Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> No stealing star's limelightThis year's Apec leaders' meeting vividly demonstrated who really has the clout and who hasn't.16 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandKey to cement relations with US visitJohn Key will pay an official visit to Washington next year following a personal invitation to the White House from President Barack Obama.15 Nov 03:00 PM
New ZealandJohn Key meets Obama in SingaporeJohn Key had "quite a fruitful" discussion with US president Barack Obama during the official Apec leaders' dinner last night, and also breakfasted with him today, writes John Armstrong.15 Nov 12:33 AM
WorldNZ woman hurt in Indian train crashA New Zealand woman has been hospitalised after a speeding train derailed in western India.14 Nov 07:23 PM
New ZealandDrug seizure nets $6m worth of methamphetamineIn the biggest methamphetamine bust in New Zealand this year, 6kg of the the class A drug was intercepted at Auckland airport.13 Nov 02:44 AM
AgribusinessFree-trade deal with Hong Kong announcedDeal follows unveiling of similar agreements with China, Malaysia and some Gulf states.13 Nov 02:15 AM
Opinion<i>John Armstrong:</i> Optimism over US trade prioritiesUS President Barack Obama may have some very good news after all for NZ exporters when he attends the annual Apec summit this weekend.12 Nov 03:00 PM
WorldSri Lanka deal bid to curb asylum seekersAustralia and Sri Lanka have agreed to toughen measures against people smugglers.10 Nov 03:00 PM
TravelJapan: Stand on ceremonyRob McFarland explores the worlds of mysterious geisha and fierce samurai.09 Nov 01:38 AM