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Sacked policeman fails to win back job
A Whangarei policeman sacked after he was acquitted on an assault charges has failed to win his job back.
Whitcoulls stores face closure
The future of Whitcoulls - one of NZ's most famous and enduring retail chains - is in jeopardy after administrators were called in last night to run the book-retailing business.
Borders and Whitcoulls put under administration
Book chains Borders and Whitcoulls have been put under administration in Australia and New Zealand.
Hope for resolution soon for couple held hostage by pirates
Negotiations are continuing for the release of the sister of an Auckland man and her partner who were taken hostage by Somali pirates, with a friend of the couple hopeful a resolution will be reached soon.
New BMW fleet 'not a great look' - Key
The Government should have known about the purchase of 34 new BMW limousines for ministers, but Prime Minister John Key learned of the multimillion-dollar deal from his chauffeur last week.
Gillard wins over MPs with appeal to mateship
Julia Gillard's speech to Parliament brought lumps to the throats of many NZ MPs and some admitted to "tearing up" during it.
Japan suspends Antarctic whale hunt - reports
The Japanese whaling fleet appears to have called an early end to its whaling season in Antarctica, a move which conservationists tentatively say could spell an end to whaling in the Southern Ocean.
PM wanted to be told about BMW deal
The Government should have been told one of its departments decided to sell three-year-old BMWs and buy new ones, Prime Minister John Key says.
Athletics: Walker to present medal to Willis
Middle distance legend Sir John Walker will become the first New Zealander to present an Olympic medal on home soil next week.
Rugby: Palu ruled out of opener
NSW Waratahs strike weapon Wycliff Palu has been ruled out of Friday's Super Rugby opener against the Melbourne Rebels.
Splurge on BMWs Internal Affairs' decision - Key
Prime Minister John Key says the decision to spend millions of dollars on 34 BMW limousines was made by the Department of Internal Affairs and signed off by the previous government.
Gillard and Key agree to increase transtasman investment
John Key and Julia Gillard have signed an agreement under the Closer Economic Relationship to increase investment between Australia and NZ.
Australia will sell NZ apples - Gillard
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard has announced Australia will sell New Zealand apples in her address to the NZ Parliament.