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The kiwi and the dragon
Simon Collins gives an overview of the impact of China on NZ's economic and cultural landscape.

Papua New Guinea: Land less travelled
Liz Light enjoys nature's abundance in a pristine part of Papua New Guinea.

Forward Thinking: Womad's world of difference
Winston Aldworth looks back an a fantastic weekend of music in New Plymouth.

Niue: Tug of the ear kicks off culture lesson
Jim Eagles attends a practice run for Niue High School's fundraising foray into tourism.

A taste of Malaysia: Skewered
Chicken satay is probably the Malaysian food we know best. One of Auckland's best Malaysian chefs shares his recipe.

Tribe seeking Treaty protection for haka
Ngati Toa hopes the public will take heart from its deal with the Rugby Union as it chases a deal to protect the haka.

Speech ban ends for foreshore bill
Government permits its MPs to comment after attempt to speed up progress on legislation fails

Don't miss: Noumea Carnival
Carnaval de Noumea - the Noumea Carnival - is a major festival held in the New Caledonian capital every April.

Riding high: Conquering Mongolia on the hoof
Trekking through the Altai Mountains on horseback is a unique experience, finds Ian D. Robinson.

<i>Arthur Chin</i>: Doing business with China cultural nous helps smooth the way
A few key principles make for better relationships.

<i>Curry Munchers</i>: Some like it hot
A new Auckland-based film was fuelled by curry but has relevance for all. Jacqueline Smith reports.

Crowds flock to lantern festival
Auckland's fine weekend weather brought record crowds to the city's lantern festivals, organisers say.

City's lantern festival comes full circle
The Auckland Lantern Festival is celebrating a "full cycle" with the Year of the Rabbit when it opens for the 12th time at Albert Park tonight.

China: Almost gone but not forgotten
Jim Eagles channels his inner caveman and is moved by the great art he finds.