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Bullies force scraps of paper into 7-year-old girl's eyes

Doctors at several hospitals tried to get the scraps out but aren't sure they got them all

NZ economic confidence cooler but not serious: Mainfreight

Global growth strategy pays off for Mainfreight in half year financial results.

Hong Kong police shoot protester, man set on fire

Anti-government protests in Hong Kong have spiraled into a day of violence.

Asia: Getting a taste for Taiwan's biggest food festival

Anna King Shahab explores the Taiwanese capital's food festival

Japanese trick guaranteed to help you fall asleep

Japanese moon breathing "helps with nonsense thoughts".

Rugby: NZ Heartland XV defeats Vanua XV in Lautoka

Humid conditions and committed opposition means victory had to be grinded out.

Mars closure: What now for Whanganui workers?

Next collective agreement negotiation at Mars will be all about the people, union says.

India: Mother of all rivers

No trip to India is complete without paying your respects to the famed Ganges.

Walking on the wild side in Singapore

Things that go roar in the night excite on a trek in Singapore's nocturnal wildlife park.

Battlefield Tours to Vietnam: Burying the demons

Grant Bradley joins veterans in a tour group in Vietnam.

Thai King's former mistress vanishes after royal title stripped

The monarch's former bodyguard turned mistress has reportedly vanished.

Two weeks after deadly Typhoon Hagibis flooded millions in Japan, more heavy rain looms

Parts of Japan hit by Typhoon Hagibis two weeks ago are in the line of fire again.

Whanganui cricket manager goes into bat for Manawatu

Cricket development is a passion for Dilan Raj and a lasting legacy he leaves behind.

Students wear boxes on heads to stop cheating

The school has been forced to apologise after the image went viral on Twitter.

Hong Kong descends into chaos again as protesters defy ban

Businesses were torched and roadblocks set up in another weekend of protest in Hong Kong.

Teen stabbed in terrifying Hong Kong protest

A man stabbed a protester in the neck as friends begged for an ambulance. WARNING: Graphic