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Triple Aussie killer dad lived in NZ - report
A 37-year-old man, who shot dead his three children in Melbourne, lived in NZ for five years earlier this decade before moving to Victoria.

Hong Kong company sues BlueScope over failed attempt to buy NZ business
A Hong Kong listed company controlled by billionaire Li Ka-Shing is seeking damages from BlueScope Steel Ltd over a failed attempt to buy a New Zealand iron sands business.

Sumatra: Kiwi aid workers safe following 7.7 quake
Two New Zealand aid workers are safe and well following this morning's earthquake in Indonesia.

India: Four Kiwis in Kerala
Sydney Smith describes the wonderful holiday she won in the Herald Travel-Singapore Airlines Travel Magic competition last year.

Japan to lay five charges against NZ whaling activist
Japan will lay five charges against anti-whaling activist Peter Bethune, for boarding the Shonan Maru II in the Southern Ocean in February. His lawyer says the situation is potentially very serious.

Phuket: Like a limestone cowboy
Martin Sykes paddles, pedals and rides elephants around Thai islands.

Phuket: Like a limestone cowboy
Martin Sykes paddles, pedals and rides elephants around Thai islands.

NZ can't afford to host the Rugby World Cup again - McCully
Murray McCully said the 2011 World Cup "may be the last time our small country of 4 million people can afford to host a rugby world cup".

Hong Kong Sevens off to a flying start
For the spectators and the players, the Hong Kong Sevens is still the holy grail or the series, drawing die-hard fans from around the world.