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<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Tent obscures important issues

<i>Claire Trevett</i>: (Rubber) gloves off for grey vote

<i>Editorial:</i> Canada's take on dole is worth a look

Cabinet approves driving age of 16

The driving age will be raised to 16 and restricted licence tests toughened, under new Govt measures.

NZ to give $685,000 to G8 non-proliferation project

NZ will contribute $685,000 to a Canadian-led non-proliferation project, John Key announced in Ottawa today.

Landing craft useless

Obama hails nuclear summit progress

US President Barack Obama closed his nuclear security summit in Washington with a roll call of tangible actions promised by countries.

Don't let Australia get too big, say majority of voters

Inquiry puts bank leaders in firing line

Peters attacks 'policies of separatism'

Hapu wants moratorium on Kaipara power project

<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Talkfest will do little to make world safer

AIG chief receives package worth $3.8m

Markets rally as $86b aid package for Greece eases debt fears

Now it's a tent for Queens Wharf

Planning has started for a giant tent to be erected on Queens Wharf for the Rugby World Cup on the site of one of two 98-year-old cargo sheds.

UK historian urges against transtasman 'suicide of NZ'

NZ should remain a sovereign nation to deny Australia "the kiwi and the juiciest spring lamb", says Simon Schama.