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Japan: 24-hour Tokyo
Japanese efficiency means that much can be crammed into a short stay, writes Kerri Jackson.
The carbon detectives
Cutting greenhouse-gas emissions is challenging enough. But what if we can't even measure the pollution we're trying to reduce?
Strong support for Auditor-General inquiry into Wong
Nearly 70 per cent of New Zealanders want the Auditor-General to investigate National MP Pansy Wong's travel expenses.
Book Review: Griffith Review 30
This second annual Griffith fiction collection focuses on contributors and topics from the Pacific in a generously interpreted sense.
WikiLeaks: Key exposed over Dalai Lama
John Key is facing tough questions as details from leaked US Embassy cables appear to contradict statements made in Parliament and reveal secret details of his meeting with Chinese premier Wen Jiabao.
Hong Kong's vanishing heritage
Jim Eagles discovers Hong Kong villagers fighting to preserve their way of life.
China air deal set to boost tourism
A new air link between China and New Zealand could boost tourist spending by up to $50 million a year.
Ask Lonely Planet: Soak up sights and culture on island time
Advice on exploring Vanuatu and attending cooking school in Tuscany or Umbria.
Cricket: Guptill eyeing World Cup
Martin Guptill hopes he's done enough to cement his place in the Black Caps' in the lead up to next year's World Cup.