PremiumPremiumWorldIran war: Reeling from the oil shock and ‘running out of ideas’New York Times: Supply shortages from Mideast have rippled through Asia, upending lives.22 Mar 06:00 PM
Travel newsFive standout travel deals: From bear-watching in Canada to a Mekong river cruiseTravel deals span Canada, Southeast Asia, Bali, coastal Australia and beyond.16 Mar 04:00 PM
CrimeHow an Auckland businessman's scheme to import 2.6 million black-market cigarettes backfiredWei Xu stood to gain nearly $4 million from the illegal imports.31 Jan 05:00 AM
WorldAccused scam boss Chen Zhi arrested in Cambodia, extradited to China - Phnom Penh07 Jan 07:14 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldKhmer Rouge-era land mines have a big role in Thailand-Cambodia conflictNY Times: The countries are trading claims over the mines, which have injured soldiers.11 Dec 04:00 PM
WorldCambodia-Thailand border clashes send half a million into sheltersJets, tanks and drones are striking near disputed centuries-old temples.10 Dec 05:56 PM
WorldDeported from the US in 2018, he’s trying to help others survive exileUSAid cuts wiped out 90% of KVAO funding, slashing beds for new returnees.10 Dec 05:00 PM
WorldMore than half a million evacuated in Cambodia, Thailand during border clashesMore than 500,000 people are seeking safety as tanks, jets and drones battle.10 Dec 04:24 AM
WorldThailand-Cambodia clashes reignite, killing soldier and civiliansAbout 35,000 Thais fled border areas and over 1100 families in Cambodia were evacuated.08 Dec 10:59 PM
WorldThailand launches air strikes against Cambodia in border flare-upOne Thai soldier was killed and four wounded in the fresh border clashes.08 Dec 04:19 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyWhy Ikea's new Auckland store had to be built like a near-hospital-strength bunkerBuilders spent six months driving 550 piles through volcanic rock beneath the site.01 Dec 01:21 AM
New ZealandA Kiwi's life in the world's largest dairy farmsBerwick Settle has managed dairy herds from 39C heat to ‑25C cold.09 Nov 09:43 PM
Politics'We follow through': Luxon says sending plane to wargames shows NZ 'not just spouting off'He's 'really proud' of New Zealand's work in the region.27 Oct 04:12 AM
WorldTrump starts Asia trip with trade deals, ceasefire pact and China talks aheadHe co-signed a Thailand–Cambodia ceasefire after their deadliest clashes in decades.26 Oct 07:24 PM
WorldThai royalists begin year-long farewell to Queen SirikitThe 93-year-old former queen’s body will lie in state at Bangkok’s Grand Palace.26 Oct 05:30 PM
WorldTrump’s record on conflicts he says he endedIndia’s Prime Minister later denied Trump pressured Delhi to stop fighting Pakistan.23 Sep 08:09 PM
TravelWe took our kids out of school for a 'term of travel'. Here's what it was likeIt's not all beach days and leisure time.20 Sep 07:21 PM
New Zealand'Humbling': Mum and daughter travel to Cambodia to meet sponsor childThe Hastings pair travelled to Chi Kreng to meet 12-year-old Sue in Cambodia.18 Sep 06:00 PM
Travel newsSave big with hot travel deals to Bora Bora, Morocco and PapeeteExplore the world with these five hot travel deals.13 Sep 06:07 PM
New Zealand'Scene straight out of a movie': Serial fraudster sentenced after global hotel scams, fake ambulance actJoshua Yarwood received a jail term at Christchurch court for multiple deception charges.29 Aug 01:22 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldTrump says he’s ended 6 (or 7) wars. Here’s some contextNew York Times: “I’m averaging about a war a month,” Trump said.19 Aug 09:50 PM
New ZealandWhy do Cambodian bakers make the best pies in NZ? Patrick Lam, an eight-time winner, learned baking from his brother-in-law in 1997.13 Aug 08:12 PM
WorldCambodian PM nominates Trump for Nobel Peace PrizeTrump’s calls helped end border clashes between Cambodia and Thailand.07 Aug 06:48 PM
WorldThailand and Cambodia agree to a truce after five days of fightingThe ceasefire aims to de-escalate tensions over territory with ancient temples.28 Jul 06:49 PM
WorldThailand and Cambodia truce talks due but strikes continueAt least 35 people have died and over 200,000 displaced in the five-day conflict.28 Jul 05:40 AM
PremiumPremiumWorldBehind deadly clashes, a bitter spat between two dynastic leadersNew York Times: The fallout in Thailand and Cambodia from their rift has been severe. 27 Jul 07:00 PM
WorldThailand, Cambodia seek truce after deadly border conflictThe conflict has killed at least 33 and displaced over 150,000 people.26 Jul 11:01 PM
