyber bullying'' is the reason all commercials have been pulled from his radio breakfast show.07 Oct 08:11 PM
WorldNo agenda against women - wifeThe wife of Australia's Opposition Leader Tony Abbott has spoken out against critics of her husband - saying he has no problem dealing with women.04 Oct 09:13 PM
WorldObama, Romney meet in first debateUS President Barack Obama and Republican Mitt Romney have faced off in their first debate. Follow the commentary here.04 Oct 12:59 AM
WorldSponsors pull ads after Gillard death jibeAlan Jones's comments about the Australian prime minister's father are costing his radio station dearly.01 Oct 05:23 AM
WorldRadio host loose-lippedAlan Jones, the Australian radio host, has learned the perils of being loose-lipped at an ostensibly private function, after a secret recording of his jibe at the PM.30 Sep 04:30 PM
WorldMcCully: UN must help Pacific, SyriaForeign Minister Murray McCully says the UN must do more to help small Pacific nations, and he's warned it risks losing its credibility over its inaction on Syria.30 Sep 04:30 PM
WorldEscaping Syria's civil warFormer NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.28 Sep 05:30 PM
