Latest and Most Recent News in Oceania from Topix (April 2011 Diet)

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The Pacific nation of Niue is defended its royal wedding stamps which raised eyebrows around the world by splitting Prince William from his bride-to-be. The stamps, approved by Britain's Queen Elizabeth II, have a perforated line between the royal couple.

Source: She's $2.40, he's $3.40

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IN a little over two months some of the nation's most prominent CEOs will stick on a woolly hat, slip into a sleeping bag and spend a chilly mid-winter night under the stars.

Source: The 6th annual Vinnies CEO Sleepout will raise money for the nation's 105,000 homeless on June 16.

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Bouncing down a pockmarked Afghan road in the back of an armored truck can be rough on weapons.

Source: Troops find English isn't the same

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Two 12-year-old Kiwi boys have gobsmacked police by stealing a tanker and ploughing it through a security fence with one on the wheel and the other on the pedals.

Source: Kiwi boys share driving in stolen truck

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The Burger King Breakers led the Perth Wildcats 52-43 at halftime in their Australian NBL semi-final decider on the North Shore.

Source: Breakers led 52-43 at halftime

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Goway has two ways to save in New Zealand, with both an airfare deal and a special offer on tours.

Source: Fare Deals: Discover 'Best of New Zealand'

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"House" star Hugh Laurie is headed to Papua New Guinea and New Zealand for a feature adaptation of the best-selling novel "Mr. Pip." Andrew Adamson will direct and produce from his adaptation of fellow New Zealander Lloyd Jones' novel.

Source: Hugh Laurie playing 'Mr. Pip' for Shrek director

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An aerial view of the site of Lend Lease's proposed residential development at Werribee bordered by Black Forest, McGrath and Bulban roads.

Source: Lend Lease reveals $1b homes plan

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The stranded Chinese coal carrier leaking oil into the sea around Australia's Great Barrier Reef in April 2010.

Source: Coal ship grounding on Great Barrier Reef blamed on fatigue

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The remains of a Massachusetts airman missing in action from World War II have been identified and will be returned to his family for burial, the Department of Defense said Wednesday.

Source: WWII airman's remains identified