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Brothel checks stepped up for Rugby World Cup
Immigration officials are tightening border controls to intercept overseas prostitutes arriving to work illegally during the RWC...

Justin Bieber threw up during his concert
Justin Bieber vomited during a live performance in the Philippines on Tuesday.

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
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
Fonterra's bold plan strikes hurdles, writes Jonathan Underhill.

Start-ups find their progress stalled by 'valley of death'
The gap in New Zealand's capital markets needs addressing urgently, writes Franceska Banga.

Thailand death cover-up suspected
The father of a New Zealander who died suddenly in Thailand suspects Thai authorities have covered up the circumstances surrounding her death to protect their tourism industry.

Malaysia: Feast in the East
From butter prawns to tea and scones, expect the unexpected when dining in Malaysia, says Helen van Berkel.

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
Changes to the Government's business migration scheme will make it easier for rich foreign investors to qualify as investor migrants.

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
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
Week of nostalgia covers antiquated monarchy, yesterday's terrorist and old political battles

Kyoto: Savouring a bit of Japanese cheese
It's silly and a little fake, but Kyoto's Movieland is also pretty fun, says Michele Hewitson.

Gwynne Dyer: Bin Laden's prospects died long before he did
Terrorist leader's al-Qaeda enterprise has been moribund for years, writes Gwynne...

'Weak' NZ terror laws worried US
A leaked diplomatic cable shows the US was deeply concerned with "inherent weaknesses" in NZ's terror laws.

Editorial: Bin Laden's death symbolic victory for US
If there is a day that a 'war on terror' can end, it might have been yesterday.

Nintendo vows to fight back with Wii replacement
As the technology for Nintendo's best-selling Wii and DS consoles has aged, sales have slowed significantly.