OpinionHelen van Berkel: I predict no riot"Rule No 1," the Travel Editor said: "Don't get killed." Helen van Berkel looked for angry mobs in Bangkok and found only scenes of calm.23 Mar 08:30 PM
TravelMyanmar: Reminisce on the riverMyanmar's countryside hosts a lifestyle that has scarcely changed over centuries, Angela Lock discovers.23 Mar 03:15 PM
OpinionJohn Armstrong: 'Cane toad' may get another chance to 'spit acid'John Armstrong asks, "Whatever your opinion of Judith Collins, she has chutzpah in abundance. Or is it foolhardiness masquerading as chutzpah?"19 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelIndia: A feast for all the sensesYou don't have to be able to see to enjoy India's magic, writes Fraser Alexander.16 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelMalaysia: Shopping - fake and fabulousKate Shuttleworth gets a bargain, or several, on a Kuala Lumpur spree.12 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelTop five things to do in SingaporeShop, eat, safari: Singapore thrills Megan Singleton.12 Mar 02:00 AM
WorldFlight 370: Many questions, few answersFor Malaysia Airlines, every hour counts as it deals with the loss of flight MH370 with 227 passengers and 12 crew on-board.11 Mar 03:52 AM
TravelBorneo: Once were warriorsPeace reigns among the tribes but it wasn't always that way, writes Diana Balham.06 Mar 02:00 AM
TravelBorneo: In the forest, Mum knows bestEndangered orang-utans relearn how to live in the wild, writes Diana Balham.02 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelHong Kong: Silence beyond the skyscrapersBrendan Manning steps out of Hong Kong's hub and discovers there's peace and tranquillity to be found in the lush, abundant country parks nearby.26 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelVietnam: Hands-on adventureWynne Gray escapes the bustle of the big cities with a delicious escape in Hoi An.20 Feb 11:00 PM
WorldGiant squid seen as an 'omen'An increase in the number of giant squid being caught along the Sea of Japan coast is leading fisherman to fear it may be some kind of omen.20 Feb 07:08 PM
TravelBali: Give me this simple lifeFun, sun and ocean diving away from Bali's noise and bustle proves to be a tonic for Diana Dobson's family.14 Feb 02:00 AM
New ZealandTwo bites at Valentine's DayWhen Anthony Marter met Susan Zhu, not only did he find a wife but also a reason to be celebrating Valentine's Day twice in the year.12 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleLet there be lightFor the first time since 1995, Valentine's Day will fall on the 15th day of the Chinese New Year, or "Yuan Xiao Jie" - a day commonly also known as the Chinese Valentine's Day.12 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelChina: Beijing's better by bikeThe sprawl of this ancient city lends itself well to cycling, writes Anthony Doesburg.12 Feb 02:00 AM
TravelMalaysia: Cultures shape MelakaThe city of Melaka, on Malaysia's peninsula, is home to a vibrant multicultural society, writes Sophie Barclay.11 Feb 02:00 AM
WorldSchapelle Corby's former lawyer: Weed celebration a jokeSchapelle Corby's former lawyer said comments made about the jailed 36-year-old celebrating her release from prison with a "big marijuana joint" were not intended to be taken seriously.06 Feb 05:50 AM
WorldSchapelle Corby inches towards paroleThe minister who will decide whether Schapelle Corby will be released on parole from a Bali prison says the Australian will get no special treatment.06 Feb 05:27 AM
WorldCorby's parole due within three daysIndonesia's justice minister has announced he hopes to sign parole documents for Schapelle Corby within three days.05 Feb 02:15 AM
TravelShiny old Hong KongOn foot around Hong Kong, Winston Aldworth finds a vibrant city where history flies by.03 Feb 04:30 PM
WorldIndia court won't review gay sex banIndia's top court has rejected a plea filed by the government and activist groups to review its shock ruling that reinstated a colonial-era ban on gay sex.28 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelThailand: Essential tastes of BangkokTelevision cooking show host Marion Grasby reveals her must-eat Bangkok food spots.23 Jan 11:00 PM
TravelFive go touring in ThailandGrowing up and having kids needn't stop you backpacking round the world. It just changes the way you do it.22 Jan 11:00 PM
BDBDAgribusinessFonterra raises 1.25b renminbi in ‘dim sum’ bondFonterra has raised 1.25 billion renminbi in its second Chinese currency denominated bond, which it will use to repay debt and expand operations in China.21 Jan 01:30 AM
WorldUS, Japan in spat over dolphin cullWashington and Tokyo have been drawn into an unexpected diplomatic spat over the annual slaughter of dolphins in Taiji.20 Jan 09:41 PM
TravelYunnan: Further off the trackOutside Tibet, Duncan Gillies is intrigued, puzzled and mystified by an unexpected Tibetan experience.15 Jan 11:00 PM
WorldGiant squid caught off JapanA fisherman has become a phenomenon in his native Japan after catching a four-metre giant squid off the coast of Sadogashima Island.14 Jan 01:02 AM
WorldNZ aid agencies readyNew Zealand aid agencies are poised to respond to a huge tropical cyclone that is bearing down on northern Tonga.11 Jan 01:40 AM
