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The making of Microsoft’s domestic data centre

How Kiwis got Satya Nadella on side.

OA day at Thailand’s new Layan Life wellness centre where weird and wonderful things happen

‘As they say, what we need isn’t always what we want …’

Luxon says NZ ‘clear-eyed’ about risks of conflict in Pacific

The Prime Minister delivered a bleak outlook for the Asia-Pacific region at Asean

Panic at dawn: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits near Indonesian island

The quake hit near Sulawesi, causing residents to flee outside: 'I was so scared'.

North Korea steals $2.6b as it pulls off world’s biggest ever heist

Hackers used phishing emails to access Bybit’s cold wallet, Chainalysis reported.

Watch live: PM speaks to Hosking before Vietnam trip amid domestic pressure over MP’s exit

As Luxon prepares to fly to Vietnam one of his ministers has resigned.

Best things to do in Bali beyond sun, sea and cocktails

From a day of silence to gong massage and soul purification.

‘Physically can’t move': Laos methanol poisoning survivor breaks silence

Bethany Clarke's friend, Simone White, died while the pair were travelling together.

China, Mexico, Canada retaliate against sweeping US tariffs

Canadian and Mexican exports face a 25% tariff, with energy resources from Canada at 10%.

South Korean court extends impeached president’s detention

Enraged supporters attacked the court building after the decision was announced.

South Korean president arrested over failed martial law bid

Hundreds of anti-graft investigators and police raided his residence.

Tsunamis: ‘The big one’ is a matter of when, not if

Two major tsunamis that swamped the east coast have been labelled 'missed opportunities'.

How Kazakhstan’s conservation project revived the Aral Sea

Sea infamous for ship graveyards gets new infrastructure to stop water flowing out.

6.8-magnitude quake prompts Japan tsunami alert

There were small tsunamis in the area, but no major damage.

Ho Chi Minh to Northcote: 'Southern Hemisphere's largest modular housing project'

'We see New Zealand as a long-term strategy.

What is HMPV? Experts say alarm over virus outbreak in China is overblown

Routine virus cases rise in China, but experts say no cause for panic.

Giant tuna ‘as fat as a cow’ sells for $2.3 million in Japan

It's one of the most expensive tuna to be sold in the history.

Singapore turns 60 in 2025: 8 locals spill the secrets no guidebook will tell you

An insider's guide to Singapore, by the people who know the city best.