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Uzbekistan: Kyzylkum Desert crossing
Not all survive Central Asia's hostile Kyzylkum Desert, writes Jim Eagles.
China trial for Auckland slaying will make history
The man accused of murdering Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini last year will stand trial in China next month...
Netball: Ferns find feet after making a slow start
Tutaia's struggles meant the favourites trailed in first quarter.
Tracey Barnett: Repeat after me - being gay is okay
Stir caused by opera character's sexual identity shows society still mired in paranoia.
Netball: Silver Ferns tick off another win
The smile has returned to coach Ruth Aitken's face after her side ran riot against Wales tonight.
Cinema's grande dame: Catherine Deneuve
At 67, French screen legend Catherine Deneuve embodies the essence of growing old gracefully. Helen Barlow surveys the life and loves of the star and talks to her about her new film, a feminist comedy.
PM feeling the heat as election loss looms
A novice politician has Thailand's leader scrambling to keep his job. Andrew Buncombe reports.
Wendyl Wants to Know: Artificial sweetener leaves a sour taste
Each week, Wendyl Nissen takes a packaged food item and decodes what the label tells you about its contents.
Aston Martin breaks tradition with pint-sized prestige
Ultra-luxury carmaker teams up with Toyota to produce a surprising runabout for urban drivers.
Whitcoulls - the next chapter
In an exclusive interview, the book and stationery chain's new owners tell Karyn Scherer about their plans for one of the best-known names in NZ retailing.
Lady Gaga refutes claims she profited from charity
Lady Gaga has branded claims she tried to profit from her charity wristbands as "misguided".
Transformers 3: More mystery on the dark side
The new Transformers film is better, says its director, and not just because it's embracing 3D technology - it's more intriguing. Sandy Cohen reports.