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<i>Cartoon</i>: Somewhere over Fiji

Backing for Fiji unlikely to affect forum, says McCully

The endorsement of Fiji's military regime by some Pacific countries is unlikely to affect the Pacific Islands Forum's suspension of Fiji, says Murray McCully.

Sarkozy revives tough approach

HSBC says fall in bad loans behind profit

Economy leaps on to centre stage

Voters continue to hold long-standing doubts about Labor, and in polls consistently rate the Coalition as a superior economic manager

Tribal conflict brewing over harbour claims

Repeal welcome in the cradle of Tainui

Solomon Islands prepares for election

The Solomon Islands has beefed up security for the country's national elections, hoping to avoid the kind of violence that has marred previous polls following unpopular results.

Govt handcuffs Fonterra to maintain milkflows to rivals

Kenyan voters set to bring end to tribal politics

Eden Park a $40m risk to ratepayers

Eden Park's new business plan may not work, and poses a significant risk to Auckland ratepayers, says a confidential report.

Leaders to take off the gloves in race for Canberra

Tax deal will save firms billions, says richest Aussie

Home-grown terrorists declare war

Gillard stumbles as Abbott cruises

Just $5 buys entry to a coastal paradise

Visitors to Nora and Waata Rameka's piece of paradise in Northland pay for the privilege of surfing off Takou Bay.

Foreign-investment change in limbo

Pakistan hits out at Cameron