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<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Grumps bark without bite

Brits left fuming after voting station log-jam

They came in their millions hoping to vote in the most closely fought general election in decades - but many weren't able to vote.

UK's top parties locked in election standoff

The Conservatives and Labour jockeyed for the support of Britain's smaller parties after a close-fought, confusing election.

UK election - latest updates

Conservative Michael Gove says the swing towards his party in terms of seats gained is bigger than that achieved under Margaret Thatcher.

Legal challenges to UK poll result likely

Crowds of British voters turned away from polling stations have staged sit-ins and tried to block officials from taking ballot boxes.

Weak tax take contributes to NZ fiscal deficit

Confidence in housing market weakens

Rugby fans set sights on private properties

As hotels begin cashing in on next year's Rugby World Cup by increasing prices, interest in private homes is also picking up pace.

<i>Editorial</i>: Whanau Ora hopes hobbled by low funding

Whanau Ora to receive $134.3 million

Families-based social services initiative Whanau Ora will receive $134.3 million in funding over the next four years, Prime Minister John Key announced today.

Trade delegate defends Key's funeral trip

A businessman on a trade delegation to the Middle East has rejected criticism of John Key for ditching the delegation to attend the funerals of three Air Force crewmen.

Bennett suffers from mistaken identity

Paula Bennett lauded a professor she appointed to a welfare reform group - then confused him with a namesake with wildly opposing views.

<i>Jane and Antony Matthews:</i> Harbour sheds old, but not 'cheap and nasty'

Jane and Antony Matthews write on the historic significance of Queens Wharf and its buildings.

Calls for tactical voting tagged 'desperate'

Calls by senior Labour figures for people to vote tactically against the Conservative Party in the election were condemned as "desperate".