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Government guarantee fund climbs again

Govt shares Kiwis' personal information with banks

<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Deal with the fraudsters

Fran O'Sullivan writes that it is time New Zealand authorities were given the ability to issue a permanent ban against errant company directors.

<i>Paul Thomas:</i> The lunatic fringe returns

Paul Thomas writes that there's a widespread assumption of American ignorance, particularly in the heartland.

Amnesty no cure for militant rage created by poverty

Anti-nuclear strike force

A nuclear security summit next week is likely to be the tipping point for a push for global disarmament, writes Audrey Young.

Americans stick to their guns

Timetable tight for Whanau Ora plan

Kiwis push for lower drink limits

New Zealanders are now strongly in favour of cutting the alcohol level for adult drivers - a proposal medical experts are pushing.

<i>John Armstrong:</i> David Carter remains in the firing line

China visit raises hopes of movement on undervalued yuan

Minister's night out would be shorter if law changed

<i>Claire Trevett:</i> Age concern conjures up horrors

Govt concerned about Fiji media crackdown

An NZ watchdog says Fiji's new media decree targets members of the public as well as journalists and editors.

Whanau Ora: Turia to head welfare shake-up

Tariana Turia is to be the minister in charge of implementing the Whanau Ora policy - potentially the biggest shake-up of the welfare system in decades.

Report due after British election