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Secrets of Tokorozawa, the most underrated Japanese city one hour from Tokyo
A world away from the glass and concrete of the Japanese capital.

Christopher Luxon meets Chinese President Xi Jinping
Prime Minister Christopher Luxon has met with China’s President Xi Jinping at the Asia-Pacific economic (Apec) summit in Peru today. Video / NZ Herald

Sultan of Brunei’s extravagant ‘floating palace’ touches down in Auckland
Auckland’s skies saw a flash of grandeur as the world’s most luxurious private jet touched down for a mysterious whistle-stop visit in the City of Sails. Video / Supplied

Hunt v Paddon for the win in final leg of International Rally in Whangārei
Hunt only needed to maintain second place to beat Paddon for the trophy.

How to live like a Parisian - frequent the flea markets
This is where you’ll find the locals - and the vintage Chanel.

Putin to host Brics leaders amid Ukraine conflict and Western isolation
Vladimir Putin seeks to show Western attempts to isolate Moscow have failed.

Why now is the perfect time to take a bite out of Bangkok
Bangkok’s food scene has never looked — or tasted — so good.

Following Norway’s national painter through a landscape of mountains and fjords
Exploring the artistic legacy of symbolist painter Harald Sohlberg.

'Danger is everywhere': Kiwi family stranded in war-torn Lebanon desperate to escape
The Dunedin parents are sheltering with their three children aged 8, 5 and 2.

Justice Minister gave 'every' police officer power to arrest Kim Dotcom
The Megaupload founder plans to fight his extradition order.

Where to find a holiday on the GC away from hardcore Surfers Paradise
Stay here for all the Goldie magic minus the mayhem.

Focus: Calls for change after Auckland construction site’s block walls collapse
Scaffolding and up to eight block walls, each around 3m high toppled over like dominoes on a site in Auckland’s Glen Innes on May 16. Video / Carson Bluck, Cheree Kinnear

The world's best places for sports fans
For those who love sport as much as travel, these are destinations for you.

The insider's guide to not looking like a tourist in Paris
From burlesque shows on a barge to legendary Hemingway haunts

Hamilton teenager all set to take on the world's best billiards players on home soil
Alexandria Endres, 19, has been playing pool since she was 12.

Revealed: Kiwi captain of sunk superyacht 'well respected' sailor
Cutfield broke his silence to Italian media earlier, saying they 'didn’t see it coming'.

Kiwi lawyer's employer speaks out after tragic yacht sinking
Ayla Ronald was among the 15 survivors of the Bayesian, which sank in rough seas.

'Leave now': Foreign Minister tells Kiwis to flee Lebanon and Iran; consider if staying in Israel necessary
Iran has promised 'severe' revenge after the leader of militant group Hamas was killed.

Fly from Sydney to Ho Chi Minh City with Vietnam Airlines
The non-stop flight takes 9 hours. Here's what to expect.

The world will be watching for Taupō's Ironman
Preparations are under way for the World Championships in December.