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<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: NZ behind eight ball on China's pool table
New Zealand may find itself economic toast if it doesn't get a comprehensive China strategy together - and fast.
Banks says it with $11,500 of flowers
John Banks has racked up an $11,523 bill for flowers in his current term - including a $60 bunch to the Mayor from office staff when he was ill.
Pilot fired for sex with attendant wants job back
A former Air Nelson flight attendant says she has no memory of having sex with a senior pilot, who was sacked over the incident and is appealing.
Drunk bitten while riding 5 metre croc
A drunk Aussie who was turfed out of a pub told police he climbed into Fatso's enclosure to give him a pat.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Where's the carbon? You're standing on it
As the Emissions Trading Scheme begins, studies find a wealth of carbon locked up in the soil.
<i>Richard Loe</i>: Boks pay the price for over-confidence
It was a day where everything went right for the All Blacks, but writing the Boks off would be a mistake.
Nana, get off my Facebook
The risk of receiving a dreaded Facebook friend request from your parents or even grandparents is on the increase.
Teen sets himself alight
The mother of a teenager who was found on fire outside his Tauranga home is desperate for answers.
Forced upgrade ahead for Telecom roaming clients
Telecom customers wanting better overseas roaming coverage and mobile broadband services will soon be forced to upgrade to its XT network.
Face of 2500-year-old woman revealed
NZ scientists have recreated the face of a 2500-year-old Turkish peasant with technology they hope could be used in court in coming years.