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A shining new showcase for New Zealand art
As Auckland Art Gallery reopens its doors today, Linda Herrick walks through its marvellous collection of New Zealand art.

China: Kashgar's old quarter
The traditional ways hold sway in one small corner of the north-west's bustling capital - for now, writes Jim Eagles.

Nick Smith: Exports key to architect's growth
Designer with a focus on retailing is finding receptive markets in Australia and beyond

Pingyao: Walled city hides living history
The historic city of Pingyao has so far kept the sprawl of modern China at bay, writes Jacqueline Smith.

Taxi driver murder verdict due next week
The widow of taxi driver Hiren Mohini will soon know how long the man who murdered her husband will spend in jail.

Fran O'Sullivan: China ready to fight for its pound of flesh
Trade Minister will be under pressure in Beijing to live up to the terms of the FTA.

Warning for NZ as global stocks fall
The Dow has plummeted 4.4 percent overnight, dropping below the 11,000 level for the first time since November, as markets continued a global sell-off. It comes as Standard and Poor's warns New Zealand is among the countries that could suffer...

China PR offensive: West has nothing to fear
China is launching a public relations offensive in NZ and the rest of world, saying the West....

On the money ... China cashes in on its beauty
Duncan Gillies visits a land where the scenery is out of this world and everybody wants to sell him something.