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<i>Brian Rudman</i>: Now it's two party zones? What a waste
It's time John Key put the dummy back in Murray McCully's mouth and sent him to the Chris Carter home for over-stressed politicians.
ARC votes to keep Queens Wharf shed for 'party central'
The ARC, co-owner of Queens Wharf, has voted to keep one of the wharf sheds as a Rugby World Cup "party central" venue, alongside the Govt's temporary Cup structure dubbed the "slug".
Labour's farewell perks - daggers and cognac
Three rugs, four necklaces and a wristwatch from Jacques Chirac were among gifts Helen Clark took with her when she left Parliament.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: Pandering to China on Key agenda
Prime Minister John Key will launch his own version of 'Panda diplomacy' in Beijing today.
Key: NZ not immune to people-smuggling
NZ won't extend the number of refugees it accepts and needs to address the increasing risk of people-smuggling boats hitting our shores, says the PM.
East Timor to house asylum seekers
The federal government has announced efforts are under way to set up a regional processing centre for asylum seekers in East Timor.
Gillard eyeing tougher refugee policy
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard appears set to toughen Labor's policy on asylum seekers.
Ukraine eyes extra $21.5b
Following fast on the declaration of additional help for Hungary, Ukraine has announced that it too will apply for fresh funding; a loan of US$14.9 billion ($21.5 billion) to help plug the country's budget deficit and boost investor confide
Father's doubts on knife crackdown
The father of a young man who was stabbed to death says knife crime law changes are unlikely to be effective in limiting access to weapons.
China Chinese court sentences US geologist to 8 years
An American geologist detained and tortured by China's state security agents was jailed for eight years today.
Australia reconsiders asylum seeker policy
Australia's prime minister is expected to introduce a new border-protection policy this week as the government struggles to cope with boatloads of illegal asylum seekers who have filled an offshore detention center and fueled political deba