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Immigrants that cooked their pet pit bull in a backyard dog bbq have caused debate among New Zealanders, dog lovers saying such cruelty to animals should be outlawed.

The life transition into the golden years does not mean slowing down for Kiwis living overseas who decide to resettle in their childhood communities.

This comprehensive New Zealand travel guide has an extensive selection of events, locations and activities to appeal to both holidaymakers and locals.

New Zealand First's policy to float shares in the New Zealand owned Kiwibank is seen as a sell out to the highest bidder.

In 1944, 733 Polish children disembarked in Wellington. Some were accompanied by a parent; most left families behind in unmarked graves across Siberia and Central Asia.

New Zealand is called the youngest country on earth because it was last to be colonised by humans at the extreme end of the land chain from the Old World, 800 years ago.

Afficionados and collectors of self-taught art will have an unusual opportunity to view the work of Kiwi and Australian artists, some little-known, early in 2009.

See how Nadia Vessey's dreams were made reality with the help of a few very clever friends from the film industry. Read all about it here.

Across cultures people have given names to mountains, rivers, rock formations, clearings and settlements. What are the reasons for this human instinct to identify?

Earn a living and have fun in London. Opportunities for working holidaymakers. Find out how to be an Extra, work as a Roadie, or make money in Promotions.

Increasing numbers of people are leaving their home countries and moving down under. Find out why so many people are flocking to New Zealand.

The NZ SPCA wants legislation to stop people eating dogs after officers found evidence that an immigrant family of Tongans had barbecued a dog in their backyard pit oven.

From skiing to surfing, the Maori culture to the Milford Sound, Great Walks to geothermal wonderlands, Lonely Planet New Zealand explores all aspects of Aotearoa.

Vibrant contemporary art with traditional influences by Samoan artists living in New Zealand may soon exhibit at an art gallery near you.

The Haka, the Maori challenge performed by the All Blacks, the New Zealand rugby union team is a fearsome sight. Here are the best and worst Haka responses

An art exhibit premiering in New Zealand raises important questions about the role of the artist in fighting climate change.

Can the outcome of a game have an impact on who governs a country? In Aotearoa, yes, quite possibly.

From five-star hotels to comfy bed and breakfasts, New Zealand has accommodation for all. Adventure tourism and leisurely activities cater for all ages and abilities.

December is early summer in New Zealand. It's not always sunny but for many people Christmas dinner means a barbecue at the beach, a Maori hangi or a lakeside picnic.

Black Postcards: Unreleased B Sides & Notes from the Road (Penguin Press) is a quiet masterpiece memoir about a rather unusual subject: the mid-level alt-rock front man.

There is a rebirth of Indigenous identity in Aotearoa, grounded in native title, enabling a level of native autonomy unprecedented elsewhere in the colonial world.

Jim Clark and Lotus strolled to the F1 crown in 1963, winning seven out of ten Grand Prix races.

Brabham went on a run of four straight Grand Prix victories during the summer of 1966, including a terrific win at the Nurburgring.

Grand Prix racing suffered a massive loss in 1968 when Jim Clark died in a Formula 2 crash. It was fitting that his Lotus team-mate won the championship.

Stewart capitalised on the reliability of his Matra-Ford to take an early lead in the Formula 1 World Championship.

Tyrrell started the 1971 F1 season with a car of their own construction and 1969 champion Jackie stewart driving. He dominated the year to take his second F1 title.

The 1972 Formula 1 season saw Jackie Stewart and Emerson Fittipaldi battling for supremacy, but Stewart's year was interrupted by illness.

Nigel Mansell completely dominated the 1992 Formula 1 season in his Williams FW14B.

Last year saw the Isle of Man TT celebrate its centenary. 2008 sees the return of familiar faces and some promising newcomers. John McGuiness will be the man to beat.

The New Zealand Government has taken its first positive steps in moving forward with large projects to get the country up and running again

The 3rd annual Auckland Seafood Festival moves from the Fish Market to the Halsey Street Wharf Extension and from September to Auckland's Anniversary Weekend in January.

The Australian Parliamentary system is much more complex than that of New Zealand, thus, making it confusing for imigrants used to a more straightforward system.

After years of driving for other teams, including Ferrari and Matra, Chris Amon decided to enter his own Formula 1 car in the 1974 World Championship.

Former editor and foreign correspondent John Darnton's mystery, "Black and White and Dead All Over," has many clues that hint at real-life Times personnel.

Travel to the start of the tennis season in Stanley Street, see top acts from abroad & Polynesian traditional dancing, gamble on a horse race, or listen to DJs and MCs.

Champions Leeds had an easy victory over Huddersfield Giants to continue their 100% record in Super League 2008.

Second Hand Wedding is the story of the Rose family whose hording matriarch Jill, is obsessed with attending a popular New Zealand weekend ritual, the Garage Sale.

Ronnie Peterson just failed to win his home Grand Prix. The six-wheeled Tyrrell and Brabham fan-car both won at Anderstorp.

Emerson Fittipaldi took a firm hold on the 1972 F1 title chase as his main rival, Jackie Stewart, battled illness. At the Nurburgring, Jacky Ickx starred for Ferrari.

The 1974 Formula 1 season was decided in the last race, with Emerson Fittipaldi and McLaren claiming the World Championship.

Wellington, New Zealand contains many small but interesting museums, where visitors can learn about Kiwi society, culture, art, sports, and history.

They are as small as one-Angstrom diameter hydrogen, or as large as the heavyweight uranium atom, which is 238 x heavier than hydrogen.They are the stuff of life - atoms

The Bay of Islands is an area of great natural beauty and offers much to the tourist. Read here to learn about the background and exciting opportunities avaialable.

John Simpson Kirkpatrick is an Australian ANZAC legend. Jackie French honours Simpson and his donkey in the latest book in The Animal Stars series.

Camden is just minutes from Oxford Street, Regents Park and Hampstead Heath. Shopping, clubbing and markets abound in the exhilarating Goth and Punk Capital of the UK.

They may provide a chuckle, but how important are "political" cartoons, and the artists' freedom of expression on social subjects?

Monet, the Impressionists and the Colossal Squid are at Te Papa. There are many accessible places to stay and transport is easy in Wellington, New Zealand's capital city.

Hokey pokey ice cream is one of the most popular treats in New Zealand, evoking memories of childhood trips to the beach.

The concept of utopia is a useful frame for considering political and social questions from a modern perspective. The article suggests a possible approach.

Italy's terrain from the Tyrrhenian Sea through the LIri Valley and to the Adriatic Sea gives ample proof of the difficulties soldiers faced and the sacrifices made.