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Chicago: Stainless-steel skyline
Criminal record aside, Chicago offers a metropolitan wonderland, says Roger Hall.
Joe Beaglehole: Let the people decide on economy
Balancing tax and spending is not a task we can afford to cede to appointed experts...
Post-war child scandal uncovered by chance
Social worker's digging led to apologies from British, Australian Governments.
Fran O'Sullivan: NZ reaction to Israel 'scandal' exposes official wariness
The close scrutiny of the young tourists shows the SIS harbours deep suspicions when it comes to Israeli activity
All pain, no gain for hip patients
An artificial joint touted as the best on the market has turned into an international medical disaster. The Weekend Herald investigates why no one here saw it coming.
Arena gets chilly makeover for big clash
Two international ice hockey teams have arrived with their dentists for this weekend's sporting showdown.
Hitman, 15, on trial for beheading victims
Arrest of teenager came after bodies were left hanging from a bridge.
PM clears slate for Obama meeting
John Key arrives in Washington today with possibly fewer distractions from his important business at hand.
Prime Minister talks technical with legendary Facebook boss
Facebook founder Mark Zuckerberg greeted Prime Minister John Key on a tour of the headquarters in Silicon Valley yesterday.
Audrey Young: Visit by US Coast Guard on agenda
Although there is still some sensitivity within Pentagon, PM says the idea makes sense.
Adjusting to work after a holiday
What can you do to minimise the jarring sense of being tossed back into the work frying pan?
Bryan Gould: The day I lunched with Rupert Murdoch
Press baron's real danger lies in his blatant influence on politicians and global economic policies, writes Bryan Gould
Bruce Wills: Fewer taxes would help grow the economy for all Kiwis
Labour's proposals will make things a lot worse for exporters, writes Bruce Wills.
My son, the 'American Taleban', is innocent
John Lindh travelled to Afghanistan to help the ruling Taleban fight against Russian-backed insurgents. Then 9/11 happened. US troops tortured him, tried him as a terrorist and jailed him for 20 years.
Fran O'Sullivan: It's time for more gravitas from Key
We need to hear what really matters from the Prime Minister.