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Africa's epic five-country reserve
World's largest conservation area legally established in southern Africa.
Egypt's deserted pyramids a 'revolution' special
Coralie Carlson had a Wonder of the World all to herself when she visited Dahshur this northern summer.
Michele Hewitson Interview: Keith Quinn
Forty years in a blokey, sometimes unkind profession hasn't left a dent in the genial exterior of rugby's 'old bear'
Swaziland: Speed dating for the King
Sometimes - but not every year - Swaziland's king picks a new bride from among women taking part in the annual Reed Dance.
Cup ticket sales still $30m short
With 17 days to go until the start of the World Cup, and 42 days for the tournament to run, ticket sales are still $30.5 million short of the $268m target. NZ will still lose $39m if all the tickets are sold.
Death and the maiden: The tale of 'Tangiwai'
It might be a film named for our greatest rail disaster but Tangiwai is also a tragic tale of love and cricket.
Paul Holmes: A crime beyond punishment
But how do you punish such a heinous crime as Anders Breivik's? Paul Holmes says there is nothing that could be good enough.