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Smoker takes heart to Parliament
A former smoker brought his diseased heart to Parliament for MPs to look at today, telling a select committee of his five heart attacks caused by smoking-related disease.
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Brown slams Banks' Olympic idea
Manukau Mayor Len Brown says John Banks' surprise plan to bring the 2020 Olympic Games to Auckland is a "flight of fancy".
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'I was loyal' - Gillard defends move to oust Rudd
New Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard stands by her decision to topple Kevin Rudd, highlighting her loyalty to him as a deputy.
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Prisons to become smoke-free from next year
Department of Corrections bosses found taxpayers could be liable for lawsuits from prison guards exposed to inmates' second-hand smoke.
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FlyBuys fall out for MPs
Prime Minister John Key is among senior Government figures left red-faced after their staff claimed FlyBuys points when spending taxpayer money.
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<i>Matt McCarten</i>: Labour must take an Aussie lesson and harden up
Matt McCarten explains why it may be hard for NZers to understand what happened to Kevin Rudd.
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Judge accuses Prince Charles of exceeding powers
A UK Judge has accused Prince Charles of grossly exceeding his constitutional powers by interfering in a £3bn property development.