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New model army tears its clothes off for 'amazing' Putin
Young women across Russia have been called on to show their support for Vladimir Putin by ripping off their clothes.
The climate dissenter holds his ground
Despite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.
Global warming 'influencing weather extremes'
Human-influenced global warming has played a role in the severe weather events in NZ and abroad...
Russian ferry sinking: Survivors and their families
Over 100 people are missing after a passenger boat sank in the Volga River. Emotional reunions were plentiful as the shaken survivors returned to dry land.
Winter Olympics: NZ's medal prospects improved
Officials believe New Zealand's medal chances at Olympic Winter Games have been improved by the inclusion two new events.
Finland: Santa's winter wonderland in Rovaniemi
Rovaniemi in Lapland, Finland, is the perfect place for a full Christmas experience with snow, elves and the jolly man himself.
Thousands dying in krok's torturous grip
'Epidemic' of cheap synthetic opiate use sees Russian drug addicts slowly rot from the inside.
Babies just another commodity
In rural Nepal, where the going rate for a healthy orphan is US$6000 ($7449), about 600 children are missing.
Phil O'Reilly: NZ needs to pace itself over climate change negotiations
It's foolish to rush into further commitments on cutting carbon emissions, writes Phil O'Reilly
Russian 'kiwi's' case of mistaken identity
A kiwi bird thought to have made a mysterious 14,000km journey to a Russian resort town is actually something else altogether.
Putin drops strongest hint yet of bid for presidency
Vladimir Putin made a speech attacking 'unjustified liberalism or social demagoguery.'
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.