Australian criminals who are not allowed to buy guns in their own country can just go to New Zealand to get their hands on a weapon. Reports said New Zealand police does not conduct mandatory record checks to people who apply for gun licenses. A pilot programme in 2012 was implemented for Australian and New Zealand authorities to share information but Kiwi police had apparently not use it to screen possible criminals.
Reissa Su
Aug 19, 2014
The New Zealand Greens party has issued a challenge to other political parties in the country to support its campaign to end child poverty by increasing tax rates for the wealthy. The Greens plans to impose a 40 per cent tax on all income above $140,000 to help raise money to reduce child poverty. Reports said trust tax rates would also be raised to 40 per cent.
Reissa Su
Aug 19, 2014
The AFP has revealed intelligence agencies have discovered that Sharrouf had left Australia using a false passport. Authorities said Nettleton and her children went to Syria where her sons were seen with Sharrouf through pictures.
Reissa Su
Aug 19, 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: AUD flat reacting to limited news flow and the uneventful RBA Minutes release, which had been taken into consideration by the markets. Northern Hemisphere is taking in the last of the summer holidays.
Christine Gaylican
Aug 19, 2014
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has called on President Vladimir Putin to explain reports alleging Russian troops and tanks had advanced into eastern Ukraine to support the separatist rebels in the area.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Aug 18, 2014
Around four thousand Cannabis plants were discovered by accident planted on open land in California.
Tanya Diente
Aug 18, 2014
Thousands of pro-Palestinian activists from the US and Canada rejoiced over the weekend, albeit temporarily, as the group managed to block the docking of an Israeli ship at the port of Oakland in California. The blockade campaign was dubbed "Block the Boat for Gaza."
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Aug 18, 2014
Australia is going to accommodate 4,400 refugees from Syrian and Iraq.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay
Aug 18, 2014
A third plane carrying non-lethal military supplies had arrived in Ukraine from Canada.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Aug 18, 2014
A life cut short in the sky and the pain of others
Kalyan Kumar
Aug 18, 2014
De-escalation is a must to bring the civilian life in Eastern Ukraine back to normalcy
Kalyan Kumar
Aug 18, 2014
Plain speak by the British Prime Minister underscores the need to tackle the IS threat with greater cooperation among affected nations
Kalyan Kumar
Aug 18, 2014
ISIS militants seem to be trying to marry captured Yazidi women.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay
Aug 18, 2014
The Russian foreign affairs lashed out at Australia and Bishop for suggesting that the humanitarian convoy to Ukraine may be used as a means for invasion. The ministry said Bishop has gone too far in making "irresponsible innuendos" against Russia.
Reissa Su
Aug 15, 2014
The survey also shows the gains made by smaller parties in improving their support base.
Kalyan Kumar
Aug 15, 2014
Obama wants the Iraq government to do its job better
Kalyan Kumar
Aug 15, 2014
Ukraine has to put the house in order before facing the arm twisting by Russia
Kalyan Kumar
Aug 15, 2014
Bell FX Currency Outlook: The AUD is a little higher as risk appetite improved overnight.
Christine Gaylican
Aug 15, 2014
Canada Post may be able to make home delivery exemptions to the disabled, but only upon receipt of a doctor's note.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Aug 15, 2014
The goodwill from a burden free budget will be politically correct
Kalyan Kumar
Aug 14, 2014
When church and state move in different directions wrong messages go out
Kalyan Kumar
Aug 14, 2014
Delays in claims processing can devastate many lives
Kalyan Kumar
Aug 14, 2014
New Zealand Labour is calling on the government to provide assistance and increase humanitarian aid to Iraq. A spokesman for the Labour party's foreign affairs said Iraq "urgently" needs more help. However, according to reports, Prime Minister John Key declared it would be "extremely unlikely" to follow Australia in sending troops to Iraq.
Reissa Su
Aug 14, 2014
The world's appetite for the safe haven yellow metal gold has dropped in the second quarter of 2014 by as much as 16 per cent compared a year ago, the World Gold Council said on Thursday.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Aug 14, 2014
National Party is playing up the education card after Labour did it successfully
Kalyan Kumar
Aug 14, 2014
The U.S. government has categorically denied the conspiracy theories linking it with the terror group ISIS (Islamic State of Iraq and Syria).
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Aug 14, 2014
Australia Prime Minister Tony Abbott indicated that the option of sending troops to Iraq was open.
Sounak Mukhopadhyay
Aug 14, 2014
After a five-year stint in a US jail, Canada's self-declared "Prince of Pot" Marc Emery has returned to his homeland. The first thing on his agenda back home is to hold a rally in Toronto to press for the legalization of marijuana.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Aug 14, 2014
Both Israel and Hamas getting ready for a give and take deal to have peace for Gaza residents
Kalyan Kumar
Aug 14, 2014
It's like receiving an early Christmas gift. Canada's federal finance government on Tuesday hinted that Canadian families and individuals are up to receive relief from their tax burdens. But analysts think the hype is just part of the election propaganda for 2015.
Esther Tanquintic-Misa
Aug 14, 2014
