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A giant leap for the natural world
After 18 years of debate and two weeks of talks delegates from 190 countries have agreed on a treaty to halt the mass extinction of species.
China baulks at sharing the West's post-party hangover
What happens if two countries cannot agree on the appropriate value for their mutual exchange rate? All sorts of accusations start to fly around.
Bethune and Sea Shepherd cut ties in bitter row
Pete Bethune has alleged Sea Shepherd ordered him to scuttle the Ady Gil after its collision with a Japanese whaling vessel.
NZ dollar nears 75USc as world stocks rally
The New Zealand dollar is nearing 75 US cents after share markets around the world rallied overnight.
Motorsport: Dixon off the pace
New Zealand's, Scott Dixon, will have to weave his way through a bit of traffic at the Japan 300 IndyCar race at Motegi today.
Interactive wine
New technology gives consumer instant information about their wine of choice.
Basketball: Tall Ferns lose series
A top performance from Jillian Harmon was in vain as the New Zealand women's basketball team suffered a series loss to Japan.
NZ scientist Russian spy suspect
One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.
Don't miss: Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Ages)
History unfolds on the atmospheric streets of old Kyoto during this grand costume parade.
Review: Dragon Quest IX
It's Japan's best-loved game and now in its ninth incarnation and third decade, it might finally be catching on in the West. Giles Richards reports.