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Chinese visitors crucial to recovery of quake-hit district economy: New Zealand tourism leader

​Chinese visitors would be crucial to the recovery of the north Canterbury economy after the quake, particularly in the hard-hit township of Kaikoura in New Zealand, famed for its coastal scenery and whale-watching, a tourism industry group leader told Xinhua Tuesday.

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Australia's New South Wales premier reshuffles state cabinet

Australia's New South Wales (NSW) Premier Barry O'Farrell on Monday announced his reshuffled cabinet after Energy Minister Chris Hartcher resigned over a corruption investigation.