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<i>Chris Laidlaw</i>: Host societies have to pay well into future

Nobel Peace Prize for dissident

Comvita sells 3.4pc stake

IMF: East won't make up for West

The IMF expects global growth to fall next year as the emerging economies which are leading the global recovery are unable to fully compensate for weaker demand in rich countries.

The First Son's amazing year of travels around the world

If the Prime Minister's son isn't New Zealand's luckiest teenager, he could at least be one of the most well-travelled.

China's sea role questioned

Billionaire's big OE never ended

We don't really know much about Owen Glenn the businessman - the sheer scale of his empire and his success as an entrepreneur.

From part time job to Natural Dairy director

Surf lifesaving: Kiwi lifesavers hope history repeats

Fonterra eyes more farms in China

Fashion conscience

Zero-waste design is a means of creating clothes that minimises fabric disposal. At the forefront of this move is Holly McQuillan. <i>Viva</i> finds out more.

Detainees still on Villawood rooftop

Nine detainees on the roof of Villawood detention centre in Sydney's west have continued their protest overnight.

Web giant's report details govt meddling

All Blacks: Hooker and halfback backups face chop

The All Blacks selectors will seriously consider ditching a backup hooker and halfback from their year-end tour squad to make room for more rugby World Cup fringe contenders.

All Blacks: Henry stands behind breaks for top players

Man chained toddlers

Fonterra lining up two more Chinese farms

Fonterra close to buying Chinese farms