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Economic questions remain crucial to NZ households, and the parties are competing to convince voters they have the answers. It's one of the election's Big Issues.

Christchurch could be described as a tale of two electoral cities as progress in rebuilding the city stands to influence voters. It is one of theThe Big Issues.

Rosabel Tan reflects on the death of a friend, failed by the system.

Villagers on east Guadalcanal in Solomon Islands are still living in tents four months after flash floods that washed away many houses in the province.

The United States president has authorised targeted air strikes against Islamic militants in Iraq to prevent the slaughter of religious minorities or threats to US interests.

Poverty and inequality look set to dominate debate this election with both the Labour and Green parties promoting policies they say will reduce the gap between rich and poor. It is one of the The Big…

The contribution of farming to climate change means there’s a tension between the desire to grow our export economy, and the need to protect our natural environment.

Construction companies in Christchurch are facing heat from homeowners over allegations of substandard repairs - but they say the problems are out of their hands.

Lawyers in Christchurch are warning of a looming building crisis as legal action against insurers and building companies claiming shoddy repair jobs mounts in the courts.

Women weigh up potential risks to their safety every day. But in doing so, are we upholding rape culture?

The United Nations Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire between Israel and Palestinian militants in Gaza.

As a child, the Greens' Jack McDonald was drawn to "the game" of politics. But his own activism was born of his Maori identity.

Farmers in some parts of Northland, particularly Hikurangi and Ruawai, are pleading for spare feed after a week of stormy weather that's left their land completely underwater.

Israel is pressing on with punishing aerial bombardments on Gaza for a third day. At least 70 people have been killed and UN's Secretary-General warned the situation is perilous.

Sunni militants led by Islamic State of Iraq and Syria fighters are battling government troops at Baquba, just 60 kilometres from Iraqi capital Baghdad. Citizens are stockpiling food and water. Audio