New ZealandMan alleged to have threatened to kill John Key awaits verdictA jury has been reassured about the state of mind of Mark Stafford Feary after it asked a question during verdict deliberations in court. 08 Jun 12:31 AM
New ZealandAlcohol tax hike among likely reform recommendationsAn increase in excise tax is among likely recommendations of a report into alcohol to be released next week, the Bill English says.22 Apr 05:13 AM
New ZealandPolitics 2009: Key, Goff and the recessionA new PM defied the odds as the Govt struggled to deal with the worst recession in decades, and Labour played catch up politics. 24 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandA bit more order, but still room for some good insultsPeter Dunne has given up on his annual list of worst-behaved MPs, saying Speaker Lockwood Smith's reign has ushered in a new era of propriety.22 Dec 03:00 PM
New ZealandMaori Party denies withdrawing ETS supportThe Maori Party's ruling council is dismissing reports that it is discussing reneging on a deal over the ETS legislation.25 Nov 12:05 AM
New ZealandDaylight savings tonight – switch clocks forwardNZers urged to be safe in the sun as clocks go forward an hour at 2am - to become 3am - tomorrow morning.26 Sep 02:36 AM