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Cash-strapped state welcomes return of big bonuses

Madonna praises 'IT' girl GaGa

Penelope Cruz joins <i>Sex and the City</i> sequel

White Hot Monday but a distant memory

Mad Men creator sacks real-life Peggy Olson

Kater Gordon, hired as a personal assistant to <I>Mad Men</I> creator Matthew Weiner, quickly rose to a position on the series' writing staff. Now she has been fired... and no one quite knows why.

NZ market closes slightly lower

Cyberbullying victim fights back after 'skank' attack

An ex-model slammed in a blog as a 'lying, whoring skank' challenges web users anonymity - and succeeds.

Aussie stocks close stronger

NZ dollar rises as Aussie rates climb

Key praises 'historic' UN nuclear resolution

A UN Security Council resolution on nuclear non-proliferation is historic and significant, Prime Minister John Key says.

'Look forward to seeing a lot more of you', Obama tells Key

Barack Obama speaks glowingly of NZ during two quick chats with John Key in New York today.

Key 'impressed' by Obama's speech

Prime Minister John Key had a surprise meeting with United States President Barack Obama in New York today.

Key-Obama's shock meeting precedes 'hateful' UN address

John Key's shock meeting with Barack Obama is followed by a walk out during Iran leader's "offensive" UN speech.

Birthday Boss: Bruce Springsteen turns 60

Rock legend Bruce 'The Boss' Springsteen is celebrating an important milestone today. He's turning 60.

Key butters up Clark with Vogel's at NY meeting

John Key and his predecessor swap views during a "wide ranging" discussion in New York.

Jackman puts heat on world leaders

Actor Hugh Jackman is calling on world leaders to make progress in climate change talks in New York this week.

Murder at luxury NY hotel

US ready for the John Key show