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<i>NZ stocks:</i> Shares lower as Telecom falls

Nth Korea nuclear test 'very disappointing': Key

Maid beaten to death in Malaysia

$10m fugitive drinking beer, enjoying heat

Working out in China

Indian women tell of NZ abuse

Bank hits back at millionaire runaways

NZers to contest world's toughest horse race

Afghanistan: Battle claim disputed

Trapped Tamil leaders shot in surrender bid

<i> Australian stocks:</i> Market closes slightly higher

<i>Currency:</i> Dollar drifts after rise against US

Jeju Island, South Korea

The island of Jeju was once a favoured honeymoon spot for Koreans, but more are now opting for other Asian destinations.

Jeju Island: Freediving into food paradise

Women fish divers help make this island a gastronomic delight, writes Jim Eagles.

Swine flu: Japan closes 4000 schools

Aussie tourist faces prison after drunken prank