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MMP shake-up if vote is 'yes'
The most unpopular features of MMP could be ditched if voters opt to keep the electoral system in the referendum on it at next year's election.
Anxieties persist despite Beijing's growing power
From the Western perspective, China has been unwilling to shoulder responsibilities that go with greater international power.
The unique style of Sarah Palin
71 per cent of Americans do not consider former Alaska Governor Sarah Palin as presidential material.
Terror threat targets top sports events
A militant group with links to al Qaeda has warned the world not to send sports people to competitions in India, including the Commonwealth Games.
MMP referendum questions released
What do you think of the proposed questions for next year's MMP referendum?
<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> I can smell the uranium on your shares
No-one could have smelt the uranium on John Key's shares if he had ensured they were tucked into his blind trust in the first place.
<i>John Roughan:</i> Less will be more for city's front deck
The powers that be are growing anxious over the lack of inspiring design ideas for Queens Wharf.