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$500k payout: US tourist's horrific burns while showering in Airbnb
An American tourist had burns to 21.5 per cent of her body after a shower incident.
Meth in dishwashing liquid; The new gangs infiltrating NZ
Specialist "cells" of transnational organised crime syndicates have entered New Zealand.
Trump unlikely hero of Hong Kong's Cantonese art form
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Customs snag $10m in illicit drugs in airport busts
Four alleged drug couriers arrested at Auckland Airport.
Monk molests woman and daughter after saying he has 'special healing powers'
Monk used 'therapy' to assault the mother on six occasions before groping her daughter.
Violence erupts as protesters mark May Day around the globe
Some protesters threw rocks, burned effigies of politicians and trashed cars.
Cathay pilot 'incapacitated' over South China Sea
A "PAN PAN" call was made to Hong Kong air traffic control by the co-pilot.
Australian Defence Force preventing Kiwis from serving
Australia's government has concerns about an "insider threat" within their defence force.
Coming our way - the newest Airbus A350
Cathay Pacific is boosting services to New Zealand with a new plane and more flights
Tycoon gives away children's $600 million inheritance
The heir to Hong Kong's biggest real estate agency doesn't even own a house.
Cathay cracks down on ice cream thieves in crew
Cathay's supply chain is leaking mini tubs of Haagen-Dazs ice cream, bottles of champagne.
Kiwis aboard Air NZ flight warned of measles risk
A person with measles was confirmed as being aboard an April 1 flight to Hong Kong.
Hong Kong's high-rising inequality: Crazy rich city's dirty secret
Hong Kong is known for its glitzy skyrises, but should be famous for something else.
Hidden Hong Kong: 12 lesser known attractions
Beyond the high rises, there's much more to Hong Kong than first meets the eye.
Tim McCready: 2019 — a year of challenges
Global uncertainty casts a shadow over Asian Financial Forum in Hong Kong.
Cyberport seen as key to success
Hong Kong's Cyberport has a vision to "be the hub for digital technology.
Exchange securing a future
Tim McCready talks to James Fok, Head of Group Strategy at the Hong Kong Exchange.
Rare collection of wine sets world sales record of $44 million
A mysterious figure called the Transcendent Collector has made a big purchase.
Inside Hong Kong's $109m homes for the super rich
A glimpse inside of the luxury abodes of those with cash to burn.
Hong Kong: Big sleepover
A big bustling city can still be a friendly place for the family to stop over.
Rich-lister opens up about health battle
Nick Mowbray, Zuru toys co founder, opens up about his battle with Crohn's disease.
Passengers tracked down after man on flight got measles
The man was said to be a Cathay Pacific flight attendant.
Aussie man extradited from NZ over $12m fraud
Man is alleged to have stolen from 21 victims in Australia, UK, US and Europe.
Big Read: A 97-year-old tycoon, his four wives and the push to revive a casino empire
The Ho empire controlled Macau's economy almost completely for decades.
'Rodrigo Duterte and Kim Jong-un' meet in Hong Kong
Doppelgangers eat a fried-chicken lunch together and pose for selfies.
Cathay Pacific's new lounge has space for mind and body
The airline has invested in head space in the air as well as in its lounges.
They're still here: Unruly tourists served deportation notices remain in NZ
Immigration NZ says the five members given notice have not left Aotearoa.
Fatal fall, several injuries prompts safety improvements for buses
Better railings, signage and sensors to notify drivers are among the safety improvements.
International flight from Auckland turns back after multiple bird strikes
The Cathay Pacific flight experienced multiple bird strikes shortly after take-off.
Air NZ passengers grounded with dead body for two hours
Drama on plane continued after landing because no ground crew were available at that hour.
Cathay Pacific red-faced after selling first class flight for economy prices
Airline offered return first class seats from Vietnam to USA for as low as $1000.
Revellers say hello to 2019, goodbye to an unsettling year
Sydney lit up 2019 with a spectacular display on the harbour.
Japan stocks plunge, other Asia markets fall after US losses
Effects of Trump's tweet felt in Asia as Japanese stocks plunge.