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Gay man flees to NZ under threat of execution
Steven Kasiko fled to New Zealand after he was one of 100 men a Ugandan newspaper outed as "homos".

'Baby Black' teammate joked about rape online
Baby Blacks hooker Nathan Harris today outed himself as the player being investigated.

Mount Sinai, Egypt
According to Jewish, Christian and Muslim beliefs, Egypt's Mount Sinai is the place where Moses received the Ten Commandments. Today, tourists can spend the night at the summit wrapped in camel blankets and watch the sun rise.

Tunisia's spirited capital has a spring in its step
A year on from the Arab spring, Cathy Packe finds Tunis eager to welcome back tourists.

Africa: Where to stay in Zambia
Despite its remoteness in South Luangwa National Park, Zebra Plains combines discreet indulgence with authentic bush atmosphere.

Mauritius: A hole new world
Golfing novice Charlotte Cripps tries out her swing in an island paradise.

A nation divided: Inside the Urewera Four trial
Tame Iti and his colleagues weren't the only ones on trial for the past five weeks. The terrorism claims in the still-unresolved Urewera case have revealed deep divisions over Maori and Pakeha

The Seychelles: Exotic Indian Ocean escape
This cluster of tropical islands may be the ideal enclave for all things quietly romantic.

Viral campaign seeks most wanted criminal (watch)
A viral video sweeping the internet is making violent Ugandan warlord Joseph Kony one of the most infamous men on...

Kimberley, South Africa
Back in the late 1800s, Kimberley was the scene of a diamond rush that coincided with Johannesburg's gold rush and sparked a population surge.

Michele Hewitson Interview: David Shearer
Labour's leader hints at what's beneath his calm exterior: 'You don't wear your guns on the outside'

Okavango Delta, Botswana
The Okavango - a river that rises in Angola but never reaches the sea - is an awe-inspiring spectacle. It mostly drains into a vast expanse of the Kalahari Basin which straddles Botswana and neighbouring Namibia. The annual influx of crystal clear water provides a haven for rich concentrations of wildlife of all kinds.

Shakira blames Blackberry for close call with sea lion
Pop star Shakira takes to Facebook to recount how she was nearly attacked by a sea lion while on holiday in South Africa.

Romantic places to take your hottie
Whisking your loved one to one of these romantic retreats will impress.

Botswana: Driven to extremes
Former broadcaster Richard Driver heads out on a self-drive safari.