Travel newsRough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.08 May 03:15 AM
TravelWhy is everyone suddenly talking about South Korea?It's the buzzword at dinner parties, socials and office chat - Seoul is trending.07 May 07:00 PM
LifestyleWild orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat his own woundIt's the latest example of how some animals can soothe themselves with wild remedies.03 May 02:10 AM
TravelMake your dream of backpacking with kids a realityParents, it's not a pipedream - you can backpack Southeast Asia with your family.02 May 07:00 PM
ConstructionA touch of Egypt in Auckland: What's behind this rooftop film set?Who's behind the ziggurat on an inner-city gym rooftop?30 Apr 08:58 PM
World20 Cambodian soldiers killed in explosion at military baseImages from the scene showed a destroyed building still smouldering.28 Apr 12:31 AM
TravelSinga-bore no more, inside Asia’s most exciting cityMore than a stopover: Singapore combines the best of Asia in one compact city.22 Apr 06:00 AM
OpinionEditorial: Hats off to our political leaders for doing New Zealand’s world business kanohi ki te kanohiOPINION: Luxon, Peters, Willis, McClay all doing NZ's mahi.19 Apr 05:01 PM
WorldIndia begins world’s largest election as Modi seeks third termNearly 970 million people will vote — more than 10 per cent of the world’s population.19 Apr 07:16 AM
TravelSoutheast Asia's "last hidden gems" are a travel myth - unless you do thisDiscover secret spots that actually exist in Cambodia and Vietnam.16 Apr 05:00 AM
World'Destroyed': Captured Kiwi pilot fears being killed by Indonesian air strikesPhilip Mehrtens, abducted last February, fears his life is in danger as fighting escalates13 Apr 07:41 AM
TravelHow the super-rich travel in Asia - 9 extravagant train journeys you never knew existedWelcome to a world of onboard massage rooms, Champagne on tap and claw baths.09 Apr 06:00 AM
TravelA last-minute decision saw me riding across Asia on a motorbikeYou won't get this kind of experience from a bus tour.08 Apr 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeBlackRock-managed partnership wins consent for $110m Auckland land dealLINZ also announced changes to how applications would be handled, effective from today.08 Apr 04:50 AM
WorldQuake toll rises to 13; afterschocks stop demolition of leaning buildingMore than 400 people remain stranded after being cut off by damage.06 Apr 10:22 PM
WorldHundreds still stranded three days after Taiwan earthquakeAt least 12 people were killed by the magnitude 7.4 earthquake, and 10 others are missing06 Apr 05:45 AM
New Zealand‘Just crazy': Kiwi woman describes horror at being 16 floors up during Taiwan quakeAt least four people have died so far but that number is expected to rise.03 Apr 06:28 AM
Travel'Unprecedented' demand for these two destinations, travel expert saysKiwi bookings to these spots have "skyrocketed" in recent months.03 Apr 12:52 AM
WorldJapanese authorities raid supplement factory linked to 5 deaths and 100 hospitalisationsAbout a million packages of the supplements were sold over the past three fiscal years.30 Mar 06:34 AM
TravelA holiday in Japan for introverts, for those who find Tokyo overwhelmingYou've probably haven’t heard of Ehime. Bonus, nobody else has either.15 Mar 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldInside Taiwan’s China crisis that could start World War ThreeTimes: Could this be the year Xi Jinping unleashes geopolitical catastrophe?12 Mar 09:55 PM
TravelWhat Kyoto's citizens are doing to fight off over-tourismOfficials have added new restrictions as concerns grow over misbehaving tourists.10 Mar 02:34 AM
TravelMaking Asia easy: Sailing from Taipei to Singapore with Norwegian Cruise LineAn adventure on the high seas via the Philippines, Malaysia, Brunei and Vietnam.25 Feb 06:00 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeWatch: NZ's most expensive office block topped off, sale deal struck'The work-from-home thing is not working any more for businesses.'22 Feb 06:49 PM
PremiumPremiumBanking and financeELE group collapse: Receivers’ report puts claims at $12.3m - who's owed money?Buildhub, another labour hire business, had 60-70 staff. They were all sacked on Friday.20 Feb 03:28 AM
WorldFormer Thai PM released on parole after serving six months in hospitalFormer Thai PM left wearing a neck support, a sling on his right arm and a surgical mask.18 Feb 05:57 AM
TravelRevealed: The country that beats NZ as Aussies' top tourist destinationNew Zealand isn't Australians' top tourist spot for first time since records were kept.15 Feb 06:07 AM
TravelHow travelling to Southeast Asia will educate your kids better than any classroomFoster respect for different cultures, wildlife conservation and ethical travel choices.09 Feb 09:00 PM
WorldChina executes couple who threw toddlers to death from 15th floor apartmentZhang Bo and Ye Chengchen had been found responsible for the children's falls.03 Feb 08:05 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelThis city walk deserves a top spot on your Seoul itineraryTo walk along the Seoul City Wall in South Korea is to walk through bygone centuries.01 Feb 05:00 AM
New ZealandEverything you need to know about cruising on the refurbished Norwegian JewelThe freshly spruced up Norwegian Jewel is back sailing the waters of Asia.28 Jan 06:00 PM
TravelThe many benefits of travelling around Japan by trainYou'll uncover more of Japan’s hidden treasures by rail.24 Jan 07:00 PM
Travel400 million years later, Hindu cave temple seeks escalator upgradeThe 272 brightly coloured steps form a stairway to heaven for pilgrims and instagrammers.22 Jan 06:48 PM
New ZealandBigamy, abuse and 'human-trafficking': How a mother and son found 'sanctuary' in New ZealandThey weren't destined for New Zealand but once they landed, they instantly sought refuge.18 Jan 06:00 AM
