Like the rest of the country, I have watched events unfold at Pike River, and have hoped and prayed for the safe return of the 29 men still in the mine. Like the rest of the country, my heart sank when I received word this afternoon of the second blast in the tunnel. | Read more
Statement by Secretary Clinton on the Pike River Mine Explosion | Read more
An opportunity for the world to see Asia Pacific through your unique lens | Read more
The protocol that updates the double tax agreement between New Zealand and the United States is now in force, Revenue Minister Peter Dunne announced today. | Read more
The U.S. Department of the Treasury today announced the entry into force of a Protocol amending the income tax treaty with New Zealand. Approved by the U.S. Senate on July 15, 2010, the Protocol officially entered into force today when the United States notified New Zealand that it had completed the required procedures for bringing the Protocol into force. | Read more
The current outlook for the US economy may bogged in pessimism, but Derek Thompson, staff editor at TheAtlantic.com, believes there is good news to be found. | Read more
Prime Minister John Key this evening announced an agreement has been reached between the New Zealand Government and Warner Bros that will enable the two Hobbit movies to be directed by Sir Peter Jackson to be made in New Zealand. | Read more
A "cyber storm" of internet attacks is being mounted against dozens of New Zealand businesses and government agencies in a multimillion-dollar international exercise co-ordinated by the United States' Department of Homeland Security. | Read more
A space rocket which has its origins in a Kiwi bloke's garden shed is being sought after by Nasa, the United States agency responsible for the first moon landing. | Read more
The United States military in Hawaii offered their assistance after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake in Canterbury but were turned down because local authorities have the situation under control, Civil Defence director John Hamilton said | Read more
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