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<i>Liam Dann:</i> Disaster forces Govt to spend up

One upside of the Christchurch earthquake is that nature has unleashed the biggest job creation scheme NZ has seen.

MPs to vote on strategy for Afghan withdrawal

Britain is facing calls to set out a detailed timetable for the withdrawal of troops from Afghanistan.

<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Ethics too important to leave to chance

Stoning woman to be lashed over photo

Iran has sentenced a woman facing execution for adultery to 99 lashes for allowing an unveiled photo of herself to appear in a UK newspaper.

Mayor compared to Giuliani post 9/11

Mayor Bob Parker is unsure about the comparison with former New York mayor Rudy Giuliani, but the earthquake that struck Christchurch could help him keep his job.

<i>Chris de Freitas:</i> Best approach to quakes: lessen vulnerability

Chris de Freitas says risk-management planning can help society in practical and economic ways.

<i>Aust election:</i> Reform dispute delays decision

A decision on who will form the next Australian government could still be a while away.

<i>Duncan Gillies:</i> The key to surviving brother of all battles

<i>John Roughan</i>: A city can have what it will pay for

Asylum seekers tortured upon return

Kingmaking trio still deciding

A final decision on who will govern Australia for the next three years is not expected until next week.

NZ to spend $3.5m on Pacific tsunami system

The Govt will spend $3.5m to upgrade tsunami warning systems across the Pacific, Murray McCully announced today.

<i>Inside Money: </i>Why financial advisers need monitors

Just in time for Spring the Code of Professional Conduct for Authorised Financial Advisers (AFA) has blossomed.

Palin on a roll

Welfare review extended

Hague: gay allegations untrue