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Hundreds gather to farewell poisoning victim
Hundreds have gathered at a church in east Auckland today to farewell Sarah Carter, who died of food poisoning in Thailand on Waitangi Day.
I wanted them to go to hospital, says hotel chief
The Thai hotel manager who tried to help three young NZ women with food poisoning has described how the trio were bedridden and vomiting.
'I just told her she was a strong girl'
The father of a woman who died of poisoning in Thailand has described his last words to her.
Friends pay tribute to food poisoning victim on Facebook
Friends have spoken of their grief after the death of Sarah Carter, the 23-year-old new Zealander who died from food poisoning in Thailand at the weekend, on a Facebook tribute page.
Poisoned woman dies on OE
A dream OE has turned to tragedy for three young NZ women after food poisoning killed one and left the other two in hospital.
Book Review: <i>The Windup Girl</i>
This work of speculative fiction arrives on New Zealand shelves with the degree of hype usually reserved for angst-ridden teen vamps or boy wizards.
Entering dark age of imperialism
American sci-fi author Paolo Bacigalupi tells Stephen Jewell how his ruthless corporations’ environmental impact could be mirrored in real life.
Success: Boardmaker catches growth wave
Technical advances help windsurfing company chase overseas sales.
Tennis: NZ withdraw from Fed Cup
New Zealand have withdrawn from the Asia/Oceania Group I Fed Cup event in Thailand next month.
Clinton's comedy cameo
Bill Clinton is to appear in a comedy film about the debauched antics of a group of friends in Thailand, according to reports.
Murder accused 'left body to decompose in apartment' - Crown
A man allegedly killed his girlfriend and left her body to decompose in an Auckland apartment for up to 3-1/2 weeks, the High Court hears.
Don't miss: Loi Krathong
Held on the full moon of the twelfth lunar month, Loi Krathong is one of Thailand's most atmospheric traditional festivals.
The taste of Thailand (+recipe)
Helen Brierty and Annette Fear share their expertise of Thai cooking in a new book celebrating Asian cuisine.
Tennis: Davis Cup joy for New Zealand
New Zealand tennis is finally out of the doldrums in the Davis Cup, winning promotion to Asia Oceania zone Group One.
Tennis: Kiwi pair lose doubles
Close, but no cigar for New Zealand in the Asia/Oceania Group Two Davis Cup tennis final against Thailand in Bangkok.
Ask Lonely Planet: Revive romance at child friendly resorts
Advice on travelling in Asia with a toddler.