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South Island neurosurgery reforms announced

A panel of experts has recommended retaining neurosurgery services at both Dunedin and Christchurch hospitals - a verdict met by cheering crowds.

Goldfish on duty at G20

Obama hits perfect note for host

Wong accused of using ministerial title to aid husband

Joyce accused of trying to stymie vision for city tunnel

Ex-mayor 'deflated' by minor position

Risk in turning back regulatory clock

EU shifts trade focus to BRIC nations

Aussies consider capping salaries

<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Berlusconi acting like typical Italian male

Italian PM Silvio Berlusconi's promiscuous behaviour isn't really frowned upon by his countrymen, writes Gwynne Dyer.

Fear of missing the boat on trade rouses Japan

Labor basks in Clinton glow

National will need Act at election, website predicts

A website is predicting that National is likely to need the embattled Act party in order to govern after next year's election.

Kim Jong Il confidant dies

Chinese artist under house arrest

Drinking age law change

Britain's jobless face compulsory work

57-year-old mother of twins breaks Australian record

A 57-year-old woman is believed to have become Australia's oldest mother after giving birth to twins last week.