TravelA Trans-Siberian adventureTrying to learn the Russian alphabet during long days in a train compartment was unfortunately no help when advice was ignored, writes Natasha Harris.06 Nov 01:00 AM
New ZealandSafe landing after emergency at airportPassengers from a China Southern Airlines flight that made an emergency landing at Auckland International Airport this morning, are 04 Nov 10:31 PM
TravelChina: Breath-taking HarbinIn January China's coolest city hits minus 15C but they still swim, writes Paul Purcell.03 Nov 05:00 PM
TravelJapan: Land of the rising SunwolvesThe shrines of Tokyo work wonders for the Warriors and Leicester, but not the locals, writes Dean Parker.03 Nov 05:00 AM
AgribusinessThai mourners shun Kiwi avocadosThe death of Thailand's monarch has caused a dip in avocado exports, but Korea is picking up the slack.02 Nov 03:06 AM
TravelIt starts with a stopoverTick off another destination on your bucket list with a stopover en route to Europe, writes Caroline Berdon.01 Nov 10:00 PM
WorldCoffee cyanide murder appealThe lack of a complete autopsy and potential evidence tampering will be among the points raised in the appeal of an Australian found guilty of murder.01 Nov 06:44 PM
BDBDBusinessChina's relationship with NZ at its bestChina's relationship with New Zealand is the best its ever been says a key Chinese Embassy official.31 Oct 11:06 PM
WorldBackpacker 'stuck with a crazy person'DISTURBING CONTENT WARNING: A backpacker molested by a deranged guide as she lay paralysed from a cliff fall on a Thai beach has received another blow.31 Oct 04:50 PM
BDBDTourismChina tourism growth set to accelerateChina, New Zealand's second-largest tourism market, is set for further growth with an extra 20 weekly flights scheduled by the end of this year.30 Oct 10:10 PM
BusinessWhat happens when a theme park diesExpoland was once a must-see theme park, but everything changed when a woman died there. Look at it now.27 Oct 05:08 PM
New ZealandPM John Key's 'warm chemistry' with ModiPM John Key did not get one of Indian PM Narendra Modi's famous hugs, but is confident his visit will progress trade talks and has invited Modi to New Zealand.26 Oct 10:44 PM
TravelRoom check: The Park Hyatt SaigonTristram Clayton checks into the Park Hyatt Saigon.26 Oct 02:00 AM
TravelAsk Away: What can we do in Singapore?Soak up the sights and smells of Singapore with these tips from Eli Orzessek.25 Oct 05:00 PM
TourismAJ Hackett expanding overseasThe size of AJ Hackett International will double within the next three years as the company looks to forge new territory overseas.24 Oct 09:04 PM
WorldHusband-and-wife assassins tell allWith four children to support, this couple have turned to the only way they can make money - killing.24 Oct 08:05 PM
Travel10-point plan for SingaporeSports fan Andrew Alderson shares his tips for conquering the great Singapore credit card marathon.23 Oct 09:00 PM
TravelSightseeing by air in North KoreaUntil a few months ago, if you wanted a bird's eye view of North Korea's capital, there was basically only one option: a 150m-tall tower across the river from Kim Il Sung Square.20 Oct 01:13 AM
TravelAsk Away: Borneo for animal loversBorneo appeals to us, satisfying a long time goal of being with orangutans, turtles, and animals.18 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelChina: Beijing for beginnersThe Great Wall. The Forbidden City. Some of the world's greatest sights but how do you get to see them? Ewan McDonald braves Beijing on his own.18 Oct 04:00 AM
TravelNepal: A sensory overloadHelen van Berkel gets a surprisingly warm welcome in colourful and tumultuous Nepal.18 Oct 02:57 AM
New ZealandWatch: Chinese TV drama boost for Weet-BixNew Zealand breakfast food has become a hit in China after Weet-Bix was featured prominently in a popular Chinese TV drama Ode to Joy.18 Oct 02:34 AM
New ZealandMother forced to choose between sonsA Nepalese mother-of-two is in tears after INZ granted permanent residency for one of her sons but not the other.17 Oct 06:20 PM
TravelPilots land plane at wrong airportA passenger plane touched down at the wrong airport after pilots ignored on-board navigation equipment.12 Oct 11:26 PM
ManufacturingIs Auckland stuck in second gear with China?A question for incoming Auckland Mayor Phil Goff: How will you lift the city's economic relationship with China? One in 12 Aucklanders 12 Oct 04:47 AM
CompaniesFonterra strategy gaining tractionFonterra's strategy of shifting more milk, quicker, into the value-added side of the business is gaining momentum after getting off 12 Oct 03:03 AM
World'The Punisher' now bans smokingPhilippine president Rodrigo Duterte has been ruthless in his crackdown on suspected drug dealers in his country and now he has banned smoking.11 Oct 09:40 AM
New ZealandChina to Brownlee: Stay out of disputeChina has effectively told New Zealand to butt out of the dispute in the South China Sea .11 Oct 07:09 AM
WorldDuterte a 'serial killer', 'psychopath'Philippine President Duterte's state of mind is under scrutiny as the death toll in his war on drugs exceeds 3600.10 Oct 04:50 PM
WorldShock CCTV in coffee killer caseDamning footage has been uncovered in the case of a woman who allegedly murdered her friend with a cyanide-laced iced coffee at a Jakarta cafe.09 Oct 04:30 PM
Banking and financeAlleged illegal drug sales probedMedicine ads pulled off Chinese language sites after inquiries made.07 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelJapan: Out of the comfort zoneHot sand presses down on my chest and legs causing a tingling hot sensation to pulse through my legs, arms and back.05 Oct 04:00 AM
PoliticsGovt backs down on repatriation policyUp to 100 New Zealand soldiers' bodies could be brought home from overseas, after the Government confirmed it was reviewing its policy on repatriation.05 Oct 02:04 AM
BusinessMegaship's maiden visit to TaurangaWatch NZH Local Focus: The largest container ship to enter a New Zealand port, the MV Aotea Maersk, has made its maiden visit to Tauranga.04 Oct 09:11 PM
