TravelForeign food not to everyone's tasteI was sitting in a restaurant in Urumqi, in northern China, enjoying the spicy food smells from the kitchen, when a plaintiff Australian voice quavered across the room, "I want steak, eggs and chips."06 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelAsia: Dare to savour Timor in the rawMatt Crook reports on a smack-you-in-the-face adventure.06 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: River Kwai Bridge WeekIn World War II the railway line between Thailand and Burma was built by Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers to give the Japanese an overland supply route.06 Sep 05:00 PM
LifestyleStone age manStanding on snakes and having trees fall on him are all in a day's work for the archaeologist who's been called Auckland's Indiana Jones.02 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelSilk Road: Monk's quest ends at place of peaceThe temple of a famous Buddhist reconciles tensions between communism and religion, writes Jim Eagles.01 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldMuslim cleric reviled for interfaith effortsFor the first time in a long while, the 'Ground Zero mosque' man is avoiding the press.01 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleDanish food on top of the world (+recipes)All aboard the gastronomic express. Next stop, progressive Denmark.30 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelAlong Fiji's royal roadAn island holiday can be more than lying on a beach, discovers a culturally enriched, exhilarated and exfoliated Andrew Stone.30 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: Canadian Aboriginal FestivalNorth America's diverse indigenous culture is explored and celebrated at this massive pow wow and festival.30 Aug 02:00 PM
WorldMideast peace in Netanyahu's handsExpectations are low for latest talks on Israeli and Palestinian conflict.27 Aug 11:44 PM
OpinionWell, burn my Koran and call me extremistChurch-run book bonfire shows depth of anti-Islamic sentiment simmering in US.27 Aug 11:08 PM
LifestyleWorld on a Plate: Brazil (+recipe)As head chef at Auckland's Savour & Devour restaurant, Jaqueline prepares Mediterranean and traditional French cuisine.27 Aug 05:30 PM
LifestyleFind suggests the Romans pioneered 'socks with sandals' Evidence suggests the Romans' famous Italian stylishness may have been ditched to help colonists cope with the chilly British climate.25 Aug 11:44 PM
TravelDon't miss: Vinspired Lake of Stars FestivalHeld on the beautiful palm-fringed shores of Africa's third largest lake, this festival brings together international and African artists.16 Aug 02:00 PM
LifestyleWorld on a plate: Indian (+recipe)Bharat Jamnadas hosts a cooking segment on the TV show <i>Asia Downunder</i> and is today's chef for World on a Plate at Auckland Museum.14 Aug 01:00 PM
KahuCoroner rules on exorcism deathJanet Moses died as a result of accidental drowning by way of manslaughter, Wellington regional coroner Ian Smith has found.12 Aug 05:51 AM
