WorldSea Shepherd did 'deal' with JapaneseA deal negotiated with the Japanese resulted in a suspended sentence for anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, but means he won't be on the next Sea Shepherd protest.07 Jul 07:36 AM
New ZealandKey announces new trade agreements with ChinaFood safety, science and film production are the latest areas to benefit from New Zealand's free trade agreement with China.07 Jul 05:54 AM
New ZealandKey aims to double trade with ChinaPrime Minister John Key wants to get an agreement to double New Zealand's trade with China within five years.07 Jul 03:09 AM
TravelMacau: Worlds collide in casino capitalAnything is possible in this dazzling gamblers' paradise, writes Jim Eagles.07 Jul 12:00 AM
Official Cash RateNZ dollar gains on weakening US dollarThe New Zealand dollar gained on a weakening greenback after comments from the Reserve Bank of Australia yesterday spurred traders' appetite for high-yielding currencies.06 Jul 09:15 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
New ZealandPete Bethune to be sentenced tomorrowReports say Pete Bethune's prosecution in Tokyo has demanded a two-year prison term. 05 Jul 08:52 PM
EntertainmentWeb prank puts Justin Bieber on Korean trajectoryBieber was targeted by an internet prank which leaves him struggling to find a way out of exporting his teeny-pop to North Korea.05 Jul 08:09 PM
New ZealandKey and South Korean leader agree they want FTA progressPrime Minister John Key and South Korean President Lee Myung-bak today agreed they wanted progress on free trade negotiations but little has been done to ease Korean fears over New Zealand's agriculture sector.05 Jul 07:48 AM
WorldChina Chinese court sentences US geologist to 8 yearsAn American geologist detained and tortured by China's state security agents was jailed for eight years today.05 Jul 07:05 AM
New ZealandMcCaw in for a shock if ABs don't win World CupIf the All Blacks fail to win the World Cup, Prime Minister John Key will taser captain Richie McCaw, Key joked to business leaders in Korea today.05 Jul 04:15 AM
TravelSolo riders each have a storyRob Gray finds that all you really need to ride around the world is a motorbike and a fair bit of determination.05 Jul 02:30 AM
WorldPetraeus: 'We are in this to win'General David Petraeus has formally assumed command of the 130,000-strong international force in Afghanistan.04 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandFemale postie bids to row Tasman soloAnamarie Ewins wants to deliver another sporting milestone for New Zealand and become the first woman to row solo across the Tasman.03 Jul 04:00 PM
BDBDOfficial Cash RateWorld equities slide overnightEquities slid overnight amid further signs of economic weakness in China, Europe and the US.01 Jul 08:15 PM
TravelKyrgyzstan: Taste for a local delicacyAs we pulled up at the Kyrgyz nomad camp I noticed that a young woman was milking the mares and started to get excited.01 Jul 04:00 PM
TravelDrinking kumyz with the KyrgyzJim Eagles visits strife-torn Kyrgyzstan and finds stunning scenery, friendly nomads and plenty of fermented mares' milk30 Jun 04:00 PM
TravelLaos: Drifting amid lost dreamsSleepy, spectacular Laos has had its share of grandeur, writes Brett Atkinson.30 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandNZers in Afghanistan bomb scareNew Zealand defence personnel and a Television New Zealand film crew in Afghanistan were involved in a bomb scare while on bomb disposal patrol.29 Jun 01:21 AM
TravelMalaysia: Discovering Asia's secret shoresSholto Byrnes experiences Malaysian hospitality, from its coral reefs to cosmopolitan cities.26 Jun 04:34 AM
New ZealandYoung choristers make the music speakArtistic director Karen Grylls should be justifiably proud of the diversity and range of music that her 46-strong choir will be singing.26 Jun 12:05 AM
