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Court rules its 'ok' for men to beat wives
A court in the United Arab Emirates has ruled that a man can beat his wife and children as long as no marks are left.
Dubai: High tea on top of the world
Dubai's Burj al-Arab hotel serves up a sensory feast like no other, writes Geoff Cumming.
Dubai: Castles in the sand
Kerri Jackson ponders whether Dubai is the perfect long-haul stopover.
Poker hopefuls head south
Fifteen lucky poker players are headed from Auckland to Queenstown this week for a chance to strike it rich.
Kiwi balloons grounded in UAE after deaths
Peter Kollar has left the United Arab Emirates in the wake of a fatal hot air balloon crash which saw his pilot sentenced to a year in prison.
Sun, sand, sex - why Dubai's strict code is a sham
The blonde in a tight, low-cut evening dress slid on to a barstool next to me and began the chat: Where are you from? How long are you here? Where are you staying?"
Dubai: Desert rose all petal, no stem
Dubai is flashy, showy and ambitious but it's still too self-conscious, writes Stuart Dye.
Death squad sought after hotel hit
Dubai police have released names and photos of an alleged 11-member European hit squad.
Terror on the 124th floor
A critical failure of the elevator to the observation deck caused chaos on the 124th floor of the world's tallest tower.
<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Sidekick Steve doesn't deserve Tiger's tar
Woods' Kiwi caddie Steve Williams doesn't deserve to be attacked in any way, or to have his career threatened.
Soccer: Auckland City stuns with Club World Cup win
Auckland City is one match from a showdown with Barcelona after downing United Arab Emirates champions Al Alhi in Abu Dhabi.
Dubai stocks dive as crisis hits
Dubai's main stock exchange dropped more than 7 per cent yesterday.