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<i>Fran O'Sullivan</i>: NZ behind eight ball on China's pool table
New Zealand may find itself economic toast if it doesn't get a comprehensive China strategy together - and fast.
Banks says it with $11,500 of flowers
John Banks has racked up an $11,523 bill for flowers in his current term - including a $60 bunch to the Mayor from office staff when he was ill.
Fiji expels Australian diplomat
The interim Government in Fiji has expelled Australia's Acting High Commissioner today.
Prison will bring $1.2b to region, says Collins
A new prison to be built in South Auckland will bring $1.2bn in economic benefits over 30 years, Judith Collins says.
Gillard looks on course for election in late August
An Australian election could take place as early as August 28, with PM Julia Gillard's Cabinet meeting today to lock in the details.
Govt adds $54m to retail deposit guarantee scheme
The Government has added $54 million to its total provisioning for potential payouts under the Crown retail deposit guarantee scheme.
Govt finances better than expected
Tax revenue was bigger than forecast and spending lower in the 11 months to the end of May, says Treasury.
Seven Immigration staff fired - rest get lecture
Immigration NZ's chief says the sacking of seven staff for code of conduct breaches this year could shatter public confidence.
List MPs put their $40,932 elsewhere
Seven list MPs are receiving almost $41,000 each a year to run offices in their local communities but choose not to.