WorldMonsoon floods in Indonesia, Thailand and Malaysia leave more than 300 deadIn West Sumatra, at least 174 are dead and nearly 80 more people are missing.29 Nov 02:10 AM
World'A source of stability': Pope Leo XIV begins historic Turkey visitThe 70-year-old pontiff is on his first overseas trip since his May election.27 Nov 09:20 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHow Jakarta shot to the top in world population rankingNew York Times: Jakarta is estimated to have 42 million inhabitants, the UN says.27 Nov 03:00 PM
WorldThailand's last hunter-gatherers seek land rightsThe Maniq are one of the country's smallest ethnic minorities living on protected land.26 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldScientists say most dogs have some wolf DNA – even chihuahuasNearly two-thirds of all dog breeds have a detectable amount of wolf inside them.24 Nov 08:58 PM
WorldXi urges stability after Trump phone callThe call followed fresh tension after Japan’s new leader raised possible defence of Taiwan.24 Nov 07:43 PM
WorldInside a thriving Chinatown neighbourhood in the heart of West AfricaChinese migrants have created a community in Bamako, but fear the advance of militants. 23 Nov 05:00 PM
WorldVietnam floods leave 55 dead as rescuers race to find missingMore than a million homes initially lost power as flooding swept six provinces.22 Nov 07:36 PM
WorldEndurance of idleness: ‘World’s laziest man’ crowned after 33-hour lie-inSome of the 240 contestants wore nappies and brought food to last longer.21 Nov 03:00 AM
World‘Life imprisonment’: Ex-mayor Alice Guo convicted in trafficking caseMore than 700 victims from seven countries were rescued from the Philippine site.20 Nov 05:03 AM
Travel newsSri Lankan police apologise to Kiwi traveller, man at centre of lewd act arrested after altering appearanceLocal police say the incident has 'damaged the country's reputation'.20 Nov 01:00 AM
WorldChina punishes Japan’s new leader with economic painChina’s response to Sanae Takaichi's lack of ambiguity over Taiwan has been immediate.20 Nov 12:09 AM
Travel news'Can't believe that happened': Kiwi exposed to lewd sex act while solo travellingThe 24-year-old victim filmed the ordeal and local police quickly arrested the man.18 Nov 10:04 PM
WorldMalaysia ends search after deadly Rohingya boat sinkingRescuers recovered 36 bodies after the boat capsized off Tarutao Island.17 Nov 08:59 PM
WorldNine killed in accidental explosion in Indian-administered KashmirIt came days after a car blast killed a dozen people in Delhi.15 Nov 06:51 AM
New ZealandNew measles case travelled through two main airports before flying to AsiaHealth teams are tracing bus, flight and exam contacts in Wellington.15 Nov 12:18 AM
PremiumPremiumAirlinesFlight cancellations down at Asia-Pacific airlines; Iata says more travellers want to use smartphones and biometricsAsia-Pacific flyers want faster, seamless journeys, but some are wary of new technology.13 Nov 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisDeadly blasts in India and Pakistan set region on edgeNY Times analysis: Bombings in the rivals' capital cities came just months after conflict.12 Nov 10:00 PM
WorldSearch continues after Rohingya boat disasterThe death toll has risen past 30 as desperate search reaches fifth day.12 Nov 08:04 PM
WorldTeen rescued days after migrant shipwreck off MalaysiaAt least 26 people died when the boat carrying about 70 migrants capsized.12 Nov 12:12 AM
BusinessMainfreight eyes recovery after cost pressures dent first-half profitNet profit slid to $93.4m as higher property costs hit earnings.11 Nov 08:26 PM
WorldAt least 21 dead after migrant boat capsizes off MalaysiaAbout 70 people were on board, many believed to be Rohingya from Myanmar.10 Nov 05:09 PM
Entertainment‘We must have justice’: Parents demand answers over Laos poison deathsSix foreign tourists died after drinking at Vang Vieng’s Nana Backpackers.09 Nov 11:14 PM
WorldSeven dead after migrant boat capsizes off MalaysiaThe capsized boat was one of three carrying a group of about 300 migrants.09 Nov 05:41 PM
WorldSuper typhoon Fung-wong nears Philippines with fierce winds, heavy rainWinds near Fung-wong's centre are reaching 185km/h with gusts up to 230km/h.09 Nov 04:25 AM
WorldSingapore institutes mandatory caning to punish online scammersThe corporal form of punishment is a remnant of the British colonial era.08 Nov 04:00 PM
WorldTyphoon Kalmaegi batters Vietnam after deadly Philippines floodsWinds reached 149km/h as Typhoon Kalmaegi tore through Vietnam’s central coast.07 Nov 06:23 AM
PoliticsLuxon speaks to media after return from Asia trip, Trump meetingThe Prime Minister attended two major international summits.03 Nov 02:40 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisThe art of letting Trump claim a win, while walking away strongerNew York Times analysis: Xi grasped that Trump needed a deal he could sell as a victory.02 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelRaw salamander and terrifying heights: Mistakes to avoid on a China tripHere's how to ensure your trip goes without a hitch. 30 Oct 05:26 AM
PremiumPremiumAgribusinessWhat Fonterra's $4.2b Mainland deal means for its farmers and futureEach farmer stands to gain about $400,000 from the capital return.30 Oct 04:00 AM
PremiumPremiumAnalysisJamie EnsorJamie Ensor: Inside the room as Luxon - and NZ - won big with TrumpANALYSIS: Donald Trump didn't need to be there. The fact he showed up speaks volumes.30 Oct 03:00 AM
AnalysisAs Trump meets Xi, it’s advantage ChinaAnalysis: In the Trump era's chaos, some of China’s competitive advantages are clearer.30 Oct 12:45 AM
PremiumPremiumProperty'Vote of confidence': Christopher Luxon on Malaysians’ purchase'We see many opportunities for YTL's expertise': Prime Minister welcomes buyers.29 Oct 03:38 AM
