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Power dressing ... casual clothes to save energy
The government of Bangladesh, in an effort to save electricity, has ordered male employees to stop wearing suits, jackets and ties to work
Human trafficking an issue in NZ - lawyer
Two Ukranians should be receiving help from New Zealand authorities, says an immigration lawyer.
NZ ready to assist Indonesia after earthquake
New Zealand is ready to offer assistance to Indonesia after a large earthquake killed at least 46 people and injured hundreds more.
Mango tree dances like 'muppet' during quake, says Rotorua man
A New Zealand man caught up in yesterday's powerful earthquake in Indonesia tells of his experience.
'I was abducted by aliens', says wife of Japan's new PM
The wife of Japan's prime minister-elect claims she has been to Venus... and that she knew Tom Cruise in a former incarnation.
McCully: We can't force Fiji to hold elections
Foreign Minister Murray McCully says NZ won't impose further sanctions on Fiji.
Maori TV to show Chinese Govt video - after Kadeer documentary
Maori Television insists it is not bowing to pressure over the screening of two separate programmes about China tonight.
Journalist jailed for criticising Sri Lankan govt
A Sri Lankan reporter has been sentenced to 20 years in jail for writing articles critical of the government's military operations.