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Parker overtakes Anderton in mayoral race - poll

Incumbent Bob Parker is way ahead of rival Jim Anderton in the Christchurch city mayoralty race, according to a poll issued today.

<i>Bernard Hickey - </i> The free market god doesn't exist

I feel like a priest who has been wrestling with his belief in god...

Paris exits Chirac case

Land purchase appals mayor

Solidarity in Portugal crumbles over debt

Chavez's lead dwindles

Passions deep despite public unity

Party leaders draw pistols at dawn of Parliament

<i>Legal experts:</i> Quake law change a worrying precedent

McCully wins fast-track for World Cup bars, hotels

Ireland sharpens cruel knife for more cuts

Telco regulation process starts with workshop

<i>Michael Downie:</i> Much to gain from efficient city lighting policy

Decades of cultural heritage

Use tax cut cash to pay off debts, experts say

The average family will be about $18 a week better off from Friday - but the experts advise not to go and spend it.