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Armed, dangerous and building their own empires

Editorial: Asylum seekers deserve some compassion

The climate dissenter holds his ground

Despite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.

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The jumbo question: For or against Auckland's new elephants?

New elephants are coming to Auckland Zoo - but not everyone is happy about it. We look at the arguments for and against the council's $3.5 million new attractions

New elephants for Auckland zoo approved

Brian Rudman: Two new elephants too big to keep secret

Gerald Melling: Building on a feeling

Gerald Melling's response to architecture is an emotional one. Here he discusses his passion and motivation, including helping to rebuild after the Sri Lanka tsunami.

Cricket: Twin glittering prizes in sight for Tendulkar

Black Caps v Sri Lanka

Photo from the Cricket World Cup semifinal between New Zealand and Sri Lanka in Colombo, Sri Lanka.

Cricket: Black Caps exit World Cup

The Black Caps have been knocked out of the Cricket World Cup after falling to Sri Lanka by five wickets this morning.

Editorial: Let's win this Cup, but lose the hostility

New Zealanders would look askance if the Black Caps were to stoop to the blatant unpleasantness of the Australians.

Nathan Astle: Great effort but job not done

John Key turns down World Cup semi invite

Cricket: Proud winners - or bad sports?

The Black Caps have attracted condemnation for the ugly altercation that took place during World Cup quarterfinal.

Cricket World Cup: Date set for NZ-South Africa clash