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She could face consequences meted out by the Privileges Committee if she is found to have accused him of lying - which would be a breach of the rules.

Winston Peters - in the role of Acting Prime Minister - has responded with insults and accusations after opposition MPs attempted to use his previous statements against him. Video

The government has confirmed it is delivering on its commitments to repeal fair pay agreements by Christmas and extend the availability of 90-day trial periods for all employers.

Top Democratic leaders and advocacy groups in the US have condemned the Texas Supreme Court's decision to temporarily block a pregnant woman from obtaining an emergency abortion.

Analysis - The federal government has announced an extra A$150 million for climate finance - including $100m for the Pacific to help protect its people, housing and infrastructure from the escalating…

New Plymouth homeowners can expect residential rates rises averaging 9.9 percent if its draft 10-year plan is adopted.

Israeli troops have been fighting fierce battles with Hamas in an expanding offensive into southern Gaza, forcing Palestinian civilians to cram into a city near the Egyptian border.

Household lending activity is starting to rise again, but new borrowers are likely to continue to face higher mortgage rates for longer.

A round-up of news in brief from around the region.

The truce was on the verge of expiring when it was extended by two days, raising the prospect Hamas will free hostages beyond the 69 released since Friday.

Federated States of Micronesia President says his country could be staring down a "fiscal cliff" very soon if the US Congress does not approve its compact agreement. Audio

The Superannuation Fund has turned 20 and is claiming the country is $40 billion better off as a result.

A female Dilworth School teacher whose sexual relationships with two students three decades ago were discovered, has been struck off the teacher's register.

The UN refugee agency on Tuesday expressed concern over widespread distress in large Afghan refugee communities across Pakistan where authorities are conducting searches to round up and expel…

The former US first lady, who President Jimmy Carter called 'an extension of myself', died peacefully with her family by her side, a statement said.

The strikes on residential blocks killed at least 47 Palestinians, medics said; meanwhile, the Israeli military is denying it is forcibly evacuating Gaza's main hospital which it occupied several days…

UN aid deliveries to Palestinians in Gaza have been suspended due to shortages of fuel and a communications shut down, as Israeli troops battle Hamas militants in the enclave.

Damien O'Connor is in the hot seat representing New Zealand at APEC in San Francisco, because a government has not yet formed. What else is happening? Here's what you need to know.

The Israeli air force dropped leaflets overnight on Thursday in eastern areas of Khan Younis in the south of the Gaza Strip, telling people to evacuate to shelters for their own safety - suggesting…

One person has been arrested after Pro-Palestinian protesters splashed red paint on US and NZ government buildings in Auckland and Wellington.

Street battles raged in Gaza City as the US said Palestinians must govern Gaza post-war, countering Israeli comments that it would control security indefinitely.

The firm was embedded in Commerce Commission offices working on supermarket and energy industry inquiries, which had major implications for its corporate clients.

Israel continues to rebuff growing international pressure for a ceasefire.