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February 3-9 2007 Vol 207 No 3482

  • The Black Page Making an ash of it by Joanne Black
    Without savings, my dream holiday destination will be out of reach.

  • Business The private equiteers by David W Young
    The private equity craze is sweeping the world. But there are dangers.

  • Drink Lucky strike by Keith Stewart
    Jimmy Busby of Edinburgh was a questing man.

  • Editorial Adventure at 87 by Pamela Stirling
    It is becoming increasingly evident that some of us are less prepared for eventual old age than others.

  • Food Here comes the scone by Lois Daish
    Move over, muffins, the scone is making a welcome return.

  • Health & Science Worth the trek by Marilyn Head
    Southland, with its remote location and lack of light pollution, is making a unique contribution to international space exploration.

  • Inbox Funths and games by Jon Bridges
    If you know where to look, there’s a world of monthly observances to enjoy.

  • Media Not worth a mint? by Staff Writers
    The New Zealand Comedy Festival is scrambling to come up with the lolly to help fund this year’s event.

  • Politics Duty is only skin deep by Jane Clifton
    It’s politics, Jim, but not as we know it.

  • Sport Bashing becks by Paul Lewis
    Football’s $US250 million man brings out the worst in us all.

  • Travel Isle be back by Diana Wichtel
    Tahiti may be more fantasy than the real thing, but it’s heavenly all the same.

  • Wide Area News Tough call by Russell Brown
    You’ve got to hand it to Apple. The iPhone could be its future or its folly.