TravelVietnam: Higher learningA trip to Vietnam's mountainous and beautiful north allows visitors to experience authentic tribal life, writes Rob McFarland.05 Dec 11:00 PM
LifestyleNew lizard species discovered - on a restaurant menuA new species of lizard has become a legend in its own lunchtime after being identified by scientists from the menu of a Vietnamese restaurant.12 Nov 12:40 AM
EconomyStronger trade with Asia means more jobs - KeyStronger trade ties with Asia's major economies will strengthen NZ's economy, John Key says.30 Oct 06:52 PM
EconomyKey: Gillard visit likely to help align economiesAustralian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is to visit NZ for talks early next year likely to yield progress in aligning the two nations' economies, says John Key. 29 Oct 06:56 PM
New ZealandBumpy journey to Vietnam for PMAfter what had potential to be a very bumpy journey after a weather radar problem on the plane, New Zealand has arrived at the East Asia Summit.28 Oct 10:59 PM
Lifestyle<i>Cafe Hanoi</i>, Auckland CBDAnyone who has been to Vietnam knows that the best food comes from the north.26 Sep 04:30 PM
New ZealandKiwi Vietnam war hero diesA former New Zealand Vietnam war hero who was recently presented with a bravery award for saving the lives of Australian soldiers has died.17 Sep 05:27 AM
WorldApocalypse thenAs a soldier in Vietnam, Karl Marlantes came face-to-face with war. Thirty years later he has turned that experience into a <i>New York Times</i> best-seller.07 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandCharges over freak fatal motorway accidentA freak road accident where a truck wheel came loose and killed a man in a bus on Auckland's southern motorway earlier this year is heading to court.20 Jul 04:51 AM
TravelAsk Lonely Planet: All that's eco is not green in VietnamEco-tourism in Vietnam is often promoted by companies who either by ignorance or outright unscrupulousness do not adhere to the ethics that would constitute viable eco-tourism projects.07 Jun 03:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi war hero rewarded by AustraliaA former New Zealand artillery officer has been given a bravery award by the Australian Government.29 May 05:00 AM
TravelVientiane, LaosLaos' bizarre capital is a languid collection of wide French-style avenues furnished with cruising tuk tuks, and plane-tree studded neighbourhoods dotted with Buddhist temples and French colonial architecture.03 May 08:51 PM
TravelTravel book: <i>Destination Saigon</i>Being a large man taking up a space usually occupied by three Vietnamese, writer Walter Mason was obviously an easily noticed foreign visitor in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon).27 Apr 12:00 AM
LifestyleHeaven scent (+recipes)Vietnam's food smells as good as it tastes, writes Paul Jobin.22 Feb 03:00 PM
