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		<title>Jane Clifton: the (self) importance of being Winston</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/jane-clifton-the-self-importance-of-being-winston/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/jane-clifton-the-self-importance-of-being-winston/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 12 Jun 2013 23:47:14 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Listener</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[peter dunne]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Perennial kingmaker Winston Peters is gearing up for his next election. ]]></description>
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		<title>Jane Clifton: Peter Dunne&#8217;s gobsmacking fall from grace</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-peter-dunnes-gobsmacking-fall-from-grace/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-peter-dunnes-gobsmacking-fall-from-grace/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 08:33:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Why would Mr Moderation even consider leaking the GCSB report? My best guess: midlife crisis. ]]></description>
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		<title>Jane Clifton: Terror in the beltway</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-terror-in-the-beltway/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-terror-in-the-beltway/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 07 Jun 2013 02:30:48 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Listener</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[novopay]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[russel norman]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ MPs who think theyve stared fear in the face aint seen nothing yet. ]]></description>
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		<title>Aaron Gilmore is back, and blogging. I think</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/aaron-gilmore-is-back-and-blogging-i-think/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/aaron-gilmore-is-back-and-blogging-i-think/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 05 Jun 2013 15:00:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Internaut]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aaron gilmore]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blogging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Top Story]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Does anyone know whether the former National MP's dad's cat was called Champers? ]]></description>
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		<title>Jane Clifton: Just feed the children</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-just-feed-the-children/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-just-feed-the-children/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 04:55:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Listener</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Feature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Immigration]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[winston peters]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ The bottom line is that giving children healthy food cannot go wrong. ]]></description>
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		<title>Revealed: report that damns flagship public-sector programme</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/revealed-damning-better-public-services-report/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/revealed-damning-better-public-services-report/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 04 Jun 2013 01:56:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[state services commission]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Top Story]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Better Public Services report says leadership seen as schizophrenic and programme will fail to meet deadline. ]]></description>
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		<title>Jane Clifton: Less equal than others</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-less-equal-than-others/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-less-equal-than-others/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 21:40:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Listener</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[constitution]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[gcsb]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Top Story]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Its a slippery slope when the Government removes fundamental rights. ]]></description>
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		<title>Press gang</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/press-gang-3/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/press-gang-3/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 23 May 2013 01:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Listener</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Current Affairs]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Mag Features]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ The parliamentary press pack is out of control, some observers say, as it focuses on the trivial and hounds MPs out of office. ]]></description>
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		<title>Judith Collins fails replicant test</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/judith-collins-fails-replicant-test/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/judith-collins-fails-replicant-test/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 16 May 2013 03:38:21 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Internaut]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[blogging]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[judith collins]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The justice minister accidentally answers the Blade Runner question on Twitter. ]]></description>
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		<title>Jane Clifton: Less mouth, more muscle</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-less-mouth-more-muscle/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-less-mouth-more-muscle/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 15 May 2013 23:40:08 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Listener</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aaron gilmore]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Feature]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[mmp]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ A torpid Government seems to be revving up on all fronts. ]]></description>
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		<title>Jane Clifton: Capital chimes</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-capital-chimes/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-capital-chimes/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 08 May 2013 23:40:25 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Listener</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aaron gilmore]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Top Story]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Unitary Plan]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ John Keys latest faux pas highlights the Auckland-Wellington divide. ]]></description>
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		<title>New Zealand parliament again breaks out in song</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/new-zealand-parliament-again-breaks-out-in-song/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/new-zealand-parliament-again-breaks-out-in-song/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 07 May 2013 08:42:01 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parekura Horomia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[parliament]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[waiata]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Maori waita sung from the gallery following emotional tributes to the late MP Parekura Horomia. ]]></description>
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		<title>Jane Clifton: Bridled power</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-bridled-power/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-bridled-power/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Sun, 05 May 2013 18:30:30 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Listener</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Auckland Council]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[maurice williamson]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Top Story]]></category>

		<guid isPermaLink="false">/?p=98124</guid>
		<description><![CDATA[ Having created Auckland, the Government wants to run it too. ]]></description>
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		<title>Aaron Gilmore and the non-apology apology</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/aaron-gilmore-and-the-non-apology-apology/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/aaron-gilmore-and-the-non-apology-apology/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 02 May 2013 05:26:13 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[The Internaut]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[aaron gilmore]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[apologies]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Top Story]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ Updated: The Christchurch-based list MP has learnt the hard way the perils of a "half-hearted apology". ]]></description>
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		<slash:comments>1</slash:comments>
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		<title>Parekura Horomia: the barefoot Tolaga Bay boy and the bus</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/parekura-horomia-the-barefoot-bus-driver-from-tolaga-bay/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/parekura-horomia-the-barefoot-bus-driver-from-tolaga-bay/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 29 Apr 2013 06:57:51 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Parekura Horomia]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Top Story]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ The 2000 maiden speech by Labour MP Parekura Horomia, who has died at the age of 62. ]]></description>
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		<title>Jane Clifton: Power politics</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-power-politics/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-power-politics/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Fri, 26 Apr 2013 06:10:05 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Listener</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Electricity]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ There are no innocent parties in the posturing over our costly electricity. ]]></description>
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		<title>&#8220;Hey Clint&#8221; &#8211; on spin doctors and soundbites</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/hey-clint-on-spin-doctors-and-soundbites/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/hey-clint-on-spin-doctors-and-soundbites/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 23 Apr 2013 10:58:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[gareth hughes]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The dig at Gareth Hughes is a glimpse into TV's soundbite culture - remember Ed Miliband's excruciating effort? ]]></description>
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		<title>The Australian take on NZ&#8217;s marriage equality law</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/the-australian-take-on-nzs-marriage-equality-law/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/the-australian-take-on-nzs-marriage-equality-law/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 22 Apr 2013 01:56:26 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[The Internaut]]></category>
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		<category><![CDATA[julia gillard]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ A mixture of admiration and frustration - but Australia is still more progressive than its neighbour, insists one writer. ]]></description>
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		<title>Jane Clifton: Mate accompli</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-mate-accompli/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-mate-accompli/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 23:53:16 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Listener</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Are jobs for the boys and girls just another perk of Parliament? ]]></description>
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		<title>NZ’s marriage equality bill approved by MPs &#8211; full coverage and reaction</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/nzs-marriage-equality-bill-a-longblog/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/nzs-marriage-equality-bill-a-longblog/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 21:59:11 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Legislation to enable same-sex marriage in New Zealand wins 77-44 in third reading: the debate and the aftermath, with video. ]]></description>
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		<title>NZ’s marriage equality bill, full coverage &#8211; part four</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/nzs-marriage-equality-bill-full-coverage-part-four/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/nzs-marriage-equality-bill-full-coverage-part-four/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:04:07 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ Committee stage, warring avatars: March 19 - April 2 ]]></description>
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		<title>NZ’s marriage equality bill, full coverage &#8211; part three</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/nzs-marriage-equality-bill-full-coverage-part-three/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/nzs-marriage-equality-bill-full-coverage-part-three/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:03:33 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[louisa wall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage equality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage equality bill]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ January 24 - March 14: select committee stage, second reading. ]]></description>
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		<title>NZ’s marriage equality bill, full coverage &#8211; part two</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/nzs-marriage-equality-bill-full-coverage-part-two/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/nzs-marriage-equality-bill-full-coverage-part-two/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 11:02:46 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[louisa wall]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The first reading, select committe stage: August 29 - November 19 ]]></description>
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		<title>NZ’s marriage equality bill, full coverage &#8211; part one</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/nzs-marriage-equality-bill-full-coverage-part-one/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/nzs-marriage-equality-bill-full-coverage-part-one/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Wed, 17 Apr 2013 10:00:53 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[louisa wall]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage equality]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[marriage equality bill]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ 26 July - 29 August: Louisa Wall's bill is drawn from the ballot, the debate begins. ]]></description>
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		<title>Judith Collins: why I admire Margaret Thatcher, icon and outsider</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/judith-collins-why-i-admire-margaret-thatcher-icon-and-outsider/</link>
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		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 19:00:12 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[judith collins]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The NZ cabinet minister explains why the former Conservative leader, whose funeral is today, meant so much to her. ]]></description>
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		<title>Jane Clifton: The spies who lost their mojo</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-the-spies-who-lost-their-mojo/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/jane-clifton-the-spies-who-lost-their-mojo/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 16 Apr 2013 02:59:37 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>The Listener</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Intelligence]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[SIS]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ We can only hope that when theyre not making headlines, our secret agents know what theyre doing. ]]></description>
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		<title>We are all better off for Thatcher’s Britain</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/we-are-all-better-off-for-thatchers-britain/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/current-affairs/politics/we-are-all-better-off-for-thatchers-britain/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Mon, 15 Apr 2013 20:30:34 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
				<category><![CDATA[Politics]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[margaret thatcher]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Shane Jones]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Top Story]]></category>

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		<description><![CDATA[ A bold and genuine leader, Thatcher set an example for us all, writes former Young Nationals president Shane Frith. ]]></description>
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		<title>John Key&#8217;s honeymoon is over, and over again</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/john-keys-honeymoon-is-over-and-over-again/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/john-keys-honeymoon-is-over-and-over-again/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 05:26:40 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The prime minister's honeymoon with media and public has been consistently ending for years. ]]></description>
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		<title>Interview: Wallace Chapman</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/television/interview-wallace-chapman/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/television/interview-wallace-chapman/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Thu, 11 Apr 2013 00:09:35 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>fiona.rae</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[Television]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[Interview]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The Back Benches host discusses the return of the show, the puppets, and the advice he got from Paul Holmes. ]]></description>
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		<title>Margaret Thatcher – some online reading</title>
		<link>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/margaret-thatcher-some-online-reading/</link>
		<comments>http://www.listener.co.nz/commentary/the-internaut/margaret-thatcher-some-online-reading/#comments</comments>
		<pubDate>Tue, 09 Apr 2013 07:15:20 +0000</pubDate>
		<dc:creator>Toby Manhire</dc:creator>
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		<category><![CDATA[The Internaut]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[editorials]]></category>
		<category><![CDATA[margaret thatcher]]></category>
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		<description><![CDATA[ The former British PM has died aged 87. A roundup of  the Listener archive, the British front pages, editorials, and more ... ]]></description>
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