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China: Kashgar's old quarter
The traditional ways hold sway in one small corner of the north-west's bustling capital - for now, writes Jim Eagles.

Nick Smith: Exports key to architect's growth
Designer with a focus on retailing is finding receptive markets in Australia and beyond

Taxi driver murder verdict due next week
The widow of taxi driver Hiren Mohini will soon know how long the man who murdered her husband will spend in jail.

Fran O'Sullivan: China ready to fight for its pound of flesh
Trade Minister will be under pressure in Beijing to live up to the terms of the FTA.

Warning for NZ as global stocks fall
The Dow has plummeted 4.4 percent overnight, dropping below the 11,000 level for the first time since November, as markets continued a global sell-off. It comes as Standard and Poor's warns New Zealand is among the countries that could suffer...

On the money ... China cashes in on its beauty
Duncan Gillies visits a land where the scenery is out of this world and everybody wants to sell him something.

Quake CBD demolitions in full swing
Demolition work is being carried out on around 100 buildings in quake-stricken Christchurch's central business district red zone, but there is much to do and safety is top priority, says CERA.

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

Nepalis set out to find true scale of mysterious Everest
In an effort end generations of controversy, the authorities in Nepal will try to ascertain the precise height of the world's biggest mountain.

Dairy prices to fall, but not milk
The price of butter and cheese will drop next month in line with falling international dairy prices - but milk will stay the same.