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Mark Hotchin: I need $7000 a week
Former Hanover Finance boss Mark Hotchin wants a $7000-a-week allowance to maintain his lifestyle on the Gold Coast. The Securities Commission gave the Hanover co-founder a $1000-a-week allowance after freezing his NZ assets.
Mark Hotchin hot and bothered in luxury hideaway
Mark Hotchin is living a life few Kiwis could dream of, despite a court order freezing his NZ assets.
Doctor claims wrongful detention
A doctor claims his career at Gold Coast Hospital was ruined by a false accusation of terrorism about him.
Assange's mother angered by appeal
The mother of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has condemned Swedish prosecutors' decision to lodge an appeal blocking her son's freedom.
Assange due in court tonight
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange was scheduled to appear in a London court on Tuesday seeking to fight his extradition to Sweden.
WikiLeaks boss in court tonight
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will reportedly appear in a London court tonight (NZT), in a second attempt to win bail. He's also issued a statement, through his mother, saying he's determined to fight for the future of WikiLeaks.
WikiLeaks boss speaks out from prison
The founder of WikiLeaks has issued a plea from jail for his supporters to keep fighting, accusing Visa, Mastercard and Paypal of being instruments of US foreign policy.
Rural Victoria on flood watch
Residents in the Australian state of Victoria remain on emergency alert for flooding today.
Flooding disaster across east Australia
Reports are calling NSW's floods the worst inundation to hit the state in 50 years.
Daily sunscreen use halves incidence of melanoma - study
A five-year Australian trial appears to have confirmed that sunscreen use can help prevent the rare but often deadly form of cancer.
Queensland: Twin towns
The oddly named Town of 1770 also specialises in quirky transport, finds Pamela Wade.
Mum fears assassination of WikiLeaks son
The mum of WikiLeaks creator Julian Assange fears her son may be assassinated for leaking hundreds of thousands of secret US government documents.
Brisbane: The delight of going by the Tilt Train
Riding the rails up Queensland's coast is a visual feast, writes Jim Eagles.
Battery eats boy's throat away
A Queendland boy came close to dying after swallowing a small battery.
Cricket: Ashes tweeter no fan
An American woman has become an unwilling focus of the cricketing world's attention during the Ashes series.
Miner's family flies to NZ for grim wait
The family of Aussie miner Willy Joynson is clinging to hope the father of two is still alive.
League: Carney named player of the year
Todd Carney completed his stunning return to league by picking up the RLIF International Player of the Year award.
Queensland: Emerald lady back to her beautiful best
Elliot Island abounds in natural wonders, writes Pamela Wade.