US senators are urging US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton to take more proactive steps in supporting organisations that promote 'Internet freedom' in countries such as Iran and China, where severe Internet restrictions are enforced.

John Key identifies one of the SAS soldiers in a photo published today as Victoria Cross winner Corporal Willie Apiata.

Gun sights with biblical inscriptions will not be withdrawn from New Zealand soldiers in Afghanistan but New Zealand defence bosses want them cleaned up.

The Defence Force says it was caught unaware by biblical citations stamped on its weapons, and they will be removed.

My wife and I are off to Honolulu towards the end of December for 10 days. We're interested in things to do, things perhaps that are not on the well-beaten tourist track. Any tips?

The Govt says its three-strike policy, which was agreed with Act today, will ensure repeat violent offenders get the harshest possible sentences.

France and Germany have warned web users against using all versions of Microsoft's Internet Explorer to protect security.

A leading British paper claims the UN has made a sizeable blunder over key evidence on global warming.

Jim Eagles explores the colonial and Muslim foundations behind the now largely Hindu city of Delhi.

NZ supermarkets are rationing baby formula because of fears of a shortage caused by Chinese buyers selling it in bulk to parents back in their homeland.

Thousands gather to take an icy dip in the Ganges River during festivals aimed at cleansing sin.