US and UK plan global action on financial crisis; shares plunge worldwide–again; Bangkok gripped by protests; Bomb kills Iraqi MP; and more
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World News Brief, Friday October 10
European and Asian markets stabilize; central banks offer coordinated rate cuts; will credit crunch spur a wave of protectionism?; S. Korea and Japan to reopen security talks; snap election in Ukraine; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Friday October 10
No cut to interest rates; National's economic package hits sour note; extra midwives on the way; golden twins to retire from rowing; Warehouse quits supermarket business; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday October 9
Economy and energy dominate second presidential debate; Thai Pm refuses to resign; stock markets slide from Korea to Egypt; Mbeki supporters split ANC; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Thursday October 9
National announces $16.5b tax plan, cuts KiwiSaver and R&D; potential coalition partners critical of cuts; government pays $40m for high-country station, Conchords clean up; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Wednesday October 8
Dow drops below 10,000 as confidence remains shaky; Iceland looks to Russia for bailout loan; Car bomb in Bangkok; Iraqis close to US troop deal; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Wednesday October 8
Another cash rate cut in store?; National's promised tax cuts take a hit; record number of Aussies move to New Zealand; regional fuel tax approved; maternity system criticised; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Tuesday October 7
European stocks fall sharply; US bail-out hasn't eased the crisis; China's finances well buffered; African governance improving - Mauritius number one; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Tuesday October 7
All the news from the new Treasury forecasts; pressure on National's tax cut plans; house prices to bottom-out in March; what did John promise Pita?; and more
Read MoreCheers, Ian
Our first wine winner has been chosen
Read MoreNot so fast with the 'D' word
Economic depression hurts a lot more than this
Read MoreNational news brief, Monday, October 6
Nats tough on repeat offenders; Brain Drain Kiwis heading home; eligible voters have not registered; minor parties have launched their campaigns, but does anyone care?; Wellington keeps WOW Awards; Key attracts the ladies
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Friday October 3
US Senate passes bail-out bill, House may vote Friday (UST); US envoy extends Korean trip; Mbeki stays on Zimbabwe job; EU leaders hold financial summit; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Friday October 3
Dairy prices to drop; Cullen favours US bailout plan; National and Maori Party "cosy up"; Reserve Bank makes money trading the Kiwi dollar; Agent Orange blamed for veteran's death; and more
Read MoreOf television hosts and plastic ponies
A plea to Sainsbury; how the financial crisis will affect the wine market; Palin's hair secrets; My Little Pony turns 25; and more
Read MoreWorld News Brief, Thursday October 2
US hands over Sunni patrol groups in Baghdad; Iraqi security forces suffer increased casualties; Diplomats try to talk down North Korea on nukes; Taliban leader said to be "fit and well"; and more
Read MoreNational News Brief, Thursday October 2
Wall St woes hit New Zealand farms; violent crime up 11 percent; Good Samaritan Austin Hemmings farewelled; just how big is a $50 tax cut?; Rob Guest dies; and more
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Read MoreJust who voted against the bail-out?
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Read MoreWorld News Brief, October 1
Wall St suffers worst one-day fall in 21 years; Fed adds more cash to the markets; Two Koreas discuss single train route; Israel installs US missile defence to counter Iran; and more
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