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Hide timed $50,000 trip with partner to attend wedding
Rodney Hide timed his taxpayer funded trip with partner Louise Crome to Britain and North America to coincide with the wedding of Crome's brother.
Hide caught 'telling the truth' - Labour
Rodney Hide's remarks that Mr Key "doesn't do anything" and is highly regarded, while "ACT did everything and we are hated" should be a warning to voters, says Annette King.
Hide apologises over Key criticism
Rodney Hide has apologised for criticising John Key's performance, saying it was "light-hearted banter" taken out of context.
Fiji leader expels NZ's top diplomat in row over bans
New Zealand's top diplomat in Fiji, Todd Cleaver, is about to be expelled from Fiji.
Fiji expels NZ and Australian envoys
Fiji's government has accused NZ and Australian envoys of interfering in the nation's internal affairs.
Cup winnings could fund dictator's regime: expert
The Melbourne Cup could become part of an international money laundering scheme if dictator Ramzan Kadyrov's horse wins.
Govt not rushing to make Foreshore and Seabed changes
The Govt says it will repeal the Foreshore and Seabed legislation but not until it has a viable alternative.
Super City structure revealed but job losses unclear
Council staff employed in planning, policy and strategy are most likely to lose their jobs in the Auckland council amalgamation.
Telecom cries foul over rural levy changes
Telecom is crying foul over the government's proposed changes to the levy put in place to protect rural customers when the carrier was privatised in the 1990s, saying it will lead to less investment in outlying areas.
Super City structure to be revealed today
The Auckland Transition Authority will release details of the new Super City's structure to council chief executives today.
Kiwis live well and prosper
New Zealand has made it into the top 10 of a list of the world's most successful countries.
Key scores top marks for crisis plans
Days before its first anniversary, John Key's minority National Government has received a ringing endorsement from voters.