Malaysia is a country of contrasts, from luxurious beachside resorts to geothermal areas and vibrant cities. Photos by Dean Purcell.

The All Blacks have the advantage of player depth over old foe Australia for the World Cup, says former skipper Sean Fitzpatrick.

A Malaysian resort is a great place to recuperate after a nerve-jangling encounter with a cuddly local.

In an effort end generations of controversy, the authorities in Nepal will try to ascertain the precise height of the world's biggest mountain.

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Makers of makeup are shifting focus with a new range of models in their advertising campaigns.

Three of Viva's favourite fashion girls share their stylish mid-winter holiday escapes.

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John Lindh travelled to Afghanistan to help the ruling Taleban fight against Russian-backed insurgents. Then 9/11 happened. US troops tortured him, tried him as a terrorist and jailed him for 20 years.

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Despite weather extremes, an Auckland climate scientist is unconvinced about the role of human-induced global warming.