POLITICS & POLICY

Hillary Clinton blamed it on her failure as a wife.

New Zealand Prime Minister John Key wants Japan to apologise for breaching the country's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). The Shonan Maru No 2 entered New Zealand's EEZ while tailing one of the ships of anti-whaling organisation, Sea Shepherd.

China's mad dash for the safe haven yellow metal gold has surpassed 1,000 tonnes in 2013.

A social media campaign for the benefit of SPC ARDMONA reaches 14.6 million for the benefit of SPC ARDMONA

New Zealand Parliament is preparing for the first reading of a bill forcing tobacco firms to sell their cigarettes in plain packaging. But the government has previously said it will not take any further action unless the legal challenge in Australia has come to an end.

Two senators found a disgusting dining set at the Parliament House.

The Australian Dollar has remained contained within recent ranges overnight as the market awaits for events later in the week before making any significant moves.

The Australian Industry Group has urged the federal government to put on enough spending so as not to derail the economy now reeling from weak revenues from the mining sector.

The New Zealand government has summoned a top Japanese diplomat in the country to answer questions regarding the arrival of a Japanese whaling fleet in New Zealand's exclusive economic zone (EEZ). Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCully criticised Japan's whaling activities as "deeply disrespectful" and offensive.

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.

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

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

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."

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

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."

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

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.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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”.

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.