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As crisis builds, Lebanon’s government is nowhere to be found
NYT: The country of 5.4m people already stuck in a dejected state of nonstop emergency.
Katherine Rich: The case for a four-year electoral term
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Petrol price risk: Oil spikes after Iran’s missile attack on Israel
Financial Times: Sustained price increases likely if a wider regional war breaks out.
Israel’s invasions of Lebanon: How the last three conflicts ended
Financial Times: The land offensive follows multiple invasions over the past 50 years.
Pink Floyd agree deal to sell music rights to Sony for $635m
Financial Times: The deal marks an end to years of infighting among band members.
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Editorial: Can we really stop young teens from using social media?
OPINION: Bans have had little success but unrestricted access has been disastrous.
Watch: First look inside New World Mt Albert after $6m expansion
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Letters: National’s short-sighted ferry proposal is way off track
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Ryan Bridge: Driven to distraction – are speed limits the issue or lazy Kiwi drivers?
OPINION: Don’t we have to just let people drive and allow accidents to be the lesson?
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Richard Prebble: What’s gone wrong with the news media
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From Lisbon to Porto: Unforgettable experiences on a Viking Portugal River cruise
Australian author Kathy Lette explores the Douro river on a vibrant cultural adventure.
Sean Combs’ White Parties were edgy, A-list affairs. Were they more?
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Market close: NZ sharemarket posts healthy gain
Another day of heavy trading as stocks rally on increasing business confidence.
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Govt can't protect property owners' wealth in face of climate change, MPs warn
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Why the Foodstuffs merger decision is likely headed to the High Court
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Israeli military begins first ground incursion into Lebanon in nearly two decades
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Financial Times: Virgin Australia would return to long-haul flying as part of the deal.
Chinese stocks surge 8.5% in best day since 2008
Financial Times: Investors bet rally which began with Beijing’s stimulus package has legs.
Opinion: Save the Chateau - the Govt must act to protect our heritage
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