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Rooster testicles seized at NZ border

A MAN who tried to bring 2kg of frozen rooster testicles into New Zealand from Vietnam has had to hand them over for destruction.

The 10 most incredible New Zealand drives

FROM the Forgotten World Highway to a remarkable trip through Middle Earth, here are 10 incredible road trips in New Zealand you really shouldn't miss.

Smaug's in full flight for premiere

Smaug's in full flight for ...

SEE the star of the new Hobbit movie brought to life on a plane, as the 54m dragon takes to the sky for the film's launch.

Get a business class experience in economy

Get a business class experience in economy

THINK visiting the airport on an economy ticket equals a grin and bear it experience? Here are five ways to get a business class experience without the sky-high cost.

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Taxi driver reveals his travel secrets

A LOCAL Singapore taxi driver shares his favourite hot spots, encouraging Aussies to get amongst the culture and get lost in the bustling city.

End of the road for the Great Wall of China?

IT HAS survived for more than 2000 years but the largest man-made structure in the world is now in danger of destruction. And it's not from tourists.

Outrage over plan for nude beach

Outrage over plan for nude beach

THIS country is one of the last you'd expect to set up a nude beach. And the locals are already protesting the move.

The country trying to get rid of 'trashy tourists'

The country trying to get rid of 'trashy tourists'

THAILAND is considering slapping a $16.60 entry fee on tourists in a move that it hopes will prevent 'trashy' visitors from entering the country.

Park could destroy the world

IT'S the awe-inspiring pride of the US - and it harbours an enormous power that could kill us all, scientists have discovered.

A bizarre ‘bat-toad’ spotted in Peru

WHAT’S wrong, bat got your tongue? This bizarre alien-like photograph captures the moment a cane toad bit off more than it could chew.

Mayan pyramid bulldozed for land-fill

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ONE of Belize's largest Mayan pyramids has been bulldozed and its stonework crushed to extract rock for a road project.

A touch of Europe in the Caribbean

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THESE three laid-back Caribbean islands are home to relaxed locals and good diving, writes Ingrid Piper.

Winter storm claims 10 lives

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HURRICANE-FORCE winds have lashed northern Europe, where the death toll rose to 10 while hundreds of thousands were left without power.

Mystery of revolving Egyptian statue solved

Mystery of revolving Egyptian statue solved

THE mystery of a 4000-year-old Egyptian statue that was caught on camera rotating for no apparent reason has been solved.

You've been warned: It's raining poo in Rome

You've been warned: It's raining poo in Rome

LOCAL authorities can't afford to clean up the starling poo covering Rome's streets this year.

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People and Planet Photo competition

The world is an incredible place. Check out this year's collection of breathtaking images from this year's People and Planet photo competiti...

Round the world in four days

TWO QantasLink pilots took a 10-stop marathon journey to fly the scenic route from Canada to Australia.

Snow in Cairo first time in 112 years

Snow in Cairo first time in 112 years

SNOW has fallen in the Egyptian capital of Cairo for the first time in more than 100 years, as a powerful storm system struck parts of the Middle East.

'Tomb raiders' re-open Pyramid fight

'Tomb raiders' re-open...

TWO German students have damaged ancient writing in the Great Pyramid in order to "prove" the structure is far older than generally accepted.

Men arrested for offering 'free hugs'

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SAUDI religious police arrested two young men offering a "free hug" to passers-by in Riyadh, local media reported.

Beastly lesson in dining etiquette in Kenya

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FROM the chilling to the colourful, there's much to see on Kenyan safari and you can do it as close to the animals or in as much comfort as you like.

Haggle hard for souvenirs in Marrakesh

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WHEN it comes to tackling the bazaars of Morocco, you're never too young to learn all the tricks to buying what you want at an agreeable price.

Wild about this amazing Kenyan safari

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THIS playground of the rich and famous is home to many beautiful animals, too, writes Sheridan Rogers.

Not quite the world's edge

Not quite the world's edge

THE Argentinian city of Ushuaia has been famous for many things, not least as the southernmost outpost of the Earth, writes Brad Crouch.

Polar exploration with a luxe touch

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THERE'S a wilderness in the Antarctic that will leave you breathless but on the Silver Explorer warmth is never far away, writes Brad Crouch.

Boom and crack on Arctic cruise

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AN expedition deep into the fjords of the northern Arctic Circle sees ice providing a stunning landscape and soundtrack.