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Taleban ambush targeted newly arrived NZ troops
New Zealand troops were fortunate not to be killed in a Taleban ambush.
Single ticket for public transport closer
A single ticket that can be used on Auckland buses, trains and ferries, and in the long run, around NZ, is a step closer, after NZTA funding approval today.
China forced to examine deep prejudices
A black woman's appearance on a talent show in China has provoked a storm of abuse on the internet and a rare debate on racism in the media.
Fonterra's $3.7m eased departure of 'fall guy'
A Fonterra executive paid $3.7m when he left the dairy giant this year, was said to have been the fall guy for the disastrous investment in China's San Lu milk company.
<i>Audrey Young:</i> Key plans pitch on free trade deal to Japanese
John Key will make a bold pitch for a free-trade agreement between Japan and New Zealand tonight.
Grandmas: Good for girls, bad for boys
Study shows only granddaughters are likely to benefit from having their paternal grandmothers involved in their early lives.
Rugby: Smith dropped to Aussie bench
The Wallabies are ringing in the changes ahead of Saturday's Bledisloe Cup test in Tokyo.
Flying cars, heated pants: Why can't we buy this stuff?
Jet packs! Motors that run for ever! Centrally heated pants! We've been promised these wonders, and many more, for ages. So what's the hold-up?
PM: Trade deal big step for economy
John Key says the signing of a free trade deal with Malaysia is another vital move towards a "step change" for the NZ economy.