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<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Combat Key needed in theatre NZ
John Key's government needs him to lead from the front as it enters the tricky period where it must do combat with its opponents in the national interest.

Waihi: Martha gives up her secrets
Grant Dyson gets to the bottom of the Waihi opencast mining operation.

Tens of thousands say no to mining
The Labour Party says it now expects the Government to back off the prospect of mining on Great Barrier Island and in the Coromandel.

Greens' bill protecting conservation land drawn from ballot
Metiria Turei's Member's Bill to protect schedule four land has been drawn out of the ballot.

Cut dole to under-30s: Abbott
Australian Opposition leader Tony Abbott is considering banning the dole for the under-30s.

OceanaGold shares lift on Reefton mine
OceanaGold Corp shares rose as much as 20c at $3.60 on good news emerging from its Reefton gold mine.

Hong Kong company sues BlueScope over failed attempt to buy NZ business
A Hong Kong listed company controlled by billionaire Li Ka-Shing is seeking damages from BlueScope Steel Ltd over a failed attempt to buy a New Zealand iron sands business.

Rulings shatter Rio Tinto's illusion of innocence
It looks as if Rio Tinto knew six months ago there was evidence its staff in Beijing were guilty.