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NZ ranked fourth in global economic freedom rankings
NZ is the fourth most economically free country in the world according to a US think tank and the Wall Street Journal.
Triple Aussie killer dad lived in NZ - report
A 37-year-old man, who shot dead his three children in Melbourne, lived in NZ for five years earlier this decade before moving to Victoria.
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.
India: Four Kiwis in Kerala
Sydney Smith describes the wonderful holiday she won in the Herald Travel-Singapore Airlines Travel Magic competition last year.
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.