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Along Fiji's royal road

An island holiday can be more than lying on a beach, discovers a culturally enriched, exhilarated and exfoliated Andrew Stone.

Danish food on top of the world (+recipes)

All aboard the gastronomic express. Next stop, progressive Denmark.

Don't miss: Canadian Aboriginal Festival

North America's diverse indigenous culture is explored and celebrated at this massive pow wow and festival.

Mideast peace in Netanyahu's hands

Expectations are low for latest talks on Israeli and Palestinian conflict.

Tribe wins struggle for holy mountain

Well, burn my Koran and call me extremist

Church-run book bonfire shows depth of anti-Islamic sentiment simmering in US.

<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Maori have duty to help fund their own

World on a Plate: Brazil (+recipe)

As head chef at Auckland's Savour & Devour restaurant, Jaqueline prepares Mediterranean and traditional French cuisine.

Auckland residents living longer

Taonga heading to Rotorua

World on a plate: Indian (+recipe)

Bharat Jamnadas hosts a cooking segment on the TV show <i>Asia Downunder</i> and is today's chef for World on a Plate at Auckland Museum.

<i>Peter Bills:</i> Gillard hasn't a cat in hell's chance

Tainui to build two Whanau Ora centres

Indian mining opponents 'abducted and intimidated'

Be nice to visitors - and don't call them Poms

Coroner rules on exorcism death

Janet Moses died as a result of accidental drowning by way of manslaughter, Wellington regional coroner Ian Smith has found.

Maori tertiary education scrutinised

Kiwi artwork collection moves into its new home