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NZ urged to take rescued Sri Lankan refugees
New Zealand is being urged to take some refugees from among 78 Sri Lankan asylum-seekers plucked from a stricken boat.

<i>Lifelessons:</i> Vickie Shim, Scientist
I'll never forget the moment I arrived at Auckland airport from South Korea about 15 years ago.

Big growth hopes could be dashed, says Treasury
Early signs of an economic recovery might not be as strong as many people hope, says Treasury.

Maori Party co-leaders write in support of Field
Maori Party co-leaders Pita Sharples and Tariana Turia wrote submissions to the High Court in support of disgraced former MP Taito Phillip Field.

Field's public shaming complete
Court 15 in the High Court at Auckland was an inadequate venue for the audience of about 100 supporters of disgraced ex-MP Taito Phillip Field.

Tears flow over Taito Phillip Field's 'tough penalty'
Taito Phillip Field's wife says she is heartbroken at six year jail term. Field's lawyer calls it "a tough penalty".

Field's sentence shows no one is above law - Speaker
One of Taito Phillip Field's biggest critics in Parliament is saddened a former MP and minister has been jailed.

NZ ranked 20th in UN quality of life survey
New Zealand has been named the 20th best country for quality of life by a UN report on migration and development.