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TravelSalar de Uyuni, BoliviaGrant Dyson visits Bolivia's salt flats while staying at the famous Luna Salada Hotel. 26 Jul 09:51 PM
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TravelQuito: Incan roots but Our Lady rulesChurch and state pomp abound in Ecuador's capital writes Jim Eagles.15 Jul 04:00 PM
New ZealandWorld Cup: Spain into first ever semiDavid Villa saved Spain once again, hitting both posts before sending his team to its first ever appearance in the World Cup semifinals.03 Jul 09:01 PM
New ZealandFIFA World Cup: Germany batters Argentina to reach last fourGermany saw off Argentina with a 4-0 goal fest in South Africa this morning. 03 Jul 05:57 PM
Football World CupFIFA World Cup: Jubilation, despair as first semi finalists foundAn historic day for the Dutch and Uruguay left Brazilian fans to wonder what might have been.03 Jul 12:32 AM
EntertainmentParis Hilton marijuana charges droppedParis Hilton's publicist says she wasn't smoking dope in South Africa - it was "a complete misunderstanding".02 Jul 11:21 PM
New ZealandFIFA World Cup: Uruguay clutch victory from certain defeatUruguay has reached the World Cup semifinals as a distraught Ghana rolled over after a penalty shootout. 02 Jul 10:00 PM
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Football World CupAll Whites' parade may be up to a month awayThe All Whites begin arriving home on Sunday, but an official celebration could be at least a week and up to a month away.25 Jun 01:34 AM
Football World CupPM backs parade for All White 'champions'John Key has ruled out a holiday, but is keen on a parade to welcome the All Whites home as champions.24 Jun 09:48 PM
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EntertainmentDepp halts <i>Pirates</i> for World CupTight filming schedules won't stop Johnny Depp from watching World Cup matches during the shooting of the latest <i>Pirates</i> installment.21 Jun 08:21 PM