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Critics vocal on Obama's peace prize
US President Barack Obama's recent Nobel Peace Prize has generated much praise as well consternation around the world.
Key silent on meeting with Dalai Lama
Two months after sending John Key an invitation to meet the Dalai Lama, organisers of the Buddhist leader's NZ visit say they have not received a response.
<i>Gwynne Dyer:</i> Sanctions against Iran now seem inevitable
Western intelligence agencies have known about Iran's second uranium enrichment plant, hidden in the mountains west of Qom, since construction began in 2006.
Stop humiliating me, traveller pleads
A NZ citizen of Middle Eastern origin says he is discriminated against by Customs officials who interrogate every time he returns home.
Church gunman sent 'alarming' emails
A man who allegedly held a gun and knife at staff of a church close to a daycare centre had previously sent two angry emails to the church.
Shame of the elders abandoned by family
Some Indian grandparents are being brought to NZ by their families only to be used as babysitters and then 'practically abandoned'.
Lincoln University apologises for 'Nazi' party
University Vice-Chancellor says Nazi-themed party "inappropriate and clearly falls short of acceptable behaviour".
'Ignorant' students' Nazi shame
A student party with Nazi-themed costumes was an "abhorrent demonstration of ignorance," says the Jewish Council.
Vicar speaks in vile tongues
An Auckland church leader allegedly used phrase "Jesus Christ" during a foul-mouthed outburst at Sunday School children.