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Kiwi Vietnam war hero dies
A former New Zealand Vietnam war hero who was recently presented with a bravery award for saving the lives of Australian soldiers has died.

Chinese dairy bid hits snag
A Chinese bid to buy 20 NZ farms will be rejected or severely restricted after an Overseas Investment Office review, the Herald understands.

Games: Athletes village open for business
Forget the mosquitoes - the Commonwealth Games athletes village is officially open for businesss.

Games organisers dismiss warnings
Organisers of the Delhi Commonwealth Games have dismissed Australian government warnings of terrorism risks.

Jurors shown knives found near murdered woman
The knives found near the body of a stabbed woman in a suitcase have been handed around a jury in a transparent case.

Delhi Games security move 'illogical'
The NZOC says the decision of the three team sports to engage their own security advice ahead of the Delhi Games defies logic.

Review to decide Commonwealth Games go-ahead
New Zealand Commonwealth Games bosses have insisted they won't be cutting corners on security for next month's Delhi Games.

Tajikistan - Overwhelming hospitality
The 51st Traverse team are treated to overwhelming hospitality as they journey through Tajikistan, writes Rob Gray.

Ask Lonely Planet: Revive romance at child friendly resorts
Advice on travelling in Asia with a toddler.

Rugby: Hong Kong test in doubt?
There is speculation that the fourth Bledisloe Cup test could be moved from Hong Kong to Europe due to poor ticket sales.

Apocalypse then
As a soldier in Vietnam, Karl Marlantes came face-to-face with war. Thirty years later he has turned that experience into a New York Times best-seller.

World at their feet
World celebrates 21 years in the fashion business and its ongoing plans to keep breaking barriers.