PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Golden Triangle superlabs and Kiwi gangs are getting meth on NZ streets at record levelsNew smuggling routes and methods uncovered in Herald on Sunday probe.26 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelWorld's longest train ride takes you from Portugal to SingaporeTrain enthusiasts suggest it is the world's longest continuous rail journey.17 Dec 05:24 AM
World'Public health crisis': Country's perfect Covid-19 record ends with deathsMore than a year, they did the impossible and not recorded any Covid deaths – until now.23 May 06:29 PM
New ZealandConvicted fraudster, sex offender skips country while facing new chargesA convicted fraudster and sex offender has skipped the country while facing fresh charges08 May 07:58 PM
New ZealandExperts predict when to expect expanded NZ travel bubbleWhile there was confidence the vaccine reduced transmission, further data was required.07 Apr 06:42 AM
PremiumPremiumTravelAsia: Inside the caves of LaosJanie Walker digs deep into the recent traumatic history of Laos.09 Jul 03:00 AM
WorldMeth epidemic now Southeast Asia's biggest drug problemHeroin is no longer the main drug of concern in East and Southeast Asian countries.12 Mar 01:52 AM
TravelBuddhist alms to lethal arms: Luang PrabangThe most magical time to explore Luang Prabang is at dawn.14 Nov 09:51 PM
WorldThe mosquito bite that nearly killed meDoctors kept telling Jane she just had the flu but her instinct suggested much worse.11 May 08:52 PM
RoyalsEditorial: Please be careful what you 'accept', JacindaArdern learning the language - and lessons - of international diplomacy21 Apr 08:00 PM
WorldMan who exposed ivory trade killedEsmond Martin has spent decades risking his life to expose the ivory trade.05 Feb 06:17 PM
TravelTim Warrington: 'The bus trip was hot'As Tim Warrington finds, not all travellers treat their destinations with respect.15 Jan 04:00 PM
TravelLaos: The road from PhonsavanJustine Tyerman encounters good humour and some odd food items on a road trip in Laos.11 Dec 01:10 AM
TravelLaos: The hills of paradiseJustine Tyerman puts forward her own theory about the enigmatic Plain of Jars.24 Nov 03:01 AM
TravelReturn to LaosWarriors star Shaun Johnson returned to his roots, and took a documentary crew along for the ride.25 Feb 09:00 PM
TravelLaos: Paradise lost to UnescoLabel has saved Luang Prabang's buildings but killed its soul, writes Denis D. Gray.22 Feb 04:30 PM
TravelWarriors star Shaun Johnson on returning to Laos<I>Shaun Johnson: Across the Mekong</I> screens on Sky Sport 2, on Monday February 27, at 8.30pm. For the full story, see this week's <I>Sunday Travel</I> magazine in the <I>Herald on Sunday</I>.Watch22 Feb 02:59 AM
NRLLaos: Shaun Johnson goes homeThe Warriors star has spoken publicly about his mother's escape from Laos more than 30 years ago.18 Feb 04:00 PM
WorldDying for a selfieIt's a map of a country familiar to many travellers but on closer inspection it reveals a heartbreaking reality.04 Aug 07:36 PM
New ZealandFamily's second chance at lifeMarking World Refugee Day, the Herald spoke to a refugee family who escaped from Laos to New Zealand 33 years ago, risking their lives to do so.20 Jun 01:32 AM
TravelLaos: Going with the flowA Mekong Sun jaunt is as much an educational cruise as one of relaxation, writes Patrick Horton.12 Jun 12:00 AM
TravelOn track to Laos in the lap of luxuryIn a style that acknowledges the extravagant comforts of early 20th-century travel, Sarah Marshall sips prosecco on a train trip from Bangkok to Vientiane.26 Feb 11:00 PM
TravelLaos: Picks words and leavesCommunist Laos is still close to its agricultural roots, writes Yvonne van Dongen.02 May 12:00 AM
TravelLaos: Beauty spot rivals NZPure water, bears and elephants make the waterfalls of Laos well worth the trek, writes Yvonne van Dongen.25 Oct 08:30 PM
TravelLaos: Lives on the line in river revelryBoozy fun in Laos comes laced with danger, writes Belinda Merhab.05 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: Be seduced by Southeast AsiaAdvice on planning a three-week intrepid party trip around Southeast Asia.18 May 12:30 AM
TravelLaos: A nip to ward off evil spiritsStephen Johnson visits the village of Ban Xang Hai on the Mekong River, famous for its 'rice wisky'.10 May 03:00 AM
TravelPatricia Schultz's top 10 travel destinationsThe author of the hugely-popular <I>1,000 Places To See Before You Die</I> reveals her absolute favourite travel destinations.30 Jan 11:30 PM
OpinionLaos: Breakdowns and bowling alleysCharlotte and Mauricio continue on to the Laotian city of Luang Prabang before heading to Thailand.30 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionChina and Laos: From superpower to super minnowMauricio and Charlotte witness roadside dentistry in China and partake in a celebratory Laotian feast.16 Dec 03:30 AM
