New ZealandNZ sets disaster preparedness example, says ClarkCountries around the world should aspire to be as prepared as New Zealand for massive natural disasters like the Christchurch earthquake.15 Sep 07:16 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Grinderman <i>Grinderman 2</i><b>Rating:</b> 3/5 <b>Verdict:</b> The un-Seeded Nick Cave rocks hard once more.15 Sep 08:18 AM
WorldClimate change body told: Get facts rightThe international panel set up to advise governments on the effects of global warming 'needs a major overhaul', a report says.30 Aug 09:06 PM
SportMatch-fixing in sportNews that members of the Pakistan cricket team were allegedly paid to bowl no-balls is just the latest in a long history of match-fixing.30 Aug 12:07 AM
WorldMilitants dressed as police kill 33 in attack on hotelThe Islamist militant group al-Shabaab has stepped up its campaign to topple the Government in Somalia.25 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldSnack on bugs and save the planetThe United Nations wants to reduce the amount of meat we eat and the search is on for alternatives. 24 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldAuthorities battle to save city from floodwatersAuthorities in Pakistan were battling yesterday to save a city in a flood-devastated southern province.23 Aug 05:30 PM
WorldAgonising wait for children to be freedThree American hikers held in Iran for more than a year are pawns in a diplomatic game, say their families.23 Aug 02:32 AM
WorldObama backs probe into Myanmar juntaWashington is considering tightening sanctions against the military rulers of Myanmar, formerly Burma.19 Aug 05:30 PM
TechnologyGoogle boss warns over personal data we share onlineEric Schmidt warns that the amount of personal data people leave online could force them to change their names to escape their cyber pasts.17 Aug 07:38 PM
New ZealandHelen Clark calls for UN reformFormer Prime Minister Helen Clark is calling for a major rethink about leading multilateral institutions including UN where she is No 3 in command.12 Aug 09:50 AM
WorldShaolin temple on heritage listShaolin temple, the Buddhist monastery that's also the birthplace of Chinese kung fu, is now a World Heritage site.03 Aug 05:30 PM
New ZealandPalmer to head UN flotilla inquirySir Geoffrey Palmer says heading an inquiry into a fatal Israeli raid on an aid flotilla will probably be the hardest job he has done.02 Aug 11:27 PM
KahuUN expert targets Maori disadvantageExtreme social and economic disadvantage faced by Maori has been highlighted as an ongoing concern by a visiting UN expert.25 Jul 10:45 PM
New ZealandAuditor fires both barrels on Defence double-dipsPoor policy and a culture of not asking questions led to senior Defence Force staff double-dipping on allowances, a report has found.21 Jul 04:00 PM
