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Put NZ's health before big pharma
Leaked proposed provisions of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement could affect our ability to treat chronic diseases, writes Briar Mannering.

India: Skip the traffic - take a tuk-tuk
Autorickshaws could give Michael Schumacher a run for his money on the busy streets of Hyderabad, finds Kris Shannon.

Japan: Care for some sushi?
When in Japan, do as the Japanese do - ski. And when not skiing, learn how to make sushi.

Key in Burma: The Herald interview
As John Key wraps up an important Burma visit, he talks to Herald Political Editor Audrey Young about what he's learned and seen.

Obama urged to keep leaning on Burma
President's Asia tour underscores foreign policy shift eastwards to counter China.

Heat over Govt-casino links
The Government is facing heat over its relationship with SkyCity after claims the casino lobbied it over a deal to fast-track visas for wealthy Chinese visitors.

Rev. Jesse Jackson: Obama still righting old wrongs
The US President must be allowed to build on his Administration's achievements, writes Reverend Jesse Jackson.

Conquering Macau Tower's level 61
There are two types of visitors to Macau Tower's level 61, as Andrew Both discovers - those who want to enjoy the panoramic view and those who want an adrenaline rush.

Cambodia: Authentic cooking in Siem Reap
Carroll du Chateau attends a cooking school in Siem Reap with delicious results.

Out of control suckers
A big "explosion" over a year in bedbug infestations is being blamed on the hard-to-kill pests hitching rides to Auckland on increasing numbers of world travellers.

Laos: Beauty spot rivals NZ
Pure water, bears and elephants make the waterfalls of Laos well worth the trek, writes Yvonne van Dongen.

China: Cash and carry it home
The prime reason to visit Shenzhen is to shop, writes Sharon Stephenson, who maximised every moment of commerce.

Discovering Japan by train
Greg Rules uses his seven-day rail pass to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and to the Hakone mountains and lakes district before returning to Tokyo.

Meet the dragon babies
A support organisation for migrant parents in Auckland is experiencing a baby boom because of a surge in the number of dragon babies born to Chinese parents.