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From covert agent to magazine cover girl?
Anna Chapman, the glamorous figure at the centre of the US-Russia spy scandal, has been threatened with legal action over a photo-shoot.
NZ scientist Russian spy suspect
One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.
'Merchant of Death' to stand trial in US
Infamous arms dealer to be extradited to the United States to stand trial.
Russians fear worst as fires reach Chernobyl fallout zone
Experts have been warning for more than a week that the fires that have blanketed much of western Russia in thick smoke could stir nuclear debris.
The stolen brides turned into Stepford wives
According to some estimates, one in five Chechen marriages begins when a girl is snatched off the street and forced into a car by her future groom.
Russian wheat crisis may aid NZ farmers
Russia last week banned grain exports for the rest of the year after a severe drought and wildfires destroyed 20 per cent of its wheat crop.
<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Chinese-script domain names a web milestone
Debate over .xxx websites has eclipsed news about a move that will benefit a billion users.
Ice Skating Review: Swan Lake <i>ASB Theatre, Aotea Centre</i>
Elegant dancers take Swan Lake to new level with spirited stunts and acrobatics
Russian betting firm wants octopus Paul
A Russian betting firm wants to buy psychic World Cup octopus Paul as a bookmaker and pay him a salary of $NZ7000 a month, according to local media.
Heatwave, and vodka, leads to 200 drownings in a week
A prolonged heatwave across Russia combined with a prodigious consumption of vodka has led to dozens of drownings every day.
Russian spy Chapman loses British citizenship
Russian 'femme fatale' Anna Chapman has had her citizenship and passport revoked by Britain's Home Office.
US-Russia spy swap - what about the kids?
The children of deported Russian spies were unaware of their parents' activities and their real identities.
Boniface, the scuba diving dachshund
A professional diver from Vladivostok is teaching his dog the tricks of the trade.
Solo riders each have a story
Rob Gray finds that all you really need to ride around the world is a motorbike and a fair bit of determination.
'Spy kids' face identity crisis
The sons and daughters of four couples accused of spying for Russia can't even be totally sure of their names.
Hollywood stars get working on their Russian accents
The so-called 'Stalingrad stunner' slept, shopped and schmoozed her way across London and New York's high society.