Latest Ukraine protests kill dozens; Japanese economy may reverse 15 years of deflation; fatter, taller soldiers in China struggle to fit into tanks; North American leaders meet in Mexico for trade talks; tensions rise in bid to find successor to Robert Mugabe; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday February 19
Iran nuclear talks begin; China rejects UN criticism of its policy of sending North Korean defectors back home; antigovernment protests in Bangkok kill four; Pakistan suspends Taliban talks; US diplomats expelled from Venezuela; and more
Read MoreOmbudsman: Arthur Taylor & segregated prisoners subject to cruel inhuman treatment
The Ombudsman has released a highly criticial report into the eight month segregation of Arthur Taylor in Auckland prison. Dame Beverley Wakem says the conditions for segregated prisoners "could be described as cruel and inhuman for the purposes of the UN Convention against Torture"
Read MoreNeknominate: the Colin Craig version
Colin Craig is on a one-man mission to rid politics of untruths and distortions. Good luck with that!
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday February 14
Putin backs Egypt military chief's run for presidency; John Kerry's visit to South Korea, China and India hoped to ease regional tensions; China plans to curb coal consumption and reduce air pollution; five killed in Venezuelan anti-government protest; 65 prisoners released from Bagram prison over US protests; and more
Read MoreSex, Lies and Valentines Day.
No, reducing gender inequality doesn’t make income inequality worse.
Read MoreBullies, brown shirts & butter: Shane Jones & the uncomfortable truth about the supermarket business
Shane Jones is demanding an investigation into supermarket practices amidst claims of extortion. But the food business in New Zealand isn't a simply matter of good supplier vs evil supermarkets; what's more, the story begins and ends in your wallet.
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday February 13
US government raises debt ceiling; China's premier tries to enforce government building ban; Russia to veto Syrian aid; Belgium to legalise euthanasia for terminally ill children; and more
Read MoreWhat exactly has Russel Norman done wrong?
There's been a lot of nonsense around Russel Norman the past 24 hours, but one very serious question remains. And if the Prime Minister has reason to believe what he suggested, he should put up or shut up
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday February 12
UN pressures Russia to join discussion on Syrian aid; China and Taiwan hold historic talks; North and South Korea set for high-level talks; Turkey and Israel look set to renew diplomatic ties; massive protests shut down Sarajevo; and more
Read MoreWill no one rid me of this turbulent German?
The final say on whether Kim Dotcom will stand trial in the US may lie with a politician. Which is just the way the law says it should be.
Read MoreTaking away our freedom to fight
New Zealand is stopping people going to fight in the Syrian civil war. Can we do that?
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday February 11
Iran promises to reveal location of detonators; US blames China for rising tensions in South China Sea; North Korea withdraws invitation for US envoy to visit the country to discuss detained missionary; Russian police kill Islamist militants in North Caucasus; Homs siege overshadows Syria peace talks in Geneva; and more
Read MoreIs more organic food an answer to obesity?
We're obese. We know it and we know about the risks of junk food, poverty and mothers' diets. But if we think organic food can cut our obesity rate, we could be swallowing a whole lot of dodgy – and costly – ideas
Read MoreNew Zealand Cricket's latest drinking scandal
In an exclusive report, Pundit can reveal the true cause of the New Zealand cricket team's bizarre second innings collapse in the first test against India.
Read MoreWIN... Free tickets to afternoon of wine & grooves
Pundit and Scoop are pleased to offer you the chance to win two tickets to Music at Matua. For free. Just for fun. Make a comment now and be in the draw.
Read MoreWon't someone please think of poor Lesley?
DPF is very, very concerned about how Labour is selecting its Invercargill candidate. Where was that concern back in 2008?
Read MoreACT tilts at windmills, but don't forget other minors
New leaders, new poll, and a new crusade for ACT. But will it end any differently? And what of the other small parties?
Read MoreJohn Key’s horrible weekend
National is in trouble.
Tonight’s TV3 poll put NZ First over 5%, which could make them king maker. No-one knows, least of all John Key, who they’ll pick after the election. But we do know Winston has a case for utu against John Key.
World News Brief, Friday January 31
Syria to miss chemical weapons deadline; more troops to take to streets for Thailand's election; People's Bank of China investigates loophole; Russia tests new missile; head of Bangladesh's main Islamist party sentenced to death; and more
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