POLITICS & POLICY

New Zealand Labour party leader David Cunliffe was called an "idiot" by Prime Minister John Key for his comments about fighting for the rights of Kiwis living in Australia.

Reissa Su Feb 10, 2014

Australia’s effort to make Afghanistan a better place had went down the drain

Athena Yenko Feb 10, 2014

Pm Abbott is cooking a royal commission into the alleged protection of the Labor Party to corrupt officials

Athena Yenko Feb 10, 2014

Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott has maintained his ground on the rights of Kiwis living in Australia. New Zealanders who have migrated to Australia may have their hopes shot down when Mr Abbott said he expected Kiwis to be "lifters, not leaners."

Reissa Su Feb 07, 2014

If you thought that Nazi laws ended with the end of the World War II, think again.

Sounak Mukhopadhyay Feb 07, 2014

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key is setting his expectations low from his talks with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbott regarding the seemingly never-ending issue of discrimination against Kiwis and the recent bouts on "Buy Australia Campaign."

Athena Yenko Feb 07, 2014

Ban Ki-moon informed that the Syrian government is detaining as well as torturing children suspected having rebel links.

Sounak Mukhopadhyay Feb 06, 2014

The Australian government has previously said it will repeal carbon tax in July following a statement based on new data on greenhouse gas emissions. The Coalition claimed that Labour's carbon tax was only causing "plenty of pain, with no environmental gain." Environment Minister Greg Hunt remarked on Feb 5 that the carbon tax "doesn't work" since it costs the economy $7 billion a year.

Reissa Su Feb 06, 2014

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar has opened firmer this morning having consolidated above the 0.8900 level.

Christine Gaylican Feb 06, 2014

Overwhelmingly voted by 105 votes against 18, same-sex marriage is now legalized in Scotland despite strong opposition from the country's various religious institutions.

Esther Tanquintic-Misa Feb 06, 2014

The Canadian federal government on Wednesday has mandated all wireless companies to conduct the necessary consultations with the Canadian people before erecting new cellphone towers in their communities.

Esther Tanquintic-Misa Feb 06, 2014

New Zealand's vegetable farmers are trying to remain positive as the "Buy Australian" supermarket campaign becomes aggressive in Australia.

Reissa Su Feb 06, 2014

Aussies are once again on top of the list of gamblers among other countries as revealed by a study from H2 Gambling Capital.

Athena Yenko Feb 05, 2014

PM Abbott had put SPC workers in a bad light as he lied and MP Stone will not let this pass

Athena Yenko Feb 05, 2014

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar rises above 0.8900 on Reserve Bank comments.

Christine Gaylican Feb 05, 2014

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key wants to win a third term as PM, he said on Tuesday morning at NewstalkZB. In wanting poll victory for the Nationals in this year's election, Mr Key said a PM's job is energising, but it could also be exhausting.

Vittorio Hernandez Feb 05, 2014

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar continued to range trade overnight ahead of the Reserve Bank of Australia's February cash rate decision today.

Christine Gaylican Feb 04, 2014

Toronto Mayor Rob Ford seems to be involved in another set of crazy issues which include the viral photo of him appearing to be tickled by fellow politician Frank Di Giorgio and his recently reported jaywalking ticket.

Christine Lazaro Feb 04, 2014

Within hours of Mr Abbott uploading a video that titled “A Message from the PM - Delivering on Our Promises”, YouTube suspended it for “deceptive content”.

Sounak Mukhopadhyay Feb 03, 2014

India's gold imports for financial year 2014 will be less than 500 tonnes, according to All India Gems & Jewellery Trade Federation (GJF), unless the national government relaxes the rules on import restrictions of the safe haven yellow metal.

Esther Tanquintic-Misa Feb 03, 2014

UN plans to list the Great Barrier Reef as worlds “in danger” heritage sites

Athena Yenko Feb 03, 2014

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar fell to 0.8700 on Friday night amid weaker equity markets and a generally negative tone in the financial markets due to some recent disappointing earnings results but has recovered and starts this week at a higher level.

Christine Gaylican Feb 03, 2014

Prime Minister Tony Abbott and the Australian government has been accused of outlawing "everyday behaviour" following the leak of documents containing a code of conduct for asylum seekers. According to the Independent, the draft code reportedly decreed that asylum seekers who spit or swear in public and spread rumours will be deported.

Reissa Su Jan 31, 2014

Bell FX Currency Outlook: The Australian Dollar bounced overnight despite a strengthening US Dollar following strong US Q4 GDP data.

Christine Gaylican Jan 31, 2014

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key wants to redesign the national flag to give it a distinct design when compared to Australia. A referendum for the change could happen this 2014.

Esther Tanquintic-Misa Jan 31, 2014

Her royal highness, Queen Elizabeth, is in a not enviable position these days. Besides her financial woes, she continues to lose support from commonwealth nations, including Australia.

Vittorio Hernandez Jan 31, 2014

Canadian retailers Best Buy and Sears have announced it will collectively slash more than 1,500 jobs this year, in what could be an omen of things to come for the Canadian retail market at the onset of the Chinese New Year 2014 Year of the Horse.

Esther Tanquintic-Misa Jan 31, 2014

The lawyer for embattled Australian MP Craig Thomson insisted on Wednesday that the former national secretary of the Health Services Union (HSU) did not commit fraud when he allegedly use the cards to pay for the services of prostitutes and other personal expenses.

Vittorio Hernandez Jan 30, 2014

Australian Communications Minister Malcolm Turnbull expressed his support for ABC following the attack by Prime Minister Tony Abbott on the national broadcaster. Mr Abbott blasted ABC by saying the network "instinctively takes everyone's side but Australia's." Mr Abbott went straight to the point when he told the radio show that he would like ABC to become a "straight news gathering and news reporting organisation."

Reissa Su Jan 30, 2014