WorldHope for resolution soon for couple held hostage by piratesNegotiations are continuing for the release of the sister of an Auckland man and her partner who were taken hostage by Somali pirates, with a friend of the couple hopeful a resolution will be reached soon.17 Feb 01:42 AM
New ZealandNZers in Oz taking legal action over 'discriminatory' lawSick and disabled NZers are taking legal action against the Australian Government over what they call a "discriminatory" law denying them medical care and other state support.09 Feb 03:40 AM
New ZealandUN 'staggered' by NZ's infant mortality ratesThe UN has expressed concern over shortfalls in the rights of NZ children, including "staggering" infant and child mortality rates, and a lack representation for children in legislation. It questions why NZ does not have a department of20 Jan 12:00 AM
TravelDon't miss: Tropical ExtravaganzaTo mark the United Nations' International Year of Forests, the Royal Botanic Gardens will hold a Tropical Extravaganza celebrating the importance of tropical rainforests.10 Jan 04:30 PM
WorldQueensland flood victims return to muddy homesQueensland residents are about to begin the monumental task of cleaning up their properties as floodwaters start to recede.07 Jan 04:05 AM
New ZealandAA: Safer roads, cars will reduce tollRoads and vehicles must be "more forgiving" to curb a road toll which averages more than one death a day, the AA says. Figures released by the Ministry of Transport today show 371 people died on the roads over the past year.05 Jan 08:13 PM
Opinion<i>Catherine Field:</i> Language police ignore textual chainsaw massacre of English31 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionNoelle McCarthy<i>Noelle McCarthy:</i> So many reasons for social inequity, so few questioning itNobody wins unless everybody wins. It's a phrase on a post it that's been stuck to my computer monitor for weeks.30 Dec 08:30 PM
New ZealandWikiLeaks cable: NZ response to action request: UN General Assembly third committee23 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandUS envoys were bullies: ClarkFormer PM Helen Clark says concerns by the US Embassy over the screening of Michael Moore's film <i>Fahrenheit 9/11</i> for a Labour Party fundraising event showed "outright bullying" and "unprofessional" conduct by officials. 23 Dec 04:30 PM
EnergyThe carbon detectivesCutting greenhouse-gas emissions is challenging enough. But what if we can't even measure the pollution we're trying to reduce?19 Dec 04:30 PM
