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Fran O'Sullivan: Free trade triumvirate next coup for NZ
New Zealand is set to complete its free trade triumvirate with Greater China when it adds Chinese Taipei to this country's earlier deals with Beijing and Hong Kong.

Start-ups find their progress stalled by 'valley of death'
The gap in New Zealand's capital markets needs addressing urgently, writes Franceska Banga.

Chinese businessman gives $100K to earthquake appeal
A Chinese businessman has donated $100,000 to the Christchurch earthquake appeal after reading about the numerous Chinese people killed or missing.

<i>Ask Phoebe</i>: Mystery of the orange road cones unravelled
We are not being surrounded by aliens from outer space after all, but by PVC monsters.

James Griffin: A wealth of art to pursue
As if to prove there is more to Auckland 2011 than rugby, there is an Arts Festival just around the corner, therefore, the time has come to study the programme, to sort through the pick 'n' mix box of yummy cultural chocolates on offer.

Newlyweds recruited to smuggle in drugs
Young Taiwanese honeymooners are being used to carry drug parcels into NZ, says a local tour operator.

Cooking with gas raises risk of lung cancer - study
The aroma of your steak frying may set your tastebuds tingling - but it may also give the chef cancer, especially if they are using a gas cooker.