New ZealandNZ ranked third for humanitarian responseNZ is among the world's top three countries for its humanitarian response to international crises, an aid watchdog says.13 Dec 08:51 PM
Opinion<i>Editorial:</i> Cancun gains worthless with Kyoto in limboThe rift between developed and developing nations on how to extend or replace the Kyoto Protocol has not been healed.13 Dec 04:29 PM
WorldBlair recalled for second round of Iraq inquiryTony Blair is to be recalled before the Iraq inquiry.09 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldPolio epidemic in CongoA sudden epidemic of polio has ravaged the Democratic Republic of Congo.05 Dec 04:30 PM
New ZealandLa Nina heatwave sweeps the countryNew Zealand is in for a long, hot summer as La Nina hits our shores, says the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa).03 Dec 01:00 AM
EntertainmentTheatre Review: Gagarin Way<i>Gagarin Way</i> is about current political apathy; nonetheless it expects its audience to have a wee bit of political awareness, particularly vis-a-vis 20th century British history. 02 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldTiny house movement thrives amid real estate bustAt least one tiny corner of the US housing market appears to be thriving. 01 Dec 04:30 PM
WorldKorean conflict - What the global media is sayingWhat the international media is saying about North Korea's latest act of aggression.24 Nov 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZ condemns attack on South KoreaNew Zealand is adding its voice to international outrage over North Korea's artillery attack on South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island.23 Nov 07:02 PM
WorldHaiti: Epidemic fears rise as cholera hits Port-au-PrinceThe disease has begun to infect residents of the capital's densely populated tent cities, where more than a million people are still living.11 Nov 12:21 AM
WorldObama backs India for UN Security CouncilBarack Obama has thrown his support behind India becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council.08 Nov 11:30 PM
New ZealandYou live in one of the best places on EarthNew Zealand is the third-best country to live in the world, according to the latest United Nations index, which is aimed at measuring development.05 Nov 04:30 PM
EconomyNZ third best place to live - UN reportNZ is the third best country to live in the world, climbing 17 places in the latest United Nations' index aimed at measuring development.04 Nov 07:57 PM
WorldA giant leap for the natural worldAfter 18 years of debate and two weeks of talks delegates from 190 countries have agreed on a treaty to halt the mass extinction of species.30 Oct 01:14 AM
