Latest from Asia

Sri Lanka: Stairway to heaven
Mark Dye takes a journey to an ancient fortress and is blown away by its majesty.

Ed Sheeran breaks arm in bike accident
Singer Ed Sheeran has injured his arm ahead of his tour to Asia this week.

How an accidental failure led to a life-changing idea
An Aussie bartender decided to raise $12,000 for people he didn't even know.

Comment: Getting the best for NZ
Asia Institute director says we should aim for the best investment from Asia, not the most

The Hilton Hanoi Opera, Vietnam
Lucy Casley stays at a beautiful French classical style hotel with excellent restaurants.

Bryan Gould: Be wary in dealing with China
COMMENT: Kiwis would do well to be aware of the differences in the Chinese approach.

Time for a social media detox
Brad Smeele took a two week social media holiday. He thinks you should too.

NZ eliminates measles and rubella
NZ has attracted international praise for passing the strict criteria.

Exploring the coast of Southeast Asia
A 12-day trip exploring the coast of Southeast Asia yielded many great experiences.

Airline summer surge means cheaper fares
More flights into NZ this summer for tourists mean cheaper fares for Kiwis.

'Tourist' sentenced for meth crimes
A Hong Kong man has been jailed for his part in importing 20kg worth of methamphetamine.

Final respects for late Thai king
Thai community will gather at the Potters Park Events Centre in mourning colours.

Meth disguised as concrete: Seven arrested
Seven arrested for allegedly smuggling over 100kg of meth into NZ disguised as concrete.

Big problem facing America's military
Trump is talking big, but there is one thing holding him back.

Cocaine smuggling: 'I never thought I was being set up'
Kiwi pensioner caught with 2.5kg of cocaine is back in NZ after being cleared by jury.

Otto's parents: North Korea are terrorists, they 'destroyed' our son
Otto Warmbier's parents speak out: 'North Korea is not a victim. They're terrorists.'

Local Focus: What next for Karena & Kasey?
Local Masterchefs discuss plans for the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Car smashed by falling aircraft part
Panel falls off aircraft after takeoff in Japan and falls on car.

Mandalay-Lashio Train: Slow but sure is fun
Train eases from a jog to a cautious walk across spectacular bridge.

Shanghai: Old treasures, new pleasures
China's biggest city is a fantastic travel destination in itself, writes Kate Ford.

'Harrowing scream I'll never forget'
Shocking encounter put one of Australia's richest men on a mission.

Park Lane Hotel, Hong Kong
The 28-floor luxury Park Lane Hotel features a rooftop bar right in the heart of Hong Kong. Video / Grant Bradley
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Four remote paradises in Southeast Asia
Southeast Asia offers a multitude of spots that are just waiting to be explored.

The Park Lane Hotel, Hong Kong
Estelle Sarney and Grant Bradley check in to a lavish Causeway Bay hotel.

Helen Clark: 'UN slipping into irrelevance'
Former PM Helen Clark says the UN needs to change urgently, or risks becoming irrelevant.

Hong Kong: Shop, drop, eat, rest
Chris Lynch dives head-first into the retail heaven that is Causeway Bay.

The St. Regis Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Dan Ahwa stays in a Deluxe Room with great views of the Malaysian capital.