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John Lindh travelled to Afghanistan to help the ruling Taleban fight against Russian-backed insurgents. Then 9/11 happened. US troops tortured him, tried him as a terrorist and jailed him for 20 years.
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As John Key prepares for a White House visit next week, New Zealand's Pacific role is growing in value.
The climate dissenter holds his ground
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Fran O'Sullivan: It's time for more gravitas from Key
We need to hear what really matters from the Prime Minister.
Rakon crystallises high-tech China project
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