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'Occupy' movement reaches New Zealand
Almost 2000 protesters plan to occupy Auckland's Aotea Square for the next six weeks.

The Pill affects sexual partner choices - study
Women who take the Pill tend to choose as partners men who are less attractive and worse in bed but who are a sounder bet for a relationship.

Where to stay in Cyprus
People have sought out the sulphur springs at Ayii Anargyri for centuries, writes Minty Clinch.

Paris collections awash with romance
Romance was in the air at the Paris collections, where that sentiment was widespread almost to the point of ubiquity.

Siberian region says it has Yeti proof
Bold claim comes after a gathering of "Yeti experts" in Siberia's Kemerovo region.

World sharemarkets up on Euro bank plan approval
Sharemarkets in Europe and the US are up after investors appeared to endorse the European plan to recapitalise threatened banks.

Don't miss: Scott, Shackleton & Antarctic Photography
This exhibition will mark the centenary of Captain Robert Falcon Scott's ill-fated journey to the South Pole.

Hungary: Beyond the big city
Many tourists never venture beyond Hungary's capital but there's a lot more to the country than Budapest's charms: from spas and vineyards to wetlands teeming with birds.

Hungary: A family favourite in central Europe
From spas and vineyards to wetlands teeming with birds, a holiday in Hungary has much to offer, writes Mike Unwin.

The downside to looking on the bright side
If you are always seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, be warned - it could be an oncoming train.

London embraces Spanish food scene
From the world's tennis number one, Rafael Nadal, to the globe's top restaurant, El Bulli, it seems we can't get enough of all things Spanish, including sherry.

Pisa expert says Big Ben leaning
Whether the British parliament is leaning to the left or right depends on your point of view but Big Ben is officially tilting.

World markets up after new Euro debt moves
World markets rose overnight after intervention by the Bank of England and the European Central Bank eased fears about the European debt crisis.

Carousels and movie stars: Has Marc Jacobs signed off in style?
Marc Jacobs pulled out all the stops for what is widely believed to be his final show for Louis Vuitton in Paris yesterday.

Paris Fashion Week: Chanel's watery wonderland
Guests were welcomed to an underwater playground at the Chanel show in Paris yesterday.

Royal wedding dress exhibit a tidy earner
The Duchess of Cambridge's wedding dress has proven to be a tidy earner for the Queen.

Italy: Tuscany without tourists
Heather Whelan goes off the beaten track to a place where the past is part of the present.