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BMW recalls 235,000 Minis over fire risk

Canada: British Columbia's natural beauty

The natural wonders of Canada’s Sunshine Coast have Joanne Carroll spellbound.

Kodak's woes coming into focus

Robert Ayson: We must be canny when US calls

One word may turn off voters

What they really meant to say is...

Kim Kardashian labelled a 'homewrecker'

Kanye West's ex-girlfriend and model, Amber Rose, points the finger at Kim Kardashian for causing their split.

Has Beyonce given birth? Not yet, says sister

Despite Twitter rumours that Beyonce had given birth to a baby girl, her sister says she's still pregnant.

Qantas pays compo to passengers

New Orleans on screen

Films and television programmes filmed in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Hotel Americano, New York

This steel-cloaked design hotel is in the heart of Manhattan's fashionable Chelsea district.

USA: Where to stay in New York

Hôtel Americano, the latest project of the Mexican hotel group Habita, is in Manhattan's Chelsea district.

Professor fired for giving James Franco a 'D' - lawsuit

A former New York University professor claims that he lost his job after he gave James Franco a poor grade.

Could US legislation break the internet?

Media: Winds of change blow through TVNZ

Editorial: Middle class unrest bodes ill for Putin

'Hang on tight' - why nothing compares to Grand Canyon rafting

Robin Charteris boards the boat for a white-knuckle trip into a scenic marvel.

Medical simulations train safe hands