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Fiji expels NZ and Australian envoys

Fiji's government has accused NZ and Australian envoys of interfering in the nation's internal affairs.

Cup winnings could fund dictator's regime: expert

The Melbourne Cup could become part of an international money laundering scheme if dictator Ramzan Kadyrov's horse wins.

<i>Cartoon:</i> Today's champ, tomorrow's tucker

Expert exodus exposes cracks in drug stance

Govt not rushing to make Foreshore and Seabed changes

The Govt says it will repeal the Foreshore and Seabed legislation but not until it has a viable alternative.

Super City structure revealed but job losses unclear

Council staff employed in planning, policy and strategy are most likely to lose their jobs in the Auckland council amalgamation.

Telecom cries foul over rural levy changes

Telecom is crying foul over the government's proposed changes to the levy put in place to protect rural customers when the carrier was privatised in the 1990s, saying it will lead to less investment in outlying areas.

Super City structure to be revealed today

The Auckland Transition Authority will release details of the new Super City's structure to council chief executives today.

Asylum seekers want to leave Oz for NZ

Science mergers on the cards

MP close to tears over stories of sexual abuse

National one year on: Hide - up where he wants to be

Key scores top marks for crisis plans

Days before its first anniversary, John Key's minority National Government has received a ringing endorsement from voters.

<i>Brian Fallow:</i> Consultations are over, now it's time for decisions

National one year on: Work starts on first cycleways in summer

National one year on: Strong relationship stands the test

<i>Jon Johannsson:</i> Where to now will be challenge after settling in

Obama's popularity blowing in the wind

Now the euphoria has died, President Obama must convince Americans he has the answers.