| Source: | Lateline |
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| Published: | Tuesday, August 5, 2008 7:56 AEST |
| Expires: | Monday, November 3, 2008 7:56 AEST |
The New Zealand Treasury Department says it is already too late to avoid a recession. A Treasury Report forecasts the New Zealand economy will contract for the second successive quarter.
Australian clay animation feature Mary And Max will open next year's Sundance Film Festival.
Mount Isa's Mayor has been awarded the Golden Ernie for the most sexist public comment of the year.
Five Algerian terrorism suspects have been released after almost seven years at Guantanamo Bay.
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