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Hong Kong company sues BlueScope over failed attempt to buy NZ business
A Hong Kong listed company controlled by billionaire Li Ka-Shing is seeking damages from BlueScope Steel Ltd over a failed attempt to buy a New Zealand iron sands business.
'Mounted goat rugby from hell' may go global
A game in which horseriders struggle for possession of a headless goat should be unleashed globally, an Afghan fan says.
Cricket star admits he was married
Pakistani cricketer Shoaib Malik, who was poised to marry an Indian tennis star, has admitted he is married to another Indian woman.
Sumatra: Kiwi aid workers safe following 7.7 quake
Two New Zealand aid workers are safe and well following this morning's earthquake in Indonesia.
Japan to lay five charges against NZ whaling activist
Japan will lay five charges against anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune, for boarding the Shonan Maru II in the Southern Ocean in February. His lawyer says the situation is potentially very serious.
Unholy row over Indian guru's sex tape
A leaked video has shown an Indian religious leader getting a little too blissful with two shapely women.
Phuket: Like a limestone cowboy
Martin Sykes paddles, pedals and rides elephants around Thai islands.
Phuket: Like a limestone cowboy
Martin Sykes paddles, pedals and rides elephants around Thai islands.
Hong Kong Sevens off to a flying start
For the spectators and the players, the Hong Kong Sevens is still the holy grail or the series, drawing die-hard fans from around the world.
Being bolshie deserves poo penalty
The Amazing Race should introduce penalty points for disrespect and obnoxious behaviour, says Scott Kara.
<i>Bernard Hickey:</i> Should May Wang be allowed to buy NZ's dairy farms?
Kiwis concerned about NZ farms being sold to foreign investors have no one to blame but themselves, writes Bernard Hickey.
Amazing x-ray shows gamer's lucky escape
An x-ray illustrates in shocking detail how a Chinese boy was stabbed through the head after a row over a video game.