Scientists planning to drill deep into the Alpine Fault to understand more about faults and earthquakes can thank Harold Wellman for discovering the fault nearly 70 years ago
Read MoreTax relief needs to benefit charities, not you and me
Finance failures – our $6 billion blame game
Speak English to Me: No Affectations Please.
Electronic media, television in particular, are marred by detestable mannerisms from unprofessional presenters
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday March 24
"Moment of truth" for US bad bank; China to "show flexibility" on protectionism; Likud and Labor begin coalition talks; world's cheapest car; and more
Read MoreThe PM and the eternal dilemma that will reveal him
John Key wants to cut taxes, maintain spending and not saddle future generations with debt. But no country can cut its revenue and increase expenditure at the same time, so conflicted Key faces a hard choice
Read MoreNational News Brief, Monday March 23
Just "one or two" companies on board for nine-day fortnight; government to allow workers to cash in fourth week's leave; Kiwis believe in climate change; and Dunedin has a new mall
Read MoreWaiting for something to happen
What are you meant to do when you've ticked off your to-do list and the baby still hasn't arrived? Make up stuff to do.
Read MoreIt's not easy being Green
Green is the new black, but if the Green Party wants to attract mainstream voters it must confront its daggy image and cliquey mentality
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday March 20
US Fed stuns investors with 'new money' plans; Chinese government says no to Coke; Obama administration looks to double Afghan security force; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Friday March 20
Roads, roads and roads: what's in and what's out as the government announces seven "roads of national significance"; three strikes law could breach international law; police leave camera behind during raid; and a Kiwi drill solves global warming puzzle
Read MoreLet's name and shame the AIG bonus grabbers
So who actually accepted the AIG bonuses? And when is Obama going to stop spending political capital on this mess?
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday March 19
Further cuts to US interest rates "unlikely"; AIG head to testify before Congress; Chinese economic forecast takes a hit; questions about Iran arms trade; Sharia courts in Pakistan's Swat Valley; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief Thursday, March 19
PM: Donate your tax cut to charity; more sensitive documents left with gang members; stem cell trial in New Zealand; cancer treatment times (or health boards) to be slashed; 1080 drop in Wellington water catchment; woman gives birth on plane then leaves baby on board
Read MoreBang 'em up for longer or let 'em out?
The vexed question of what to do with convicted criminals
Read MoreCorrections’ woes grow
Corrections chief Barry Matthews may have a plan to fix the careless handling of offenders on parole, but now he faces more serious trouble—inside the prison walls.
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday March 18
Confidence vote on Sarkozy; Thailand to roll out fiscal stimulus package; Khatami drops out of Iranian race; Pakistan's strengthening parliament; Russia's military modernisation; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Wednesday March 18
Investigation clears police of Wallace shooting but recommends drug test; Housing New Zealand manager flees home after Mob threats; high country could again be for sale to foreign owners; no trains for World Cup; and more
Read MorePakistanis: We Don’t Like Extremists But Can’t We Just Cut a Deal?
Despite appearances, the tolerance for extremism in Pakistan is waning
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday March 17
Zardari reinstates Pakistan's Chief Justice; Australia cuts immigration quota; G20 finance ministers agree to stimulus funding; Netanyahu makes deal with right-wingers; Funes declares himself winner of El Salvador's election
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