WorldHunger Games banned for sparking protestsThe new Hunger Games Movie has reportedly been banned from a number of cinemas in Thailand after protesters adopted the film's hand gesture as an anti-authority symbol.20 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelBar/fly: Tokyo's best barsIn a big blaze of neon lights, Brett Atkinson discovers Tokyo's best watering holes.20 Nov 02:00 AM
Economy'Cold turkey' plan for rates bill risesAbout 4000 households face rates increases of 40 per cent or more next year under a "cold turkey" proposal causing deep divisions among city councillors.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAceh's long road to tsunami recoveryWhen Dr Noel Trustrum landed in the Indonesian province of Aceh in January 2005, the Kiwi scientist struggled to comprehend what he saw around him.14 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelTurkey: The best of IstanbulThis ancient city teems with magnificent architectural history, writes Nicola Lamb.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHubby works, Bronagh cuddles pandaIt was all business for John Key at NZ's new consulate in Chengdu yesterday, but it was all pleasure for his wife, Bronagh - a little bundle of it called Xing Yu.12 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelTurkey: The hotel's a bit of a holeTurkish cave hotels will bring out the deep childish delight of your inner hobbit, writes Nicola Lamb.12 Nov 12:30 AM
AirlinesAirbus builds ties with AsiaAirbus is strengthening its presence in Asia - a market which is shaping up as a key battleground for competition with rival Boeing.11 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelSarawak: Forest full of musicPaula Yeoman has a musical epiphany in the humidity of Borneo.08 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelThailand: Taken for a ride in BangkokHelen van Berkel meets a scamster driving a tuk-tuk, but still manages to pack in a stack of sightseeing pleasures that will give her dinner party anecdotes to last into her dotage.06 Nov 11:00 PM
EconomyThe man running world's biggest wealth fundYngve Slyngstad, Norwegian wealth fund's CEO, says almost all investment decisions are affected by what happens in China.04 Nov 02:52 AM
TravelA Malaysian stopover'Rotting' flowers, turtle hatchlings, sky-high thrills ... this is one cool stopover.03 Nov 08:00 PM
TravelIndia: Water of lifeHeather Ramsay takes a ride on a luxury riverboat along the Ganges and experiences many faces of India along the way.02 Nov 11:00 PM
AirlinesSome things change but not Singapore GirlsSingapore Airlines is carefully picking its battles as it faces increased competition from Middle Eastern carriers and budget airlines.01 Nov 03:03 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Tech in Japan and BMW ConnectedDriveTech is part of everyone's life in Japan, but doesn't appear to have supplanted their livelihood, even for menial tasks.28 Oct 08:30 PM
TravelBeijing: A chop off the old blockA Beijing hotpot organ-ises Neil Connor's taste buds.27 Oct 12:00 AM
TravelSri Lanka: Cherished signs of yoreSri Lankans revere and celebrate their tumultuous history. As Chris Pritchard learned, they like visitors to enjoy it, too.21 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelNepal: Focus on EverestKevin Pilley flies on Buddha Air for a close encounter with the Goddess of the Sky. Well, almost ...17 Oct 02:00 AM
TravelBar/fly: Bar Stories, SingaporeSingapore's cocktail bars are hip and their mixologists savvy, writes Paul Harper.16 Oct 02:00 AM
TravelBali: Catch a wave in UluwatuIn Bali's hip spot, Katie Furze is torn between watching surfers and protecting her offspring from the local primates.16 Oct 12:30 AM
TravelIn Taiwan, do as the expats doWhen confronted with 10 courses, just nibble, David Leggat quickly learns.12 Oct 08:00 PM
BusinessTrust KFC in China? The Chinese don'tKFC owner Yum Brands has taken a major hit in China after reports one of its meat suppliers had sold expired meat.12 Oct 01:10 AM
TravelBar/fly: KuchingGraham Reid settles in at a colonial landmark for a cold one on a hot day in Sarawak.09 Oct 02:00 AM
TravelVietnam: Hanoi's novel retreatSomerset Maugham and Graham Greene penned works here, writes Wynne Gray.09 Oct 01:00 AM
TravelSri Lanka: Water for elephantsWatching these mighty beasts splash in the river is an amazing sight, says Alex Robertson.08 Oct 02:00 AM
TravelMyanmar: Old and new in harmonyA museum for the first family of independence is the place to start a post-junta tour of Myanmar, writes Naomi Estall.07 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelChina: Communists' last standJohn Summers travels to a city devoted to Maoism - a place where Stalin is revered as a hero of the people.06 Oct 02:00 AM
BDBDManufacturingSri Lanka suspends sale of Fonterra milk powderFonterra has confirmed Sri Lankan officials have suspended the sale of some Anchor milk powder, amid concerns it has made children sick.05 Oct 09:52 PM
TravelJapan: Riding the golden bulletJapan's famous train turns 50 this month but it's still streaks ahead of its class. Joanna Symons joins the birthday party.05 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelEastern Turkey: Top ten destinationsEastern Turkey is a whole new journey. By Brett Atkinson.27 Sep 11:00 PM
TravelTurkey: An airbrush with historyIn Turkey, those who do not want to remember the past are choosing to concrete over it, writes Ewan McDonald.23 Sep 05:00 PM
New ZealandFined for importing child pornographyA man who imported child pornography in his luggage said watching it made him "a better person".22 Sep 12:47 AM
