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Life still slow in Cambodia's beach towns
Cambodia's coastal areas provide just as much of an insight to the Cambodian psyche as the more popular temples of Angkor Wat, writes Neda Vanovac.

NZ soldiers killed in Afghanistan
Two New Zealand Defence Force personnel have been killed and six injured in Afghanistan. The NZDF said in a statement the two were serving with the New Zealand Provincial Reconstruction Team.

Thinking small lifts American car sales
Europe and Japan gain, but US makers take a hit as buyers turn away from the thirsty monsters that have ruled the market.

Turkey: Where to stay in Istanbul
Reflecting its location, this 19th-century apartment marries Ottoman heritage with modern flourishes, writes Arifa Akbar.

The pasha!place apartment, Istanbul
Set on the third floor of a 19th century building overlooking the Bosphorus, this spacious apartment can comfortably accommodate up to six people in its three bedrooms.
For further information see istanbulplace.com.

Gold fever returns to Northland
As mining makes a political comeback Catherine Masters finds strong local opposition to the prospect of a Northland gold rush

Olympics: Gold dreams - our most likely winners
New Zealand won’t win eight golds in London, but it doesn’t stop anybody dreaming of stepping on top of the dais.

Top ten things to see and do in Shanghai
Ten things to see in Shanghai, one of the world's most vibrant cities.

Gnarly Bali on crest of a wave
Bali is one of the world's most famous surfing spots. Bevan Hurley finds out why, starting at Kuta Beach.

Bhutan: Royal spotting in the happy kingdom
Jill Worrall encounters Bhutan's affable young king and queen.