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<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Better controls needed over sloppy ministers

Fran O'Sullivan writes that till now, Key has operated a rather laissez-faire approach to Cabinet management.

French get to chew over migrant's win

The 2010 prize for the best baguette de tradition, or traditional baguette, in Paris has been won by a man born in Senegal.

Sarkozy foe looks to polls for revenge

Under French tradition, Dominique de Villepin's political hopes should be 'dead in the water'.

Pelosi's powers of persuasion help secure her place in history

<i>David Coltart:</i> Shun Zimbabwe, lose a chance to assist change

Rudd comes out ahead as leaders clash on health

Troubled Indian state to get steel plant

Senior transport roles left off Super City proposal

India's 'Nero' to answer for bloodbath

Steven Joyce becomes Govt's 'everywhere man'

Joyce is easily the third most powerful man in Cabinet - a remarkable achievement after just 16 months, writes Audrey Young.

Four vie for Waitakere

Peters says no to Tauranga contest

Tolley stays on message to blunt Labour attack

Inmate voting bill moves on

Bank-taming bill biggest overhaul since 1930s

<i>John Minto:</i> Unelected positions spell trouble for ratepayers