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Warning signs of psychosis ignored

Canada: Stunning journey to edge of the world

Wildlife, thrilling scenery and art abound on Canada's Sunshine Coast, writes David Eames.

Where's looking at you, kid?

Tears and recriminations in Tucson

Flickering candles, flowers and stuffed toys cram the pavement in the immediate vicinity of shot congresswoman Gabrielle Gifford's office.

Sunshine Coast, British Columbia, Canada

Wildlife and thrilling scenery abound along this picturesque stretch of Canadian coastline.

<i>Nicola Lamb</i>: Politics of fear spawn politics of the gun

There was something awfully inevitable about the Tucson shooting, writes the Herald's Foreign Editor Nicola Lamb.

<i>Editorial</i>: Rhetoric of violence must be reined in

It would be dangerous to instantly suggest that the shooting of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords was the product of a poisoned political climate in the United States.

Giffords' response stirs hope

Yachting: Dalton happy with Cup venue choice

Rush on US bonds calm after a storm

Hefner proves it's never too late for love

Playboy founder Hugh Hefner has become engaged for the third time at the age of 84 - to his current 'number one girlfriend'.

Racing: Preakness to stay at Pimlico

Earthquake off west coast of Alaska

For revellers, the Civil War wasn't about slavery

Air NZ welcoming new 777 to Auckland

The first of Air New Zealand's new fleet of 777-300ER aircraft took off from Boeing's Seattle headquarters yesterday, and began what the airline is calling an economy-class revolution.

US teen birthrate hits low