TravelAsia: Dare to savour Timor in the rawMatt Crook reports on a smack-you-in-the-face adventure.06 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: River Kwai Bridge WeekIn World War II the railway line between Thailand and Burma was built by Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers to give the Japanese an overland supply route.06 Sep 05:00 PM
InvestmentThe woman in the bubbleOne-time factory worker Zhang Xin rode China's property boom.05 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM: 'Racism' remarks just humourMaurice Williamson's comments that opponents of land sales to foreigners were sometimes being racist was a case of humour backfiring, John Key said today.03 Sep 02:51 AM
TravelSilk Road: Monk's quest ends at place of peaceThe temple of a famous Buddhist reconciles tensions between communism and religion, writes Jim Eagles.01 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleRetail Therapy: Quick and easy giftFather's Day is approaching fast. If you're still on the lookout for a quick and easy gift, try 3 Wise Men's wide range of cufflinks.01 Sep 05:30 PM
CricketMatchfixing rort: Ex-girlfriend says Asif confessedVeena Malik, the ex-girlfriend of Mohammad Asif, told a Pakistani TV host he admitted being involved in match-fixing to her. Photo / Supplied31 Aug 02:23 AM
SportCricket: Pakistan bowlers in match-fixing scandal - reportsThe fourth test between England and Pakistan at Lord's will continue as scheduled, despite reports of a betting scam.29 Aug 06:27 AM
TravelUzbekistan: Samarkand's first lady of silkIt's early summer in Samarkand and the mulberry trees are in full glossy leaf and laden with plump white mulberries.27 Aug 12:40 AM
New ZealandNZ scientist Russian spy suspectOne of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.26 Aug 02:12 AM
New ZealandRolls-Royce making swanky exit from shadows of pastOnce upon a time, the Rolls-Royce was described as 'the best car in the world'.25 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelKyrgyzstan: Riding through the remnants of conflictThe 51st Traverse team's journey through southern Kyrgyzstan is a sobering experience, writes Rob Gray.25 Aug 02:00 AM
TravelDon't miss: Jidai Matsuri (Festival of Ages)History unfolds on the atmospheric streets of old Kyoto during this grand costume parade.23 Aug 02:00 PM
AgribusinessCampaign demands halt to farm salesA nationwide campaign starting today wants to immediately halt sales of NZ farms to foreigners until there has been a robust public debate.22 Aug 05:30 PM
TechnologyReview: Dragon Quest IXIt's Japan's best-loved game and now in its ninth incarnation and third decade, it might finally be catching on in the West. Giles Richards reports.22 Aug 05:30 PM
