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Blair recalled for second round of Iraq inquiry
Tony Blair is to be recalled before the Iraq inquiry.
Polio epidemic in Congo
A sudden epidemic of polio has ravaged the Democratic Republic of Congo.
La Nina heatwave sweeps the country
New Zealand is in for a long, hot summer as La Nina hits our shores, says the National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research (Niwa).
Theatre Review: Gagarin Way
Gagarin Way is about current political apathy; nonetheless it expects its audience to have a wee bit of political awareness, particularly vis-a-vis 20th century British history.
Tiny house movement thrives amid real estate bust
At least one tiny corner of the US housing market appears to be thriving.
Korean conflict - What the global media is saying
What the international media is saying about North Korea's latest act of aggression.
NZ condemns attack on South Korea
New Zealand is adding its voice to international outrage over North Korea's artillery attack on South Korea's Yeonpyeong Island.
Haiti: Epidemic fears rise as cholera hits Port-au-Prince
The disease has begun to infect residents of the capital's densely populated tent cities, where more than a million people are still living.
Obama backs India for UN Security Council
Barack Obama has thrown his support behind India becoming a permanent member of the UN Security Council.
You live in one of the best places on Earth
New Zealand is the third-best country to live in the world, according to the latest United Nations index, which is aimed at measuring development.
NZ third best place to live - UN report
NZ is the third best country to live in the world, climbing 17 places in the latest United Nations' index aimed at measuring development.
A giant leap for the natural world
After 18 years of debate and two weeks of talks delegates from 190 countries have agreed on a treaty to halt the mass extinction of species.