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Power firms warned against profiting from ETS windfall

Looming prison tower offends community

A $218 million prison development towering over Auckland's Southern Motorway has horrified residents, principals and community leaders.

Israeli envoys' capital return

<i>Quentin Duthie</i>: Toxic legacy dispels myth of clean mining

$15,000 demand outrages Bennett

Paula Bennett has attacked the integrity of a solo mother who is asking for $15,000 to settle a privacy complaint against the minister.

Arrest warrant for Thaksin

Israeli police question Olmert

Will the Emissions Trading Scheme have a negative impact on the economy?

Thaksin decision for court

Search for Mexican politician called off

EU leaders find it difficult to click in efforts to save euro

Govt heat sparks SOE move to expand

30-year transport strategy ready for Super City

Rich-poor gap basically same after Budget, English claims

Bill English says his Budget will leave the gap between rich and poor "about the same".

<i>Tapu Misa:</i> Inequality bound to hurt us all in the end

Tapu Misa writes that the growing divide between rich and poor makes solidarity and a sense of community more difficult.

<i>Editorial:</i> Preschool Budget cuts right move

<i>Paul Holmes</i>: Politicos' tall tales, rich pickings

Anti-whaling activist treated like 'psychopathic killer'

Anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune, imprisoned in Japan, believes he will be found guilty and fears a lengthy jail sentence.