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'The minister wants you out'
The convicted violent criminal who lived in Government minister Paula Bennett's home is out of prison - and has been kicked out of the country.
Risk of terror exaggerated, say British MPs
A committee of MPs has rubbished ministerial claims that Britain still faces a "public emergency" eight years after the September 11 attacks.
Mining on DoC land puts sides at loggerheads
As the Government pushes ahead with plans to open up conservation land for mining, Isaac Davison finds the combination is already causing trouble in the Bay of Plenty.
<i>John Roughan:</i> Coromandel can bear more mining
John Roughan writes that the Coromandel peninsula's beauty is not exceptional and doesn't warrant particular protection.
<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Better controls needed over sloppy ministers
Fran O'Sullivan writes that till now, Key has operated a rather laissez-faire approach to Cabinet management.
<i>Jane Diplock:</i> Unify regulatory framework and confidence will grow
Jane Diplock, CEO of the Securities Commission, writes that the lack of trust in securities in stifling the flow of capital.
Blue-green ambitions
Auckland Central MP Nikki Kaye's stance against her party's proposed mining on Great Barrier Island is not just political it's heartfelt.
<i>John Armstrong:</i> At last, Key's Govt shows some spine
John Armstrong writes that the backbone displayed by Brownlee and Bennett will please the National traditionalists, but we'll have to watch it bend again in election year.
Leaky homes a disaster and a $2b tax windfall
Rotting buildings are NZ's worst catastrophe, but the Govt is cashing in, says a study commissioned by the North Shore City Council.
<i>Jim Hopkins:</i> Be open - modern mining isn't the pits
Jim Hopkins writes that our memories go into cliche mode when politicians mention the digging of large holes.
<i>Brian Rudman:</i> Judges' prejudices unfair in Super City logo contest
Messages are starting to arrive on my desk from disgruntled entrants in the Super City logo contest.
Brownlee slams Labour over mining 'hypocrisy'
Energy Minister Gerry Brownlee accused the Labour Party of hypocrisy yesterday when he revealed the previous government approved 218 permits for mining on conservation land.