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Pain-killing secrets of the opium poppy revealed
Scientists have identified the genes of the opium poppy responsible for the production of the painkillers codeine and morphine.
Hunger striker to be force-fed, rules US court
A British man who has been on hunger strike in a US prison since September 2007 can legally be force-fed by prison authorities, a court has ruled.
Scary! Ultimate close-up with jaws of death
A 5m-long great white shark approaches a cage of divers off the Coast of Mexico. See the photo gallery to find out what happened next.
$900m plan to open NZ internet tap
Plans for a new high-speed link are expected to lead to lower internet prices and unlimited downloads for home connections.
Divorce? It's just a part of modern life
Whenever the wealthy separate, things can get very messy indeed, writes Nick Duerden.
Ask Lonely Planet: Easter in the Andes
We're travelling to a family wedding in San Francisco next April with our two children (aged 1 and 3).
Soccer: Gutsy All Whites fall to fiery Mexico
The All Whites put on a gutsy show during their 0-2 loss to Mexico.
Las Vegas: Sighing in the chapel, with or without Elvis
Las Vegas is where a bride's theme will come true, writes Maria Slade.
I've heard that voice before ...
John Ratzenberger's vocal cords have appeared in all 11 Pixar movies.
Offensive names disappear as Americans redraw map
For more than a century, Negrohead Mountain has towered over the countryside north of Malibu, offering unrivalled views of the Pacific to generations of hikers.
Making the stars shine
It's her job to make celebrities look good. Here we find out what Kiwi Emma Trask's personal tastes extend to.