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<i>Peter Bromhead</i>: A birthday gift full of intrigue
With another birthday looming, I've been leaving my usual discreet notes on the caregiver's laptop, suggesting gift ideas for an ageing gentleman with the jaded palate of a prehistoric turtle.
Irate citizens on 'wrong' side of border barrier
A US family's home has ended up on the Mexican side of a border fence dividing the two countries.
Melbourne's last crime tsar faces end of the road
Melbourne crime tsar Tony Mokbel has finally fallen.
Want to eat at one of the world's best restaurants? You'll be lucky
A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.
Grappling-hooked in Mexico City
Who is that masked travel writer? Robin Esrock and he's down for the count.
Spiritual leader on the run
A spiritual leader with close links to New Zealand has been convicted on 20 counts of indecency with children in the United States.
Tennis: Erakovic wins in Mexico
New Zealand tennis No 2 Marina Erakovic has won her 10th ITF singles title.
Border vigilante could face death penalty for murders
A former beautician turned self-appointed border vigilante has been found guilty of murder.
Slice of heaven (+recipes)
Decadent, creamy and delicious, cheesecake has been tempting diners for centuries.
Chill revives memories of bitter battle
Winter in Belgium's Ardennes will forever be linked with Nazi Germany's last great offensive of World War II.
<i>Brian Fallow</i>: Cancun talks highlight climate dilemma
In contrast to the train wreck at Copenhagen a year ago, decent progress was made at Cancun, writes Brian Fallow.