TravelJapan opens to just 50 tourists next week in surprise experimentThe offer is open to Australian travellers but not Kiwis.17 May 08:19 PM
World'A mistake': Putin's ominous warning to Finland over joining NatoFinland plans to join alliance despite nuclear attack threats by pro-Kremlin politician.15 May 04:26 AM
WorldNato member threatens to veto admission of Finland, SwedenNato makes all its decisions by consensus, requiring consent from all members.13 May 11:45 PM
World'Act of aggression': Australia says Chinese spy ship has been hugging west coastAustralia's defence minister called the spy ship's presence an 'aggressive act'.13 May 07:11 PM
TravelThis is the world's best hotel in 2022 according to TripadvisorPlus, the world's most romantic hotel and best family hotel.12 May 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldSri Lanka's PM quits amid violent protests over soaring costs, shortagesNew York Times: The Rajapaksa family's iron grip on power appears to be slipping.09 May 09:25 PM
TravelJapanese PM hints at June reopening for travellersJapan could be open to tourists as early as next month.06 May 03:46 AM
PremiumPremiumTravel30 places you can visit without a pre-departure testPlus, 14 destinations you can visit without needing a test to return to NZ.05 May 06:00 PM
World'Don't treat people like humans': Chinese officials bolt people in their homesThose who refused to hand over their keys to be locked in are being bolted in.04 May 11:38 PM
Freight and logisticsBuyer right to question the value of muffler on swanky Japanese sportscar, tribunal saysQuestions raised over advertising used to sell a Nissan GTR "Black Edition" vehicle.03 May 06:57 AM
World18 trapped, others missing after China building collapseFive people were rescued from the collapsed structure in Changsha city overnight.30 Apr 09:23 PM
WorldAustralia accuses China of election interference with Solomon Islands pactAn Australian minister said the timing of the China-Solomon Islands pact was deliberate.28 Apr 03:30 AM
KahuWatch: Naked Canadian expat bounced from Bali after disrespectful hakaHis actions angered authorities after the video taken atop a sacred mountain went viral.27 Apr 10:04 PM
Travel21 Countries that have ditched mask rulesYou can leave your mask in your bag when visiting these countries.26 Apr 08:25 PM
TravelWhy visiting Thailand is about to get much easierVisiting the Kingdom is about to get much easier following these changes.26 Apr 07:34 PM
TravelOne document you may need to be allowed to drive overseasIn some destinations, a full licence isn't valid without this key permit.19 Apr 10:14 PM
WorldShanghai residents 'dragged from homes' amid strict Covid lockdownThe country continues to pursue a strict policy of Covid elimination.15 Apr 06:30 PM
WorldChina makes sudden 'Covid Zero' U-turnShanghai has been forced to rethink its brutal Covid-19 strategy.12 Apr 07:58 PM
WorldSri Lanka halts debt repayment pending IMF bailout planSri Lankans for months have endured fuel, food and food shortages and daily power outages.12 Apr 07:11 PM
TravelJapan opens to 106 countries but there is a catchDon't book your Japan tickets just yet, unless you fulfil certain criteria.11 Apr 11:51 PM
New ZealandPM Jacinda Ardern to travel to Singapore, JapanGlobal security, business, tourism and trade on the agenda for PM's first overseas travel.10 Apr 05:00 PM
WorldChina resorts to new lockdown measures, horror as corgi beaten to death by health workerLockdowns in Shanghai as Omicron infections rise above 10,000.09 Apr 04:47 AM
WorldThousands defy curfew as protests over Sri Lanka's economic crisis continueThousands of people defied a curfew to protest the Sri Lankan government.04 Apr 08:56 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina feels the strain of Covid, Russia and the economyNew York Times: Some are now asking aloud whether the country is on the wrong track.02 Apr 03:00 AM
WorldWHO predicts significant change to global Covid crisisWorld Health Organisation releases report outlining how pandemic is expected to play out.31 Mar 03:07 AM
Travel7 Places you must visit when in Kansai, JapanFrom floating golden temples to ancient pilgrim routes, there is much to be discovered.29 Mar 02:30 AM
TravelWant to become a mermaid? At these 7 destinations, you canLive out your mermaid dreams. Sea-riosuly.28 Mar 08:11 PM
New ZealandWanted: Global manhunt for NZ gangster on the runImage of fugitive Shane Ngakuru published for the first time.27 Mar 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina's security pact with Solomon Islands raises alarm in the PacificNew York Times: The agreement could give China a pivotal foothold in the region.26 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Golden Triangle superlabs and Kiwi gangs are getting meth on NZ streets at record levelsNew smuggling routes and methods uncovered in Herald on Sunday probe.26 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelThai Trans model deported from Dubai over male passportThe model was detained for nine hours, interrogated, then put on a flight home.24 Mar 09:54 PM
TravelThe seven tourists you'll meet in BaliHeading to Bali? Keep an eye out for these characters.23 Mar 08:10 PM
WorldHorror video of Flight 5735: Claims pilots 'passed out' before crashThe crash caused a blaze so massive it could be seen from space.21 Mar 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHong Kong's zero-Covid strategy falls into chaos and confusionNew York Times: The city's worsening outbreak has led to seesawing virus policies.19 Mar 03:00 AM
