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Beijing: Livin'on a prayer
Jim Eagles gets a privileged glimpse of life in the Labrang monastery in China, where he observes monks in their unswerving devotion.
Phil O'Reilly: NZ needs to pace itself over climate change negotiations
It's foolish to rush into further commitments on cutting carbon emissions, writes Phil O'Reilly
Travel book: <i>To A Mountain In Tibet</i>
The earlier books which saw Colin Thubron hailed as one of the great travel writers were notable for their sparse writing style, keen observation of telling detail and insightful exploration of grand geographic themes.
Brothel checks stepped up for Rugby World Cup
Immigration officials are tightening border controls to intercept overseas prostitutes arriving to work illegally during the RWC...
Justin Bieber threw up during his concert
Justin Bieber vomited during a live performance in the Philippines on Tuesday.
Indian brides told to focus on marriage, not cellphones
A north Indian province has advised young brides not to talk too much on their mobile phones.
Father refuses to accept Thai experts' findings
Sarah Carter's father refuses to accept Thai authorities' belief that her death was not linked to an insect control chemical.
Secret talks on farmers' trading plan
Fonterra's bold plan strikes hurdles, writes Jonathan Underhill.
Thailand death cover-up suspected
The father of a New Zealander who died suddenly in Thailand suspects Thai authorities have covered up the circumstances surrounding her death to protect their tourism industry.
Malaysia: Feast in the East
From butter prawns to tea and scones, expect the unexpected when dining in Malaysia, says Helen van Berkel.
The sights of Malaysia
From the view of high-rise buildings dominating the capital city to hidden sights of sprawling plantations and wet markets, Malaysia has the experience to delight all visitors.
Govt makes it a lot easier for the rich to get NZ passports
Changes to the Government's business migration scheme will make it easier for rich foreign investors to qualify as investor migrants.
History of Bin Laden's property unveiled
Osama bin Laden's inner circle of trusted friends and family kept his location secret from everyone right until the end.