WorldLong Tan ban lifted for diggersVietnamese authorities are now allowing access to the Long Tan cross for today's anniversary commemorations.17 Aug 09:02 PM
TravelVietnam: Monkey see, monkey doThere's an uneasy alliance between humans and long-tailed macaques, discovers Jonathan Killick.02 Aug 10:00 PM
TravelBar/fly: VietnamIt's never 'just one drink' in Vietnam - mostly due to the insane drink specials, writes Eli Orzessek.15 Jul 03:00 AM
WorldWoman caught with 2.8kg heroin in bars of soapAustralian drug trafficker has 15 days to appeal her death sentence.04 Jul 09:30 PM
TravelFlight Check: Auckland to Vietnam on NZ269For our arrival in Ho Chi Minh City there was a Maori powhiri, which certainly went down well with the locals.27 Jun 05:00 AM
TravelVietnam: Stretch out the stressWhen I'm asked to complete a well-being questionnaire a day before setting off on holiday, I put a big cross over an angry-looking face, indicating five out of five for my stress level.21 Jun 06:00 AM
TravelTravel Live: Don't dream it's overBy the end of my Contiki tour of Vietnam, it felt like I'd been on the road for weeks - but now that I'm back in the office, it's like a blink of the eye.16 May 06:00 AM
TravelTravel Live: Hoi An the real dealWith its old mustard coloured buildings, multitudes of lanterns, bicycles and happy looking dogs, Hoi An is definitely our cutest stop yet.09 May 01:00 AM
New ZealandCruise jump: 'The flames were that close'As flames started to lick the front deck of the burning cruise ship New Zealand woman Cathy Kewish knew there was no other choice but to jump for her life into the water.09 May 12:38 AM
New Zealand'Just chaos' on board burning shipThe Aphrodite Cruise ship, carrying 37 tourists from at least seven different countries, including New Zealand, caught fire while docked in Ha Long Bay.08 May 07:36 AM
TravelTravel Live: Beer, sun and swimmingEli Orzessek reports from Contiki's Vietnam Highlights tour.04 May 11:00 PM
New ZealandNot 'wet fish', but live fighting fishA passenger from Vietnam arrived in NZ with live Siamese fighting fish in plastic bags, declaring them as "wet fish" on his arrival forms.04 May 10:11 PM
TravelTravel Live: Good morning VietnamI'd been warned about the intense traffic in Vietnam when I had trouble crossing the streets in Taiwan.03 May 11:32 AM
WorldAirline owner puts growth and her employees firstNguyen Thi Phuong Thao made her first million at 21, trading fax machines and latex rubber.25 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelPhu Quoc Island: Treasure islandThe plane crawls high above the Mekong delta - flooded paddy, intestinal loops of river, roads crammed with Honda 50s and lined with shops selling rice and Marlboros.15 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelVietnam: Haggling in HanoiHanoi's old quarter is brimming with life. A steady stream of motorcycles whizz by as we weave through the dense crowd of shoppers along Hang Dao.01 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelHot deals: Back massage in 'NamVillas are scattered over undulating hill slopes, offering garden and ocean views.11 Feb 11:00 PM
BusinessVietnam trade opportunities exploredAhead of the signing of the TPP, Vietnamese business and trade leaders and exploring trade opportunities in New Zealand.02 Feb 05:38 PM
TravelHong Kong to Hanoi on DragonairA note on the actual seat: Vietnamese silk cushions were a lovely touch.02 Feb 02:00 AM
TravelVietnam: For the childrenOur day-trip dollars become micro-loans to empower rural women, writes Naomi Estall.25 Nov 08:00 PM
New ZealandSon of refugees on run fundraiserA son of Vietnamese "boat people" to New Zealand is running three half marathons to fundraise and highlight the plight of refugees.18 Nov 04:00 PM
OpinionAudrey YoungKey morning with Vietnam's only billionaireJohn Key's programme in Hanoi yesterday reflects the complexity of the country. In the morning it was a visit to the Vin empire of Vietnam's first and only billionaire, Pham Nhat Vuong, and in the afternoon he was off to meet the communists.16 Nov 08:23 PM
New ZealandKey stands with Vietnam against Paris attacksJohn Key is in Vietnam meeting with Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung, launching what he calls "a new era in bilateral relations".15 Nov 07:54 AM
AirlinesAir NZ promises low Vietnam faresAirline will be flying three times a week to Ho Chi Minh City.12 Nov 10:52 PM
AirlinesAir NZ is going to VietnamCountry is growing in popularity for Kiwi travellers.12 Nov 07:50 PM
TravelVietnam: Karst of thousandsHalong Bay's famed islands are well explored from a kayak, writes Neda Vanovac.22 Oct 05:00 PM
TravelBar/fly: Ho Chi Minh CityHo Chi Minh City has a great craft ale scene, says Vietnam beer vet Brett Atkinson.06 Jul 05:00 PM
TravelVietnam: Peacenik of the peoplePam Neville finds the spirit of Joan Baez still lingers in Hanoi’s Metropole Hotel.20 Jun 09:00 PM
TravelVietnam: Tunnel visionKevin Pilley checks out the subterranean mazes used by Viet Cong 'human moles' during the Vietnam War.11 Jun 09:00 PM
WorldAussie cattle bludgeoned - activistsAustralia's live animal export trade is once again under a harsh spotlight amid claims that cattle are being bludgeoned to death with sledgehammers in Vietnam.20 May 05:00 PM
BusinessVietnam trade deals beefed upNew Zealand and Vietnam aim to double trade to around $2.2 billion by 2020. The target announced yesterday was part of an accord between the two countries.19 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelVietnam: Digging into the pastIt's been 40 years since the end of the Vietnam War and this vibrant country has never stood taller, writes Nel Staveley.03 Mar 11:00 PM
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
WorldEco-home tested in disaster-prone areaVo Van Duong's bamboo and coconut leaf house looks much like others deep in Vietnam's Mekong Delta.27 Jan 04:00 PM
