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Portugal's credit downgrade rattles European markets

Jobs to go in Govt state agencies merger

The Government confirms its restructuring of a number of agencies over the next three years will see 55 jobs lost.

Economy expands at fastest pace in two years

Mining lobby 'heartened' by response to Govt plans

GDP up 0.8pc - economy still growing

Asian mafia 'funding politicians'

Kim's illness detailed

French get to chew over migrant's win

The 2010 prize for the best baguette de tradition, or traditional baguette, in Paris has been won by a man born in Senegal.

Labour MPs suspended in cash-for-access scandal

Pelosi's powers of persuasion help secure her place in history

Council reveals Super City's hidden tax bill

Ratepayers face a tax bill of tens of millions of dollars because of Govt plans to have much of the Super City run by commercial bodies, the Auckland City Council says.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Our future as oil sheikhs of Pacific

If Govt projections over our petroleum sector bear fruit, NZ could be the oil sheikhs of the Pacific, writes Fran O'Sullivan.

Cameron's new-born advantage

Rudd comes out ahead as leaders clash on health

Welfare reforms to add pressure to unwilling workers

Long-term unemployed, sickness beneficiaries and single mothers on the DPB with children over six are about to come under extra scrutiny under new Govt reforms.

Great Barrier locals at odds over mining plan

Some Great Barrier locals say mining will destroy the island's "fragile" environment, while others say the jobs created will be a blessing.