WorldKyrgyzstan gang riots leave 40 deadThe central Asian state of Kyrgyzstan is in chaos again after bloody riots.12 Jun 12:42 AM
TravelThailand: Magnificent ruins offer glimpse into pastThe temples at Ayutthaya - one of UNESCO's world heritage sites - offer a treasured glimpse into Thailand's glorious past.11 Jun 04:00 PM
New ZealandBemusement in Japan at Bethune's banAnti-whaling group Sea Shepherd banning NZ activist Pete Bethune has caused bemusement in Japan ahead of his last day of trial in Tokyo today.09 Jun 10:18 PM
TravelJapan: Eat your heart outTokyo rivals Paris as a epicurean paradise so expect more than sushi, says Karyn Scherer.09 Jun 04:00 PM
TravelBangkok: Shopping up a stormUp until now I have never managed to be in Bangkok when the Chatuchak Weekend Market is in full swing.09 Jun 12:30 AM
New ZealandSea Shepherd ban to help Bethune, wife saysSea Shepherd banned Kiwi anti-whaling activist Pete Bethune from future protests in an effort to help him avoid jail time.09 Jun 12:09 AM
New ZealandDetained anti-whaling activist kicked out of Sea ShepherdPete Bethune is axed from future Sea Shepherd anti-whaling protests for having a bow and arrows on board the sunken Ady Gil.08 Jun 02:52 AM
LifestyleCulture clash (+recipes)Indonesian cuisine presents a feast of flavours as diverse as its history.07 Jun 04:00 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: All that's eco is not green in VietnamEco-tourism in Vietnam is often promoted by companies who either by ignorance or outright unscrupulousness do not adhere to the ethics that would constitute viable eco-tourism projects.07 Jun 03:00 PM
TravelSouth Korea: The sound of one brain snappingSoo Bool Sunim smiles broadly and asks: "Can you see your own eyes?"05 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldGlobal domination on the cards for BBCThe BBC is hoping to combat "sensationalist" and "biased" reporting by launching a TV news service in Pakistan.02 Jun 03:36 AM
WorldGerman President quits over troop rowGermany's conservative President Horst Koehler tendered his immediate resignation yesterday.01 Jun 04:00 PM
WorldAl Qaeda's top man in Afghanistan dead - reportAl Qaeda says its top leader in Afghanistan, Mustafa Abu al-Yazid, has died, according to a group that monitors Islamist websites.01 Jun 01:40 AM
New ZealandBethune's defence argument prompts widespread discussionPete Bethune's defence in court that he thought firing acid bottles at a Japanese whaling ship was safe has sparked widespread reaction in Japan.31 May 11:08 PM
WorldCorby wants a baby in jailThe mother of convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby says her daughter wants to have a baby, even if she remains in jail.31 May 04:43 AM
New ZealandMost NZers want SAS out of Afghanistan - pollMost New Zealanders want Special Air Service (SAS) troops withdrawn from Afghanistan, a poll has found.30 May 09:52 PM
TravelLaos: Trunk roadDriving Mr Naimoon, Paul Rush gets an entertaining lesson in pachyderm psychology.29 May 04:00 PM
Opinion<i>Deborah Coddington</i>: Nats fail to see the folly of selling valuable farm assets29 May 04:00 PM
New ZealandGutsier Navara? Now you're torqueingRevised turbo-diesel firmly regains most powerful Japanese ute title for Nissan, says Phil Hanson.28 May 04:00 PM
WorldAustralia launches court action over whalingAustralia will initiate action in the International Court of Justice, seeking to prevent Japanese whaling in the Southern Ocean.28 May 04:30 AM
TechnologyiPad mania overshadowed by human cost concernsApple has been embarrassed by publicity surrounding 11 suicide attempts at the vast Foxconn facility which produces iPad and other products.26 May 11:33 PM
WorldMedic shot dead in Red Shirt protesters' refugeKamolket Akahad was treating an injured man, dressed as a medic, when she was shot and killed.26 May 08:47 PM
