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Flag debate: Maori split on need for new design
Many Maori would welcome a new flag if it reflected tangata whenua. However, concerns remain about disrespect for the current ensign.
Tehran braces for fresh protests
Tonight, Iran begins marking 31 years since the country's Islamic revolution.
Polls show Aussies still love their Union Jack
Tony Hughes is Ray Martin's nightmare: a republican firmly in favour of dumping the Queen, but not the Union Jack.
High hopes for One Tree Hill
A grove of young native trees on the stark summit of One Tree Hill could mark the push to finalise Treaty claims by 2014.
The law according to Dimbleby
To the powerful men and sporadic women of Whitehall, gathered in this room, on this day, the young man standing in front of them has no last name.
Rugby: Career was mostly fun and games
Former Herald rugby writer D.J. Cameron chronicles the deeds of one of our most highly regarded rugby identities, Fred Allen.
<i>John Roughan</i>: New design would have to win everyone over
There are just two ways, I think, to change a flag. One requires a constitutional catastrophe. Another way is simply to design a better one.
Maori flag copyright not about money - designer
The woman who designed the Tino Rangatiratanga flag disputes accusations that the family of embattled Maori Party MP Hone Harawira are "cashing in" on the flag.
Harawira's family aimed to cash in on flag - report
Maori Party MP Hone Harawira's family reportedly planned to make money from the Govt's decision to allow the tino rangitiritanga flag to be flown on government buildings on Waitangi Day.
Literary juggernaut first among equals
Celebrated author JD Salinger spoke to readers in his own special way.