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Singapore: Fortune smiles on Asia's super-skyline
Superstition meets technology in stunning Singapore, writes Jim Eagles.

New Zealand student nabbed in drug bust
A young New Zealander has been arrested for allegedly using cannabis in Singapore, a nation known for its harsh penalties for drug offences. The student was one of 15 young people - mostly international students - arrested.

Netball: Silver Ferns pipped in nailbiter
Australia exacted a diabolically appropriate revenge for their Commonwealth Games loss with a 58-57 win over the Silver Ferns.

Netball: Silver Ferns through to final
The Silver Ferns fought off a determined English outfit to run out 49-34 winners in their world championship semifinal against England.

Netball: Slow starting Silver Ferns win quarterfinal
The Silver Ferns overcame a sub-par first quarter to ease out to a 58-28 win over South Africa in their quarterfinal.

Netball: Silver Ferns tick off another win
The smile has returned to coach Ruth Aitken's face after her side ran riot against Wales tonight.

Netball: Breaks from game spur top pair
Temepara George has a secret that could threaten the success of the Silver Ferns' world championship campaign.

Whitcoulls - the next chapter
In an exclusive interview, the book and stationery chain's new owners tell Karyn Scherer about their plans for one of the best-known names in NZ retailing.

Netball: Intensity goes up for world champs
The Silver Ferns aren't doing things by halves as they prepare for next week's world championships.