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<i>Cartoon</i>: NZ isn't mentioned anywhere!

Foreshore veto rights 'risk to airport expansion'

Key itching for quick action on financial hub

John Key has slammed bureaucratic pin-pricking over the proposed NZ financial services hub as "absolute rubbish" and stepped in to put the project on the fast-track.

Mineral water giant pulls plug on Fiji

<i>Cartoon</i>: I have a vision of a tunnel...

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Time to divorce the House of Windsor

<i>Editorial</i>: Open the SOE stable and let the foals thrive

The Labour Party's finance spokesman, David Cunliffe, raised some eyebrows last Thursday

When legitimate fact-finding becomes insider information

$500,000 boost for quake-hit businesses

Childcare bill a 'sex abuser's charter' - Mallard

Tongan leader Akilisi Pohiva talks to the Herald

Akilisi Pohiva talks to Audrey Young about his priorities for Tonga.

Inquiry will look at cause, emergency response

A royal commission of inquiry into the Pike River tragedy will look at causes of the blast and the initial response.

Delicate balancing act ahead for minister

We've told the Government, 'Guys, you need a bigger toolbox and you need to think about economic instruments'," says Alastair Bisley, chairman of the Land and Water Forum, talking about what is required to resolve the issue of water quality

'Don't forget Britain for investment'

Reserve Bank boss defends rate rises

Liquid assets

Water is one thing NZ has plenty of. So why don't we manage it better - for the economy and the environment? Nick Smith<b>*</b> reports.