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![Storm clouds over freedom camping 'birthright'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Storm clouds over freedom camping 'birthright'
Freedom camping could become anything but under proposals designed to stop tourists disrespecting their surroundings.
![Trio resolves $17m lotto dispute](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Trio resolves $17m lotto dispute
A battle between three friends over a $17m prize has been settled on the day a trial was due to begin.
![Fewer UK fans expected for RWC 2011](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Fewer UK fans expected for RWC 2011
Estimates from the Ministry of Tourism point to lower numbers of British rugby fans traveling here for the 2011 World Cup.
![International guest nights up in February](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
International guest nights up in February
Overseas visitors spent 1.7 million guest nights in commercial accommodation in February.
![Air NZ to code share with Continental Airlines](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Air NZ to code share with Continental Airlines
A new agreement gives Air NZ access to parts of the US not previously available with its current airline partners.
![Council charged $100,000 for blocking Waiheke airfield revamp](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Council charged $100,000 for blocking Waiheke airfield revamp
The Auckland Regional Council has been ordered to pay almost $100,000 to a developer.
![Neighbours give Shore 'love motel' cold shoulder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Neighbours give Shore 'love motel' cold shoulder
A bid to set up a North Shore version of a Brazilian "love motel" has struck trouble after neighbouring businesses withdrew offers to hire out their carparking spaces on busy nights.
![Aussies claim $250,000 Lotto prize](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Aussies claim $250,000 Lotto prize
An Aussie couple who bought a Lotto ticket on a whim, while holidaying in NZ, are winging their way back across the Tasman to collect their $250,000 prize.
![Mining critics 'ignore the facts' says Govt](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Mining critics 'ignore the facts' says Govt
The opposition has seized on an article in the Economist which derides New Zealand's "clean, green" image as the Government continues to deal with fallout after Monday's mining plans announcement.
![Thames mining: Environment vs Jobs](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=795)
Thames mining: Environment vs Jobs
Environmental concerns versus a shrinking job market have left Thames locals split on the Govt's plan to open more Coromandel land to mining.