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Gillard slams flip-flopping opposition
Despite ruling out any kind of carbon price before 2012, Julia Gillard says she's still the safest bet for the planet.
East Timor to house asylum seekers
The federal government has announced efforts are under way to set up a regional processing centre for asylum seekers in East Timor.
Gillard eyeing tougher refugee policy
Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard appears set to toughen Labor's policy on asylum seekers.
Australia reconsiders asylum seeker policy
Australia's prime minister is expected to introduce a new border-protection policy this week as the government struggles to cope with boatloads of illegal asylum seekers who have filled an offshore detention center and fueled political deba
French film causes a furore
A new movie throwing light on the plight of refugees in Calais longing for a new life in Britain caused a political storm in France. Peter Calder spoke to its director in Paris.
Students' long wait for visas appals minister
Jonathan Coleman is demanding his officials come up with a plan to speed up the time it takes to process student permits.
Migration shrinks to just 250 in May, more Kiwis cross Tasman
Migration dropped to an 18-month low last month as more New Zealanders moved across the ditch.
Ladies of night chase World Cup score
Some Kiwi ladies are hoping for a different kind of score when the soccer World Cup kicks off this weekend in South Africa.