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Canadians outlive Americans

Ancient hunting tools found

Close-up view of political storm

John Key found himself on the fringes of a political scandal in Ottawa yesterday, involving allegations of cocaine use and blackmail.

Key at odds with Canada over trade protectionism

<i>Editorial:</i> Canada's take on dole is worth a look

John Key leaves US for Canada

Welfare review to consider unemployment insurance

The govt-appointed Welfare Working Group will consider unemployment insurance among options for reforming the social security system.

NZ ranked fourth in global economic freedom rankings

NZ is the fourth most economically free country in the world according to a US think tank and the Wall Street Journal.

Michael Hill International lifts 9-month same store sales

Good sales growth continued in the March quarter in both New Zealand and Australia, although conditions continued to be difficult for the Canadian business, chairman Michael Hill said today.

MPs to feast on seal

Hockey: NZ down Korea at World Cup

'Miracle on the Hudson' pilot retires

Winter Olympics: NZ Olympians need to show form before big events

Winter Olympics: Canada hopes The Next One nets the big one

Olympics: Hosts smiling - at last

Canada's crushing ice hockey victory over the Russians has given the host country something to smile about, after a frustrating first week.

Mother charged after boys' deaths

The Australian mother of two little boys found dead in the bathtub of their home in Canada has been charged with their murder.

<i>Growing Pains</i> star missing

Andrew Koenig, the actor who played Boner on the 80s sitcom <i>Growing Pains</i>, has been reported missing by his family.

Teen shipwrecked off Brazilian coast

An Auckland teenager spent 18 hours clinging to a liferaft off the coast of Brazil after her ship capsized.