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
WorldThe cost of vanishing rainforestsGroundbreaking new research puts a price tag on our natural resources.03 Oct 01:01 AM
WorldPLO demands settlements freeze before talksLeaders of the main moderate Palestinian factions have voted to oppose further negotiations while building continues in Jewish settlements.02 Oct 08:47 PM
New ZealandNZ supports peacekeeping reform in speech to United NationsForeign Affairs Minister Murray McCully has emphasised NZ's security and development role in the Pacific in a speech to the United Nations.25 Sep 05:23 AM
OpinionGwynne Dyer<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Road to riches could be ruination of allThe world has seen major improvements in key areas like literacy, access to clean water and infant mortality, writes <i>Gwynne Dyer</i>.20 Sep 05:30 PM
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
