New ZealandAfghanistan tops Key's agenda for Clinton visitPM keen to hear Hillary Clinton's views on what progress has been made towards establishing a corruption-free Government in Afghanistan.10 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandTennis organisers will 'continue to act on complaints'Tennis Auckland says it will continue to act on complaints from fans if protesters targeting Israeli Shahar Peer return to the ASB Classic.07 Jan 02:25 AM
Opinion<i>Robert Fisk:</i> Shady dealings and the enemies withinBombing by double agent highlights vulnerability of CIA.06 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldIsraelis cancel UK visit for fear of arrestOfficers wary of war crimes legislation actionable in British courts.06 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandProtest target's opponent upset at distractionThe opponent of Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer blames distracting protests for her loss, says today's match should have been postponed.06 Jan 03:36 AM
WorldZuma marries fifth wife, pays sixth dowryFollowing the marriage of President Jacob Zuma to his fifth wife, the Independent looks at the arguments for and against polygamy.05 Jan 08:19 PM
WorldDemand to hear Blair give evidence at inquiry expected to skyrocketDemand for a seat to watch Tony Blair give evidence to the Iraq inquiry has been so high that a public ballot is to be held to allocate the limited places.05 Jan 07:05 PM
New ZealandProtesters target Israeli player againDemonstrators have renewed calls for Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer's withdrawal from the ASB Classic tournament.05 Jan 03:00 PM
New ZealandTennis: Protest against Israeli playerProtesters are planning to renew action against Israeli tennis player Shahar Peer's participation today in Auckland's ASB Classic.04 Jan 09:10 PM
WorldUgly embassy fortress proves US expects no affectionThe closure of the US embassy in Yemen highlights how vulnerable embassy facilities and its workers are in the age of the suicide bomber writes Patrick Cockburn.04 Jan 07:28 PM
EntertainmentNew wave - a 1960s beach revolutionSun, sea and the birth of surfing: the second part of a four-part story by Graeme Lay.04 Jan 03:00 PM
WorldBomb plot 'ringleaders' were freed from Guantanamo Yemeni officials say hundreds of al-Qaida members could be living in the country. 29 Dec 10:16 PM
WorldCleric's death breathes life into Iran's protest movementThe funeral of Grand Ayatollah Hossein Ali Montazeri, the eminent cleric and champion of reform, turned into a mass protest in Iran yesterday as the vast crowd chanted slogans against the government and clashed on the streets with security.21 Dec 09:33 PM
WorldBush's shoe thrower turns on mediaA year after the gesture that instantly gained him adulation throughout the Arab world, the Iraqi reporter who threw his shoes at President George W. Bush has complained that life since then has not lived up to expectations.20 Dec 03:00 PM
LifestyleNautical in NiceThe chance to see the Louis Vuitton people celebrate a love of sailing on their home waters of the Cote d'Azur is too good to miss for Amanda Linnell.17 Dec 11:00 PM
WorldIsrael furious at Livni arrest warrantIsraeli PM says warrant issued in Britain for the arrest of Israel's former foreign minister, Tzipi Livni, is "an absurdity".15 Dec 10:43 PM
OpinionChris Rattue<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Sidekick Steve doesn't deserve Tiger's tarWoods' Kiwi caddie Steve Williams doesn't deserve to be attacked in any way, or to have his career threatened.13 Dec 03:00 PM
EntertainmentLiza Minnelli settles sexual harassment suitLiza Minnelli has settled a lawsuit from a former chauffeur who accused the star of sexual harassment.11 Dec 06:28 PM
FootballSoccer: Auckland City stuns with Club World Cup winAuckland City is one match from a showdown with Barcelona after downing United Arab Emirates champions Al Alhi in Abu Dhabi.09 Dec 08:35 PM