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Peru: Cycling on high
Breathtaking scenery and muscle-numbing climbs greeted Deborah Telford on a tour through Peru.

Machu Picchu: Breath-taking ascent to wonder
Pamela Wade finds the Inca Trail climb to Machu Picchu adds to the excitement.

The Inca Trail, Peru
A rocky climb to Machu Picchu adds excitement to the exploration of this world wonder, which was discovered in 1911.

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.

8.9 Japan quake fifth largest since 1900
Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in history.

Soccer: NZ bid to host U-20 World Cup
New Zealand Football's vying against Peru, Tunisia and Wales to host the under-20 men's World Cup in 2015.

Surfing: Hareb runner-up at world games
New Zealander Paige Hareb has finished second at the world surfing games in Peru.

South America: Backpacking with baby
David King and Bec Johnston discover the special joys of taking a 10-month-old girl on a six-month journey round South America.

NZ firm revels in Brit's Amazon success
The first man to walk the entire length of the Amazon river put his NZ-made backpacks through some serious paces.

Hundreds die in Peru's big freeze
Peru has declared a state of emergency after hundreds of children died when temperatures fell below -24C in 16 of the country's 25 regions.

Sex, lies and a murder suspect with a story to sell
Joran van der Sloot says his incarceration is the direct result of an FBI sting operation.