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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.
Don't fear Australia's strength - Gillard
Julia Gillard says Kiwis should not "fear Australia's strength" ahead of the signing of an investment protocol between the two countries.
Brand new BMWs for Govt ministers
The Government is selling its three-year-old fleet of 34 luxury limos and replacing them with new BMWs, which the Green Party says is an outrageous expense when ministers are telling everyone else to tighten their belts.
Anzac not a name but a way of thinking
The bond forged at Gallipoli is now a dynamic partnership, say Julia Gillard and John Key.
Old couch scrubs up into a petrolhead's dream
Two Northland dairy farmers have come up with a novel way to express their boyracer tendencies - from the comfort of their own couch.
Kiwis still flocking to Australia for jobs
An Australian job expo in Auckland where more than 6000 people lined up to find out about work across the Tasman shows National's economic management has failed, Labour leader Phil Goff says.
Greens oppose Gillard addressing NZ Parliament
Allowing the Australian Prime Minister to address NZ's Parliament could undermine its sovereignty, the Greens say.
Racing: Perfect tactics won the day for Mufhasa
Trainer has reservations before feature but top sprinter proves too powerful.