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UN wants leaders at climate talks

HIV pandemic officially in decline, say health agencies

<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Free Tibet? Let's start with Fiji

World facing 'catastrophic six-degree rise' say scientists

Scientists claim the world is now firmly on course for the worst-case scenario in terms of climate change, with average global temperatures rising by up to 6C

<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Hot prospects in deep water

John Key meets Obama in Singapore

John Key had "quite a fruitful" discussion with US president Barack Obama during the official Apec leaders' dinner last night, and also breakfasted with him today, writes John Armstrong.

Airlines pin hopes on Copenhagen

<i>Catherine Beard:</i> Council not looking at the full picture in estimating taxpayers' climate bill

Key reflects on first year of globetrotting diplomacy

UN expert kicked out

Iraq wants to restart nuclear programme

<i>Audrey Young:</i> Key plans pitch on free trade deal to Japanese

John Key will make a bold pitch for a free-trade agreement between Japan and New Zealand tonight.

Michael Moore accused of telling tequila tales

Michael Moore claimed he helped Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez write a UN speech over a bottle and a half of tequila.

The great NZ land grab

Kidman addresses Congress on violence

Oscar-winning actress Nicole Kidman gives an emotional speech to US Congress about violence against women.

NZ in top 10 countries for income disparity

Several of the world's weathiest countries also lay claim to a title they would not be so proud of - the biggest gaps between rich and poor.