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Canada: Stunning journey to edge of the world
Wildlife, thrilling scenery and art abound on Canada's Sunshine Coast, writes David Eames.
Tears and recriminations in Tucson
Flickering candles, flowers and stuffed toys cram the pavement in the immediate vicinity of shot congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford's office.
Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada
Wildlife and thrilling scenery abound along this picturesque stretch of Canadian coastline.
<i>Nicola Lamb</i>: Politics of fear spawn politics of the gun
There was something awfully inevitable about the Tucson shooting, writes the Herald's Foreign Editor Nicola Lamb.
<i>Editorial</i>: Rhetoric of violence must be reined in
It would be dangerous to instantly suggest that the shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was the product of a poisoned political climate in the United States.
The National: Bigger than they ever imagined
Frontman Matt Berninger talks to Scott Kara about how his glum New York band The National couldn't be happier after breaking out of indie cult-dom
<i>Gehan Gunasekara</i>: Heavy price for place in US good books
What is the cost of a US free trade deal?
Meg Ryan and John Mellencamp dating on the sly
A new year, a new romance: Actress Meg Ryan and veteran rocker John Mellencamp are reportedly dating on the quiet.
Hefner proves it's never too late for love
Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has become engaged for the third time at the age of 84 - to his current 'number one girlfriend'.
Air NZ welcoming new 777 to Auckland
The first of Air New Zealand's new fleet of 777-300ER aircraft took off from Boeing's Seattle headquarters yesterday, and began what the airline is calling an economy-class revolution.