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Sheep and haka on blacklist
Foreign television shows are to be steered away from filming sheep and Maori culture after complaints from tourism bosses it's a negative image.

Can an Aussie company do a good job selling NZ's image?
A contract for "the New Zealand Story" - the Government's campaign to promote the country internationally - has been given to a largely Australian design agency - Principals. Send us Your Views.

Aussies hired to sell NZ
A contract for "the New Zealand Story" - the Government's campaign to promote the country internationally - has been given to a mostly Australian design agency.

Sports major gainer from pokies
New Zealand's most popular sports have taken nearly $1 billion in gambling proceeds in the last seven years, records show.

Jetstar adds to fleet, hires new staff
Budget airline Jetstar has announced it is expanding its New Zealand operations, with the addition of one new plane and the hiring of an extra 50 people.

For sale: A friendly woman ghost
A hotel haunted by a ghost who likes tall men is for sale.

Greek island playground mirrors country's rich-poor divide
On a jetty alongside the town beach a loud phone call disturbs the peace of a handful of Spetses residents lying in the sun before taking their daily swim - one free pleasure still available to all.