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Stamping out the habit
Megan Whelan is one of hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders who have stopped smoking. But it wasn't easy.
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Cameron plan for child benefits criticised
Poland's Foreign Minister has criticised British leader David Cameron for saying Britain should not have to give child benefit payments to European Union migrants who have left children in their home…
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Fiji political group wants regime leader to clarify stance
The political grouping, the United Front for a Democratic Fiji, has called on the regime leader, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, to clarify who the single loud voice dictating the votes to...
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Bangladesh election marred by violence and boycott
There have been violent clashes between opposition activists and the police in Bangladesh, where a general election is under way despite an opposition boycott and polling stations being set alight.
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Bangladesh remains host
The Asian Cricket Council says Afghanistan will be the fifth team in this year's Asia Cup and Bangladesh will remain the host of next month's tournament despite political turmoil in...
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Jury still out on Abbott
Tony Abbott acknowledges the jury is still out on him as Australian prime minister, but says he's well prepared for the top job.
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Fiji PM urges people to vote in September polls
Fiji's prime minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, has called on Fijians to do their part as the country is set to go to the polls this year - for the first time...
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Fiji expected to name election supervisor
Fiji is expected to name by today the body tasked to oversee the elections promised for next September. The minister responsible for the elections, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, said earlier this month...
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Change ahead in politics according to UKIP
The UK Independence Party says it will "completely change British politics" if it wins in European elections next year.
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PM confident of support party choices
Prime Minister John Key says he does not believe voters would be put off if National signalled it would work with parties like the Conservatives after next year's election.
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Labour's Tai Hauauru candidate anti-mining
The Labour Party's contender for Te Tai Hauauru says he's inclined to oppose any mining in the area because tangata whenua don't want it.
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Thai opposition to boycott poll
Thailand's main opposition Democrat Party has announced it will boycott an election set for February.
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Donovan tops poll for US all-time Best XI
United States' record goalscorer Landon Donovan has topped the voting in a poll to choose the US all-time Best XI for the national federation's 100th anniversary celebrations. The 31-year-old Los...
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Website poll declares 'metadata' New Zealand's word of the year
Audio 19 Dec 2013The Oxford Dictionary has declared 'selfie' its word of the year. Audio
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Auckland mayor says he's staying put
Auckland mayor Len Brown says he is staying in office after a day in which a major newspaper, a group of protesters and five of his councillors called for him to resign. Audio
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Cunliffe rejects asset buyback challenge
Labour Party leader David Cunliffe is dismissing the Prime Minister's challenge for the party to say definitively that it will buy back shares that have been sold as part of the government's partial… Audio
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New e-ID card for Papua New Guinea citizens
The Papua New Guinea National Research Institute says it is working to address the public's concerns their privacy will be breached by a new government electronic identification card system. The...
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Christine Rankin considers contesting seat
Conservative Party chief executive Christine Rankin says she is gearing up for a strong contest if she stands at next year's general election. Audio
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China puts rover on Moon
China says it has successfully landed a robotic rover on the surface of the Moon, a major step in the Asian superpower's ambitious programme of space exploration.
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German party backs grand coalition
The opposition Social Democrats in Germany have voted overwhelmingly in favour of entering a grand coalition government with centre-right chancellor Angela Merkel.
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Asset sales will go ahead, says Key
The Prime Minister says the Government will continue with its programme of partial asset sales, despite a majority voting against the policy in a citizens initiated referendum.
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No early poll in Queensland
Queensland premier Campbell Newman says there is still too much economic repair work to do to consider an early election. Interst on the state's $A80 billion debt is $A4 billion per year.
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Indian govt critical of gay sex ruling by Supreme Court
The ruling party in India is critical of the Supreme Court for reinstating a ban on gay sex, taking an unexpectedly bold stance ahead of elections next year.
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Marijuana production and sale legalised in Uruguay
Production and sale of marijuana is now legal in Uruguay under a new law passed by Parliament on Tuesday.
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Three nominations Ball on d'Or
FIFA have named Cristiano Ronaldo, Lionel Messi and Franck Ribery as the three nominations from a 10-player shortlist for the prestige Ballon d'Or award. The award, which honours the World...
