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<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.

A third of Army far from fighting fit - survey

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.

Taxi killing accused faces China trial

<i>Editorial</i>: Tougher uni entry makes perfect sense

<i>Cartoon</i>: The week that was, part 1

ANZ builds on China links

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.

Bloody Sunday - it started with three shots

Concerns over bailout for Spain

Chinese leader drops in on F&P

<i>Cartoon</i>: Welcome to NZ

Chinese leader calls for co-operation in Pacific

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.

Report blasts Queensland's top cop

Queensland police conduct in Aboriginal man's death 'unacceptable'

Queensland's crime watchdog has slammed the way police handled the death in custody of Palm Island man Cameron Doomadgee.