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Waitangi Day: How can we reclaim the day?
Buddy Mikaere imagines a Waitangi Day that will mean something special to all New Zealanders.

Key bats away talk of cronyism
The PM has dismissed accusations of cronyism in the Govt's choice of appointments to boards and working groups.

Kayaking the Rogue River, Oregon, USA
Oregon's Rogue River runs through a unique coastal mountain ecosystem and offers rapids ranging from relatively gentle Grade IIs to white-knuckle Grade IVs.

Oregon: No ordinary row with the wife
A boat for two is a spectacular way to see Oregon's scenery, writes Dylan Cleaver.

Patricia Schultz's top 10 travel destinations
The author of the hugely-popular 1,000 Places To See Before You Die reveals her absolute favourite travel destinations.

Savannah: Y'all come back now
Savannah is known for slavery, elegance and - as Rob McFarland finds - a famous film location.

Savannah, Georgia, USA
This charming southern US city, which is home to park-like squares and stately houses, has also inspired some famous films and works of fiction.

Mass website hacking after net piracy arrests
Dozens of major internet websites have been brought down this afternoon.

Lindsay Lohan, Megan Fox vie for Elizabeth Taylor role
Starlet Lindsay Lohan is going head-to-head with Megan Fox to play Elizabeth Taylor in a movie of the screen legend's life.

Mariposa County, California, USA
Mariposa, in central California, has in its boundaries the alpine wilderness of Yosemite National Park.

California: Yosemite bows to no man
Mariposa is holding its own against invading human industry, says Michael Dickison.

Canada: British Columbia's natural beauty
The natural wonders of Canada’s Sunshine Coast have Joanne Carroll spellbound.

Kim Kardashian labelled a 'homewrecker'
Kanye West's ex-girlfriend and model, Amber Rose, points the finger at Kim Kardashian for causing their split.

Has Beyonce given birth? Not yet, says sister
Despite Twitter rumours that Beyonce had given birth to a baby girl, her sister says she's still pregnant.