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<i>John Armstrong:</i> Declaration featherlight but rich in symbolism
The declaration is so light on where the NZ-US relationship goes from here that it could have floated out of the Beehive on hot air.
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Ministers meet <i>Hobbit</i> filmmakers
Two senior ministers have made themselves available to mediate in the industrial dispute surrounding The Hobbit after meeting with Fran Walsh and Sir Peter Jackson today.
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Foreshore bill through first reading
Rebel MP Hone Harawira broke ranks with his Maori Party colleagues in Parliament today and voted against the legislation that will replace the Foreshore and Seabed Act.
![My invitation to dine with Peter](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
My invitation to dine with Peter
What goes on behind the scenes when leading chef Peter Gordon collaborates with a leading company to launch a new product.
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Police will investigate Green leader's complaint
Russel Norman alleges he was assaulted by the security staff of Chinese Vice President Xi Jinpin at Parliament.
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Popularity fears cost Urewera settlement, says Tuhoe
Tuhoe representatives believe they had Cabinet numbers to secure ownership of Te Urewera National Park but say a nervous prime minister acting unilaterally stood in the way.
![Six departments in the gun as Govt hunts for leakers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Six departments in the gun as Govt hunts for leakers
Up to six Government departments face investigation in the hunt for the sources of leaked Cabinet papers.
![After the Beehive, some cake designing perhaps?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
After the Beehive, some cake designing perhaps?
He probably should not give up his day job, but Prime Minister John Key has won some encouragement from experts for his artistic endeavour.