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<i>Cartoon</i>: There's gold in them thar hills!

Thai PM braces for another weekend of clashes

Risk of terror exaggerated, say British MPs

A committee of MPs has rubbished ministerial claims that Britain still faces a "public emergency" eight years after the September 11 attacks.

Mining on DoC land puts sides at loggerheads

As the Government pushes ahead with plans to open up conservation land for mining, Isaac Davison finds the combination is already causing trouble in the Bay of Plenty.

National admits dropping nugget to mining firms before election

<i>John Roughan:</i> Coromandel can bear more mining

John Roughan writes that the Coromandel peninsula's beauty is not exceptional and doesn't warrant particular protection.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Better controls needed over sloppy ministers

Fran O'Sullivan writes that till now, Key has operated a rather laissez-faire approach to Cabinet management.

Fraud suspect co-host of seminar featuring Hide

Protestant firebrand exits politics

Kremlin against Stalin decorations

Leaky homes a disaster and a $2b tax windfall

Rotting buildings are NZ's worst catastrophe, but the Govt is cashing in, says a study commissioned by the North Shore City Council.

Cider rise upsets applecart

<i>Jim Hopkins:</i> Be open - modern mining isn't the pits

Jim Hopkins writes that our memories go into cliche mode when politicians mention the digging of large holes.

Economist says Govt wrong about savings

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Judges' prejudices unfair in Super City logo contest

Messages are starting to arrive on my desk from disgruntled entrants in the Super City logo contest.

Bid to stop school shifting fails