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<i>Paul Thomas</i>: 'Political earthquake' may be all talk and no walk

Obama tells bankers to give in

<p><b>President outlines plans to slice up the banks, reduce profits and bring cheer to taxpayers</b></p>

<i>Brian Gaynor</i>: KiwiSavers need to be more adventurous

Folly of Tiger is a warning for NZ

<i>John Armstrong</i>: Declaration is more bark than bite

<i>John Roughan</i>: Maori challenge themselves

IWC whaling proposal unacceptable: McCully

Democrats to keep Goldman's donations

Fonseka seeks release

Greens' bill protecting conservation land drawn from ballot

Metiria Turei's Member's Bill to protect schedule four land has been drawn out of the ballot.

Spending cuts, tax cuts on way

The Govt is adding another $1.8bn in spending cuts to the $2bn already announced over the next four years, Bill English has announced.

Govt considers national guidelines on child witnesses

A report on child witnesses in criminal courts has identified concerns about the systems aimed at protecting them.

Obama talks with his top 10

Poland poll date set

Saudi head of police sacked for 'mingling' idea

Commuters to pay for resurrection of KiwiRail

Auckland commuters will be among the first to be called on to pay more for KiwiRail services under a 10-year turnaround plan.

Vote over republic falls at first hurdle

Duo 'out to slay defector'

Authorities arrested two North Koreans for allegedly posing as defectors to South Korea.