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South African media face censorship
The South African Government has been accused of resorting to censorship reminiscent of the apartheid era.
Southern Sudan's plan for world's beast capital
Southern Sudan's city planners have come up with a wild idea.
<i>Inga Tuigamala</i>: Boks facing must win
The Tri-Nations moves to the high ground and South African coach Peter de Villiers is on shaky ground.
All Blacks: Lineouts under the spotlight
Lock Tom Donnelly admits a less-than-accurate display against Australia has sent the All Blacks back in front of their computer screens.
Controversial diamond auction brings Zimbabwe $2.6bn pay day
The gems come from the Marange fields where miners were massacred by soldiers and villagers have been beaten, raped and forced to work as virtual slaves.
Silk Road: Tracing the path of ancient footsteps
Jim Eagles travels a well worn path through a historic landscape and finds plenty of remnants from its fascinating past still in place.
Robot to explore Great Pyramid's mysterious tunnels
For 4,500 years, the Great Pyramid at Giza has enthralled, fascinated and ultimately frustrated everyone who has attempted to penetrate its secrets.
Mauritius the melting pot
Its location is little-known but its cultural appeal is huge - Pamela Wade throws herself into the Mauritian mix.
Egypt: Double exposure
A dream assignment helps photographer Chris Sisarich fulfill a life-long ambition.
Jane of the jungle
Inspired by a love of Dr Dolittle and Tarzan to go to Tanzania and study chimpanzees, Jane Goodall has now clocked up 50 years of groundbreaking research into their behaviour. Robin McKie charts her extraordinary story.
Rugby: Wallaby Cooper's ban stands
Quade Cooper has lost his appeal against a two-match suspension.
South Africa: When night falls, lions are kings
It was the impalas I felt sorriest for. Poor little buggers.
Ex-All Black loses battle with bank
A former All Black has lost another round in a legal battle with the SBS Bank over a million dollar debt on a Coromandel property development.
Sudan's leader defies genocide warrant with trip to old enemy Chad
Sudanese President Omar al-Bashir has thumbed his nose at prosecutors and made his first visit to a member state of the ICC.
South Africa: A walk on the wild side
Catherine Masters is entertained by the residents of South Africa's Sabi Sabi Game Reserve.
Sabi Sabi Game Reserve, Kruger National Park, South Africa
Meet the animals living on the wild side of life.
Our final look back: nzherald's best of the World Cup
If you're feeling a bit glum it's all over, relive the best opinion, photos and video from the World Cup with nzherald.co.nz's definitive recap.