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<i>Garth George:</i> New crop of blind leaders lead us astray
Garth George writes that the real reason to wish Act good riddance is its stupidity in managing its hypocritical MPs.
40 police probe suspected vote scam
Search warrants have been executed on about 10 properties in Papatoetoe as part of a police probe into a possible Super City voting scam.
Procurement processes costing DHBs dearly - report
Tony Ryall says if the health sector was run more like a supermarket chain it could save millions when purchasing supplies and services.
Revelations haunt Tea Party candidate
America's latest political oddball is a Republican woman who declared masturbation is a sin and has dabbled in witchcraft.
Recession still a reality for the poor, says Obama
US president Barack Obama says he doesn't care that the country's recession has been 'offically' declared over.
Minor parties set major tests for Gillard
The leaders of Australia's two major parties have been given a wake-up call.
Beefed-up Crown Minerals to chase deepsea gas
NZ oil and gas exploration will get a substantial boost in government resources, including funding to chase deep-sea methane hydrates that have yet to be commercially exploited anywhere in the world.
Mayor hijacked on Twitter
A John Banks impersonator who bemused followers online with oddball policies and flippant comments could soon be shut down.
Embattled Hide clings to leadership
Rodney Hide continues to cling to his leadership of embattled Act as a party insider and political opponents called for him to step down.
Satirist stirs latte land over Tea Party
Liberal news satirist Jon Stewart is planning a "Rally to Restore Sanity" in Washington next month.