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Sri Lanka: An undiscovered island tapestry

There are more than a few reasons to visit to Sri Lanka, writes Jane Jurgens.

Hong Kong: Pro-democracy's stunning gains in elections

Millions of people took to the polls in record numbers.

The man behind China's detention of one million Muslims

Newly revealed documents show who is behind campaign to detain millions of Uighurs.

India: Live like a maharaja

Courtney Whitaker attends the unveiling of the Gudliya Suite in the City Palace, Jaipur

A lonely last stand: Inside the HK universities under siege

Surviving on biscuits and little sleep, a few at the university campus are holding out.

Drop-off kids: The 14-hour-a-day childcare centre

Childcare company offers 6am-8pm care, plus take-home meals for busy parents.

Letters: Life in Aotearoa before Māori

The Celts' cow-hide currachs could not navigate the Atlantic and the Roaring Forties.

Badminton: Sharrock shuttles between codes

Chris Sharrock winds down his national badminton coaching duties to resume cricket.

Jacinda Ardern secures upgrade on China free trade deal

Jacinda Ardern and Premier Li Keqiang confirmed the upgrade during talks in Bangkok.

'No viable alternative': Mars factory closure confirmed, 150 jobs to go

Company promises to help affected staff transition to new jobs.

Sheep placenta cream retailer: 'This ingredient has been used for a long time'

And the Agriculture Minister's not the target market.

South Island's Gough Richlist family selling for $211m

Latest Overseas Investment Office decisions out

Fire nearly destroys historic Japanese castle

Shuri Castle was designated a Unesco World Heritage site in 2000.

Survivors say burning train took 20 minutes to stop, 74 dead

Three carriages on the train were consumed by a blaze caused by a gas cooker.

Cameron Leslie's life-changing 18 days

Leslie, 29, had to leave his five-week old baby behind to chase his dreams.

Bali tourist blasted over 'shameful' bikini act

A photo of a bikini-clad woman inside a Bali convenience store has divided tourists.