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President who dared to preach peace

Twenty years after the end of apartheid, F. W. de Klerk fends off accusations from some white South Africans that he gave South Africa away.

Expert plans school ratings

Foreshore act could be kept, says Key

Standards and the professor

<i>John Armstrong:</i> Time has come for Key to break a few eggs

The Prime Minister's dream ride is about to hit rough ground as the difficult and unpopular items on his agenda demand action.

National standards policy: How parents mark it

Almost three-quarters of parents support the Government's controversial national achievement standards for primary and intermediate students.

<i>John Roughan:</i> National standards will expose worst teachers

Gnomes of Zurich feeling heat

Republicans dream of winning Obama's old seat

PM cautions Harawira against flogging the flag

Flagpole gives neighbours talking point and brightens garden

Ban smoking from beaches, health officials ask

Health officials tackling Maori smoking want new measures to ban the habit at beaches, playgrounds, bus stops and other areas.

<i>Cartoon:</i> Draw the curtains and lock the doors

Maori flag copyright not about money - designer

The woman who designed the Tino Rangatiratanga flag disputes accusations that the family of embattled Maori Party MP Hone Harawira are "cashing in" on the flag.

Iwi to discuss seabed law with Key at Waitangi

Iwi leaders from around the country will meet with the Prime Minister to discuss issues including foreshore and seabed legislation and water ownership.

New tree for One Tree Hill back on agenda