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Anxieties persist despite Beijing's growing power

From the Western perspective, China has been unwilling to shoulder responsibilities that go with greater international power.

The unique style of Sarah Palin

71 per cent of Americans do not consider former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as presidential material.

Council drops cash-in-lieu rule

Terror threat targets top sports events

A militant group with links to al Qaeda has warned the world not to send sports people to competitions in India, including the Commonwealth Games.

Mr Sexy too slippery for Labour leader

Iceland seeks deal on $8.1b bank debt

EU denies it knew about budget woes

Will National's proposed rule changes make elections fairer?

MMP referendum questions released

What do you think of the proposed questions for next year's MMP referendum?

Clinton's postponed visit cost $108,000

No elections in Ivory Coast

<i>Cartoon</i>: Income-tax cuts

<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Funding stapling is a kick in the guts for taxpayers

<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Key bares his real motives - are we still in love?

GST protests planned

Maori values adoptable, says Turia

<i>John Roughan:</i> Less will be more for city's front deck

The powers that be are growing anxious over the lack of inspiring design ideas for Queens Wharf.

Otago board wants NZ ban on all campervans