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$400k spent on Bain compo judge
The Government has so far paid $400,000 to employ a Canadian judge to evaluate whether David Bain should receive compensation.
Escaping Syria's civil war
Former NZ diplomat Warren Searell called Damascus home until the Arab spring made life far too dangerous. This is his story.
Call for 'speedy passage' of alcohol bill
Auckland Mayor Len Brown is urging Parliament to pass the alcohol law reform legislation soon, so communities can prepare to use the new rules effectively.
Debate: Should the MMP 5 per cent party vote threshold be reduced?
In our second debate on the Electoral Commission's recommendations for MMP, Graeme Edgeler and Muriel Newman put the arguments for and against reducing the threshold. Join the debate and leave your comments at the end.
Family 'delighted' by Bain engagement
David Bain's future mother-in-law says she is "delighted" to welcome him to the family, after his engagement was confirmed today.
Bain compo bid ruling not far off
David Bain will soon discover whether he will get a multimillion-dollar payout for being wrongfully imprisoned.
Last-ditch bid to limit alcopops
The Labour Party will make a last-ditch attempt to introduce strict limits on the sale of sweetened alcoholic drinks after the Government backed down on its plan to ban high-strength alcopops.