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<i>Anzac Heirs:</i> Helping hand for a fledgling nation
More than a decade later, Kiwis are still patrolling the streets of East Timor.

<i>Anzac Heirs:</i> Cool heads in hotspots
Our small country has a long record in world peacekeeping.

China: Diamond on the rough seas
Life aboard this luxury cruise ship is a suite sensation, says David Balham.

NZers safe after bomb attack outside Indian cricket clash
Former NZ Black Cap Simon Doull says it's not worth the risk to your life, after two bombs went off at a stadium in Bangalore where he was about to commentate an IPL match.

More than 5000 whales could be saved: report
A compromise being negotiated by the IWC could save 5000 whales over the next ten years

Microsoft investigates child labour claims at Chinese supplier
A report claims 14 and 15-year-olds were employed at a Chinese supplier, working shifts from 7.45am until 10.55pm - for 52 cents an hour.

NZ ranked fourth in global economic freedom rankings
NZ is the fourth most economically free country in the world according to a US think tank and the Wall Street Journal.

Triple Aussie killer dad lived in NZ - report
A 37-year-old man, who shot dead his three children in Melbourne, lived in NZ for five years earlier this decade before moving to Victoria.

Hong Kong company sues BlueScope over failed attempt to buy NZ business
A Hong Kong listed company controlled by billionaire Li Ka-Shing is seeking damages from BlueScope Steel Ltd over a failed attempt to buy a New Zealand iron sands business.