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<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Out of touch, way out of line
They have something in common, Chris Carter and the Manurewa Cosmopolitan Club - they both keep digging when they're deep in the hole.
SFO to investigate Hubbards
Several entities run by veteran Timaru financier Allan Hubbard have been placed in statutory management over irregularities involving investments worth $134 million.
<i>John Armstrong</i>: Labour gets headlines, National gets job done
Political commentator John Armstrong says nothing happening in politics this week had a hope of upstaging the fall and fall of Chris Carter.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> China ready to back NZ's UN bid
Fran O'Sullivan believes the visit to NZ by Chinese Vice-President Jinping is probably of more long-term importance than a visit by his US counterpart, Joe Biden.
Labour pair's 186 'please explains'
Former Labour ministers Mita Ririnui and Parekura Horomia were sent 186 reminders and requests between them over credit card spending.
Barcelona: Prankster draws a line with tourists
A mystery graffiti protester is dividing Barcelona's old quarter streets into separate lanes for the tourists and the "normal" Barcelonans.
ACC said rape pain not enough, alleged victim says
Just days after being raped by a stranger, a woman received a letter from ACC saying her pain wasn't enough to deserve counselling, she says.
Tizard buys French to uphold NZ pride
Judith Tizard says she bought a $155 bottle of champagne during a dinner with Australian ministers as a matter of national pride.
Brown's dinner helps ex-bikie sing new tune
A former gang member-turned opera singer has corroborated Manukau Mayor Len Brown's explanation for an $810 dinner.
ACC failing to help most sex abuse victims
Almost 90 per cent of ACC claims for sex abuse counselling have been turned down or held for more information since rule changes last October.