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![Phil O'Reilly: NZ needs to pace itself over climate change negotiations](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Phil O'Reilly: NZ needs to pace itself over climate change negotiations
It's foolish to rush into further commitments on cutting carbon emissions, writes Phil O'Reilly
![Travel book: <i>To A Mountain In Tibet</i>](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Travel book: <i>To A Mountain In Tibet</i>
The earlier books which saw Colin Thubron hailed as one of the great travel writers were notable for their sparse writing style, keen observation of telling detail and insightful exploration of grand geographic themes.
![China: Tranquillity among the palace hordes](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
China: Tranquillity among the palace hordes
There's still beauty in the bustle at Beijing's Summer Palace, writes Jim Eagles.
![Indian brides told to focus on marriage, not cellphones](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Indian brides told to focus on marriage, not cellphones
A north Indian province has advised young brides not to talk too much on their mobile phones.
![Father refuses to accept Thai experts' findings](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Father refuses to accept Thai experts' findings
Sarah Carter's father refuses to accept Thai authorities' belief that her death was not linked to an insect control chemical.
![Secret talks on farmers' trading plan](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Secret talks on farmers' trading plan
Fonterra's bold plan strikes hurdles, writes Jonathan Underhill.
![Start-ups find their progress stalled by 'valley of death'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Start-ups find their progress stalled by 'valley of death'
The gap in New Zealand's capital markets needs addressing urgently, writes Franceska Banga.
![The sights of Malaysia](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
The sights of Malaysia
From the view of high-rise buildings dominating the capital city to hidden sights of sprawling plantations and wet markets, Malaysia has the experience to delight all visitors.
![Govt makes it a lot easier for the rich to get NZ passports](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Govt makes it a lot easier for the rich to get NZ passports
Changes to the Government's business migration scheme will make it easier for rich foreign investors to qualify as investor migrants.
![History of Bin Laden's property unveiled](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
History of Bin Laden's property unveiled
Osama bin Laden's inner circle of trusted friends and family kept his location secret from everyone right until the end.
![Daughter: Bin Laden was taken alive](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Daughter: Bin Laden was taken alive
Osama bin Laden's 12-year-old daughter has reportedly told Pakistani investigators that her father was captured alive.
![Crucified body found in Korea](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Crucified body found in Korea
The body of a man with his hands and feet nailed to a wooden cross and a crown of thorns on his head was found in an abandoned Korean quarry.
![Brian Rudman: Brit fantasy to Hollywood action spin](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=871)
Brian Rudman: Brit fantasy to Hollywood action spin
Week of nostalgia covers antiquated monarchy, yesterday's terrorist and old political battles