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Wednesday, 03 Dec 2008

Thai airport blockade to end

NZ govt to decide whether Hercules is needed

Relief looks in sight for Kiwis trapped in Bangkok, with disruptive protests set to end after a court ruling stripped Thailand's Prime Minister and his party from power.
Key frustrated over Air Force 757s being out of NZ
Protesters cheer Thai ruling
Key's handling of Thailand crisis criticised

Climbers in for long stay on Mt Cook

By GILES BROWN and JOHN HARTEVELT

A rescue party may not be able to reach two climbers stranded on Aoraki Mt Cook until Saturday, in echoes of the drama that cost Kiwi climber Mark Inglis his legs.

Credit crunch stress claimed Kiwi life

High-flying New Zealand financier Ross Stephenson took his life because of the global credit crunch, an inquest in Britain has been told.

Relief for Christmas

By DAVID HARGREAVES - BusinessDay.co.nz

Another massive interest rate cut by Reserve Bank Governor Alan Bollard will be a boost for cash-strapped New Zealanders heading into Christmas.
Inflation to return as 'a big concern'

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National News

Man claims paid $25 for each car clamped

By KATIE WYLIE - The Press

The man responsible for clamping the car of a pregnant paraplegic at Christchurch's Eastgate Shopping Centre says his former colleagues are paid $25 commission for each vehicle they clamp.

Woman found dead in Auckland public toilet

'Air NZ family' gathers at Canet beach

Six murder accused 'lay blame on others'

World News

Bill of rights to rein in Aust Parliament

By CYNTHIA BANHAM, JONATHAN PEARLMAN - SMH

Australia is a step closer to getting a bill of rights, which could enshrine rights to free speech and non-discrimination.

Obama to name Richardson head of Commerce Dept

Russian court jails teens for murdering 20 migrants

Croat police turn on anti-govt Facebookers

Business

GM asks for US$18 billion bailout

Reuters

General Motors Corp has asked the US government to save it from failure by extending US$12 billion in loans and another US$6 billion in credit as part of an unprecedented federal intervention into the struggling auto industry.
US carmakers submit plans to Congress

Govt could be guaranteeing $40b borrowing by May

British Airways in merger talks with Qantas

Pacnet coy on AAPT

New Zealand Market Summaries

Intra-day trading
Entertainment

Brad Pitt 'proud' of growing family

Reuters | 12:00PM

Brad Pitt says he's proud of his growing family with partner Angelina Jolie and that the Hollywood super-couple will consider marrying if they "feel it's important to our kids".
Ange is pregnant again - report

Does anyone know where Axl Rose is?

Final Big Day Out line-up confirmed

Trent Reznor finds his happy place

Entertainment

Trent Reznor finds his happy place

Nine Inch Nails are coming to New Zealand for the first time in nine years. Front man Trent Reznor tells Chris Schulz he's trying to make up for years of addiction and depression.

Sport

NZ teen makes surfing history

Paige Hareb has made a stunning breakthrough into the highest echelon of professional women surfers.

Lifestyle

Oh no Grandma, not undies again

Thinking of giving your loved ones socks, underwear, scented bath oil or maybe a non-stick fry pan for Christmas? Think again, especially grandparents.

Travel

The other side of Honkers

Hong Kong conjures images of heat, pollution and overcrowding. But Greer McDonald discovered something unexpected - greenery.

Technology

Nokia's N97 doesn't impress

Enthusiasm for Nokia's new N97 touchscreen smartphone is only lukewarm, as the company struggles to match the popularity of Apple's iPhone.

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Opinion Poll

How much do you think the Reserve Bank will cut interest rates by on Thursday?

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