New ZealandThailand death cover-up suspectedThe father of a New Zealander who died suddenly in Thailand suspects Thai authorities have covered up the circumstances surrounding her death to protect their tourism industry.09 May 06:49 AM
New ZealandMutual love of rugby helps Key-Sarkozy talksPomp and ceremony joined with a mutual love of rugby in John Key's one-day visit to Paris.27 Apr 07:49 PM
WorldHarsh crackdown on Shia worshippers in BahrainSunni-Shia hostility in the Muslim world is likely to deepen because of the demolition of Shia holy places in Bahrain.20 Apr 05:30 PM
WorldUK, France press for more air raids on GaddafiBritain and France have argued Nato is taking too long to destroy Colonel Gaddafi's military regime.13 Apr 07:30 PM
WorldGoldstone says he won't seek Gaza report nullificationSouth African judge Richard Goldstone said yesterday that he did not plan to seek nullification of his highly critical United Nations report.06 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandNZ to spearhead global smokefree pushNew Zealand health experts are leading a push to make the world largely smokefree by 2040.06 Apr 12:01 AM
WorldCivil war reignites as rival leaders fight for final controlIvory Coast has been plunged back into civil war after a slow-burning election crisis developed into violence.31 Mar 04:30 PM
World15 dead in new clashes in southern SyriaSyrian police launched a relentless assault on a neighbourhood sheltering anti-government protesters, fatally shooting at least 15 in a pre-dawn operation, witnesses said.24 Mar 06:20 AM
WorldQuestion of who's in charge threatens operationThe question of exactly who's in charge of the Libyan operation has divided the North Atlantic Treaty Organisation (NATO).23 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldThe Disunited Nations - splits appear over Libya actionSerious fractures emerged in the international community yesterday over military intervention in Libya.22 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionEditorial: Intervention only way to rid Libya of tyrantA best-case scenario in Libya would see the quick dissolution of Gaddafi's forces.22 Mar 04:29 PM
New ZealandNZ to give $1m to Red Cross in JapanCabinet agreed today to give $1m to support the Red Cross effort in Japan, Prime Minister John Key announced this afternoon, and also confirmed four NZers were still in Libya.21 Mar 03:58 AM
