WorldNo room at the top in Everest rush hourClimbing the world's tallest peak has gone from rugged challenge to booming tourist attraction. Sir Edmund Hillary would turn in his grave.22 May 04:00 PM
World<i>Crisis in Bangkok:</i> Behind the barricadesAndrew Buncombe of <i>The Independent</i> describes the visceral scenes of death and destruction behind the Red Shirts' barricade.19 May 09:00 PM
TravelShowing off in ShanghaiThe New Zealand pavilion at the Shanghai Expo should attract lots of attention thanks to its unique roof garden, writes Brian Fallow19 May 04:00 PM
TravelShanghai surprise: Exploring a great cityThe best thing about the Shanghai Expo is that it's in Shanghai. The city itself is the greater attraction.19 May 02:00 PM
TravelThailand: Confounded in sweltering BangkokAt Lumphini Park, the lungs of the city, the early morning tai-chi sessions are coming to a graceful conclusion...17 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi confirmed injured in Bangkok riotsKiwi visitors in Bangkok have yet to contact authorities or fly out early despite escalating violence and reports of one Kiwi being injured.17 May 07:46 AM
Small Business<i>Craig McIvor</i>: For business owners, lifelong learning the key to coping with change16 May 03:45 PM
WorldIndian census puts caste issue in spotlightThe decision to include caste in India's national census has triggered intense controversy about a painful, vexing subject.13 May 09:50 PM
World'Little hope' for peace in ThailandChances of a negotiated settlement of Thailand's two-month political standoff look very bleak.12 May 02:48 AM
World7.4 quake strikes IndonesiaA local tsunami alert has been lifted after a 7.4 magnitude earthquake struck Sumatra, Indonesia.09 May 07:35 AM
WorldPakistan probes alleged terror links to NYC bombPakistan will investigate alleged links between the Times Square bombing accused and militant groups operating in the country.08 May 09:59 PM