WorldSamoa election crisis: Parliament ordered to sit within a weekSamoa's Supreme Court has warned that failure to comply will force it to act.28 Jun 02:49 AM
New ZealandLecturers: 'Chinese spies in NZ universities'People not enrolled in courses "turning up to lectures and gathering intelligence".27 Jun 06:39 PM
WorldSoggy heap of UK defence papers found at a bus stopSensitive papers included plans for a possible UK military presence in Afghanistan.27 Jun 06:18 PM
WorldThe Belgorod - Russia's huge new nuclear subWest fears giant new nuclear submarine will be used in the Arctic and North Atlantic.27 Jun 05:57 PM
World'Totally f------ useless': Ex-UK health minister's disastrous recordBefore falling on his sword last night, Matt Hancock lurched from one scandal to another.26 Jun 11:29 PM
WorldCaught red handed: UK PM urged to 'pull the plug' on Health Secretary after affairMatt Hancock should be sacked for breaking Covid rules, ministers say.25 Jun 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldPopulist leaders in Europe run into a little problem: unpopularityNew York Times: Trump-style politicking is proving a hard sell in the pandemic era.22 Jun 12:29 AM
WorldUS sends 2.5 million vaccine doses to TaiwanDonation tripled as a gesture to 'a family member to the world's democratic countries'.20 Jun 05:56 PM
WorldCovid-19 coronavirus: Biden celebrates 300 million vaccine shot milestoneBiden announces 300 million vaccines have been administered in the 150 days.18 Jun 10:52 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: Biden and Putin dialogue worlds apartEditorial: Geneva get together illustrated only an intransigence on a worsening scale.18 Jun 05:00 PM
World'Biden is an experienced statesman ... very different from Trump' - PutinRussia-US summit wraps up sooner than expected, but leaders say it was constructive.16 Jun 05:35 PM
WorldKim Jong Un warns of 'tense' food situation, longer Covid lockdownNorth Korea's food situation "is now getting tense", Kim says at major political summit.16 Jun 03:03 AM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeoffrey Miller: NZers are souring on China - and it's likely to get worseOPINION: A new study shows Kiwis' sentiment towards China deteriorated sharply in 2020.15 Jun 05:00 PM
WorldFiji's PM resists pressure for 28-day lockdown as Covid outbreak surges'People's jobs may never return ... I cannot allow that to happen and I will not.'13 Jun 09:35 PM
WorldSamoa election crisis: Win for Fast party as court rejects appealThe court's decision brings the newcomer Fast party one step closer to assuming power.02 Jun 03:15 AM
WorldBelarusian activist stabs himself with pen in courtThe grisly incident comes after Belarus forcibly diverted a plane to arrest a passenger.01 Jun 09:36 PM
WorldSamoa's Head of State asks God for help, so country can move forwardTuimalealiifano Va'aletoa Sualauvi has called for reconciliation and forgiveness.01 Jun 01:14 AM
WorldCovid: WHO scientist dismisses 'unfounded' Wuhan lab leak claimsPeter Daszak has been accused of a conflict of interest over his links to the Wuhan lab.31 May 05:34 AM
WorldVictoria Covid outbreak: Aussie PM's 'dangerous' decisionA controversial call made by Australia's Federal Govt last year may prove very costly.31 May 04:51 AM
WorldMali suspended from regional bloc over coupLeaders demanded release from house arrest of PM and former transitional president.31 May 12:58 AM
WorldBoris Johnson and Carrie Symonds marry in secret weddingThe British PM and Carrie Symonds tied the knot at Westminster Cathedral overnight.29 May 11:00 PM
World'The dam has broken': UK, US jointly probe Covid Wuhan lab leak theoryEvidence the virus was engineered has been ignored, former spy chief says.28 May 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionLeadbeater: NZ sits by as 'Satan troops' move into West PapuaOpinion: Displaced are seeking shelter in the forest, in churches or neighbouring towns.26 May 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEditorialEditorial: The law must abide when politics failsEDITORIAL: Supreme Court order to swear in new Samoan Government.25 May 05:00 PM
OpinionWhy the world is watching Samoa's election crisisANALYSIS: What happens next has vast ramifications for the region and democracy globally.25 May 03:42 AM
WorldIncumbent Samoa PM says rival's swearing in 'treason'Latest twist in constitutional crisis that has spiralled since Head of State intervened.24 May 03:30 AM
WorldCovid catch-22: How anti-vaxxers and lockdowners are running AustraliaBorders shut as people not getting vaccine; people not getting jab because borders shut.21 May 08:27 PM
OpinionAustralia v NZ: You can tell a lot about a country by the way it budgetsTHE CONVERSATION: Earlier this year, Oz treasurer scoffed at idea of a wellbeing budget.21 May 01:58 AM
WorldIsraeli-Palestinian conflict 'risks spilling into wider region'The warning from US military chief comes as rockets are fired from Lebanon towards Israel.18 May 11:13 PM
WorldBattle to control Samoa's Govt carries on in courtThe struggle to decide Samoa's Government is headed back to court.17 May 11:57 PM
WorldSamoa election deadlock broken; newcomer FAST party winsSamoa's Supreme Court steps in to settle contentious vote.17 May 12:04 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldViolence shakes Donald Trump's boast of a 'new Middle East'New York Times: Washington's attempt to sidestep 'existential conflict' backfires.16 May 12:05 AM
World'Oh my god': Anger, disbelief after Israel wipes out media HQ'Give us 10 extra minutes,' tower's owner begged before devastating missile barrage.15 May 10:18 PM
WorldEx spy ran 'honeytrap' campaign targeting Trump's enemies - reportThe operation allegedly involved paying women with codenames such as "Tiger" and "Brazil".14 May 11:38 PM
