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PM's chip off the old block leaves mark on gift to China
In Rotorua with Chinese Ambassador Zhang Limin, the Prime Minister took a mallet and chisel to what will be a 10m kauri waharoa, or gateway.
Verdict soon on PPPs for schools
Finance Minister Bill English says decisions will be made mid-year on whether to use public-private partnerships to build new schools and a new prison.
Moves to help mum and dad investors
Mum and dad investors could get a one stop shop agency to watch over investments under a new proposal being considered by the Government.
Sewage pipe to be kept as monument
One of Auckland's oldest eyesores - the concrete sewer pipeline across Hobson Bay - is to join the city's list of 14,000 historic sites.
Anti-abortion doctors challenge guidelines
Anti-abortion doctors are challenging new Medical Council guidelines covering the way doctors who object to abortion must deal with patients.
English dampens hopes of big tax cut
Finance Minister Bill English has poured cold water on hopes of a cut in the top income tax rate to 30 per cent.
<i>Tracey Barnett:</i> All commentary, no analysis, all of the time
Commentators, pundits, columnists, people like me who get their little heads put in a box on the left side of the story, are myopic sheep - on a good day.
Sarah Palin – Presidential material?
Could Sarah Palin become a serious contender for US president?