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<i>Gill South</i>: The lesson from BP It doesn't pay to lose focus on sustainability
Large and small business must embrace green concepts to help the bottom line, say authors of a new book.
NZ scientist Russian spy suspect
One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.
<i>Paul Thomas</i>: Drug decriminalisation makes sense
The War on Drugs makes the Afghan campaign seem like a blitzkrieg akin to 1967 when Israel cleaned up Egypt, Syria and Jordan in six days and rested on the seventh.
Govt didn't look at environment when awarding oil permit
Official documents show the Government did not consider the environment when awarding an East Cape off shore oil exploration permit.
Twice dead in Mexico
Authorities in central Mexico say a newborn baby girl, who was declared dead but later revived inside her coffin, has died.
BP chief executive to step down - report
Embattled BP chief Tony Hayward is planning to step down within a matter of weeks, a London-based newspaper reports.
Cap on oil well kept shut despite leaks
The US government allowed BP to keep the cap shut on its oil well for another day despite news the well is leaking.
Gulf spill a familiar story in oil-soaked Nigeria
The brown spots run like a trail of blood down the deserted coastline near this fishing village. Just underneath a handful of sand lies spilled oil.
Drug baron ballads prove fatal for Mexican musicians
Mexican musicians who perform songs about drug barons have become the targets of rival drug gangs.
Soccer: NZ sure to rise in rankings
There are set to be big winners and losers in the rankings after the Fifa World Cup if early upsets continue.