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Japan closer to joining Pacific trade

Key wades into currency wars

Herald political columnist John Armstrong reports from Apec, where Prime Minister John Key has warned of the possibility of imminent "currency wars" if trade imbalances are not dealt with.

Schoolboy heroes 'simply doing their duty'

Three teenage boys have been praised as heroes for their actions after a serious collision.

<i>Paul Thomas</i>: It was dumb, but let's call off the wowsers

What happened last weekend: an element in the 44,000-strong crowd had too much to drink and acted like goats. This is not without precedent.

<i>John Roughan</i>: Grassroots answer to the yobs

Tougher ground rules and liquor bills will do nothing to fix Kiwis' "pathetic" attitude toward Australia, writes John Roughan.

<i>Brent Sheather</i>: Whew! Exam passed, now where were we

Quake damage payouts reach $188m

Second rowing official falls foul of road rules

A foreign rowing official who was caught by police driving over 80 km/h over the speed limit has had the charges dropped.

Southland man who hurt seal jailed