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
New ZealandBamiyan will be ready for 2014 handover - McCullyMurray McCully says Afghanistan's Bamiyan Province, where NZ troops have been since 2003, will be ready to stand on its own before Hamid Karzai's 2014 deadline. 20 Jul 10:00 PM
WorldIsraeli PM in spat with hardline foreign ministerThe Israeli Prime Minister, Benjamin Netanyahu, is battling to control his coalition as he heads for a showdown with his hardline foreign minister, Avigdor Lieberman.19 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandKey: NZ not immune to people-smugglingNZ won't extend the number of refugees it accepts and needs to address the increasing risk of people-smuggling boats hitting our shores, says the PM.06 Jul 05:09 AM
