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James Cameron slams ultra-conservative 'madman'
Avatar director James Cameron has bared his teeth to an ultra-conservative Fox News commentator who called him 'the Antichrist'.

Salmon: Twice as nice on ice (+recipes)
Fancy a caribou stew or a moose steak? Put Alaska on the agenda.

Drugs war soaking Mexico-US border blood red
Narcotraficantes, or drug dealers, can buy the murder of many, and the loyalty of nearly everyone.

US lawmakers poised for historic healthcare vote
The US House of Representatives is poised for a historic vote that could bring into law the biggest changes to the country's healthcare system in half a century.

Four Tet - There Is Love In You
Scott Kara reviews new album There Is Love In You from Four Tet

A quick word with: Kelly Clarkson
Kelly Clarkson, the first winner of American Idol back in 2002, who plays Vector Arena next month.

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).