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Lapland: Beyond the Arctic Circle

Scandinavia's frozen north is a magical winter wonderland, complete with reindeer, huskies and Santa-spotting locales.

Lapland: Europe's original winter wonderland

In the frozen north of Scandinavia, Lapland is starting to look its seasonal best, says Chris Leadbeater.

Swedish church holds 'techno mass'

'Occupy' movement reaches New Zealand

Almost 2000 protesters plan to occupy Auckland's Aotea Square for the next six weeks.

Music a Nobel way for poet to accept prize

Richard Laverty: It's time to turn an eye to China

Countdown to real independence

Change of tack for Assange's defence

Larsson's legacy a real life thriller for his partner

If it followed the pattern of Stieg Larsson's Millennium Trilogy, Eva Gabrielsson's book might be called "The girl who was cheated of millions".

Assange's mother demands Rudd do more

The mother of WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has again demanded Australian Foreign Minister Kevin Rudd back his words with action to support her son's legal and human rights.

Ex-judge says extradition prosecutor sexually biased

The prosecutor seeking Assange's extradition on sexual assault allegations is a well-known radical feminist, the court was told.

Spinning a few yarns

London-based New Zealander Karen Cole is giving merino wool a designer edge and succeeding.

Sex case file on Assange leaked

Public enemy No 1 Assange faces his accusers

Assange police reports leaked on to the internet

Success: Boardmaker catches growth wave

Technical advances help windsurfing company chase overseas sales.