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HIV trial: Accused was 'love of his life'
The Crown has closed its case against a man charged with infecting his lover with HIV.

'Terror threat' sees laptops banned
UK to ban electronic devices on UK-bound flights from Middle East.

HIV trial: Man denies making up claims
A man has denied making up allegations his ex-boyfriend gave him HIV because he was angry about infidelity.

On trial for infecting boyfriend with HIV
A man charged with knowingly infecting his partner with HIV promised he was "fine", a court has hear.

Japan: Land of contrasts
Think of Japan, and often the image that comes to mind is a futuristic one.

National gets $50k from Oravida founder
Milk exporter Oravida has put another $50,000 into the National Party's war chest.

Deal puts Colombia on NZ radar
A deal to allow for 14 flights a week to Colombia has been signed and more agreements are in the pipeline.

More than 9000 high school students to take the stage
The 42nd ASB Polyfest kicks off in Manukau this morning.

Yahoo boss to get $33 million payout
The amount is lower than a $US44 million valuation disclosed in September

How safe is flying for 3.8b travellers?
Some measures of air safety have gone backwards, but the risk of being in a plane crash continues to fall.

Vietnam: 24 hours in Hanoi
Lucy Casley shares her guide to making the most of Hanoi's many treasures.

NZ millions in palm oil company
Millions more dollars have been invested by a Government superannuation fund in an international palm oil company embroiled in labour abuse allegations.

Why this video is pure comedy gold
Take a look at why its possibly the funniest video of the year.

Travel insider: Malaysian Borneo
Thai wine importer JW Sam shares his top picks for what to see and do on tropical Borneo.

New hope for breast cancer screening
Microwave imaging could soon be available for breast screening to detect cancer.

Rhino shot, killed at French park
In a shocking new development, a rhino has been slaughtered at a French zoo for its horn.

Bali 'card game' scam costs Kiwi family thousands
A Kiwi father on holiday with his family in Bali was kidnapped for more than four hours and forced to pay a card game which scammed him out of $2000.

Watch NZH Local Focus: French couple sail back to Tauranga after 20 years
French sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Watch NZH Local Focus: French couple sail back to Tauranga after 20 years
French sailors Jean-Pierre and Paulette van Hille have returned to Tauranga after 20 years to continue their long love affair with New Zealand. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Deradicalisation: NZ asks Malaysia's advice
New Zealand has sought advice on deradicalisation from the Malaysian Government.

Heart attack killed Kim, says North Korea
North Korea has rejected an autopsy finding that nerve agent killed Kim Jong Nam.

It's a little bit funny
Some mysteries you encounter while travelling you'll never get to the bottom of.

Yangon: Travelling in time
As modern influences come to Myanmar, the past is always near, writes Neda Vanovac.

Spinning yak yarn for outdoor clothing
Twenty three year-old Stefan Warnaar was inspired to start his business on his OE. Warnaar opens up about competition.

Watch NZH Local Focus: Te Matatini reaches Asia
Can't understand Te Reo? Hakarongo Mai will help you out. This year, the live translation service for Te Matatini launched an app to help non-Te Reo speakers keep up with performances. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Return to Laos
Warriors star Shaun Johnson returned to his roots, and took a documentary crew along for the ride.