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Hong Kong's vanishing heritage
Jim Eagles discovers Hong Kong villagers fighting to preserve their way of life.
China air deal set to boost tourism
A new air link between China and New Zealand could boost tourist spending by up to $50 million a year.
Cricket: Guptill eyeing World Cup
Martin Guptill hopes he's done enough to cement his place in the Black Caps' in the lead up to next year's World Cup.
Vietnam: Higher learning
A trip to Vietnam's mountainous and beautiful north allows visitors to experience authentic tribal life, writes Rob McFarland.
Yachting: Ainslie on top as Minoprio falls
Match racing world champion Ben Ainslie says the early demise of Adam Minoprio was the key moment of his successful campaign.
Yachting: Little mistakes cost Minoprio big
Adam Minoprio says it was just little mistakes at the wrong time that led to his shock ousting at the Monsoon Cup.
Meet the stars of the Asian Games (+ video)
They are world famous in China and their eye-catching displays were one of the stories of the 2010 Asian Games.
Karzai linked to Taleban releases
Staff at the US Embassy in Kabul are concerned about unauthorised releases of prisoners which have been happening.
Tennis: The pressure of one billion expectations
We like to think Richie McCaw has to deal with intense expectations but what about the hopes of a billion people?
Athletics: Life after Valerie for Hellier
Kirsten Hellier has taken the high road to China and is loving every minute of it.