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Exodus to Australia slows

The number of Kiwis moving to Australia slowed to its smallest monthly pace in almost three years, as local economic prospects start overshadowing Australia's.

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Convicted fraudster, Gerald Morton Shirtcliff (file).

No case against CTV fraudster

A fraud inquiry by Australian police has failed to find wrongdoing by a New Zealand engineer who oversaw the construction of Christchurch's CTV building.

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US President Barack Obama and Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard (File: Reuters)

'Ameristralia' union doomed

The campaign to create Ameristralia, a merger of Australia and the US to form one nation, appears to be doomed.

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NZ diabetes patients could join lawsuit

An Australian law firm is calling on New Zealanders to get involved in a US class action if they think they have developed cancer by taking diabetes pills.

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Australian politician caught out on Facebook video

A senior Australian politician has fallen foul of social media.

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Australian prime minister Julia Gillard

The week in Australia with Rachel Morton video

Australia's budget was also delivered this week, with two significant changes.

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Shane Rattenbury (AAP)

Politician knocked down by kangaroo

An Australian politician taking his morning jog through the national capital has come off second best after crossing a kangaroo.

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Children left alone after beach tragedy

Two children have been found alone on a beach in Western Australia, as the search continues for their 48-year-old father.

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Actos was prescribed to thousands of patients between 2001 and 2009

NZers invited to sue over diabetes drug video

New Zealanders who've developed bladder cancer after taking a drug to treat type 2 diabetes are being urged to join a group lawsuit.

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