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![Everyone's rating Singapore right now but I'm a bigger fan of this Asian city](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Everyone's rating Singapore right now but I'm a bigger fan of this Asian city
When all the big hotel chains are clamouring to be here, you know it's a winner.
![Precinct Properties' $300m-plus Auckland splurge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Precinct Properties' $300m-plus Auckland splurge
Plans for 350 apartments at Downtown Carpark, a further 500 on Queen St, more in Mt Eden.
![Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of the Moon](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of the Moon
Chinese spacecraft lands on the Moon’s far side to collect rocks in growing US space race.
![14 dead after scorching Indian heat wave](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
14 dead after scorching Indian heat wave
Temperatures soar up to 49.9C in parts of India this week.
![The safest country to give your kids an (enjoyable) culture shock](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
The safest country to give your kids an (enjoyable) culture shock
Coax your kids out of their comfort zone.
!['Uplifting': How Auckland space is giving a voice to Asian music](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Uplifting': How Auckland space is giving a voice to Asian music
Auckland's Big Fan music space is supporting pan-Asian artists with residency and funding.
![Where to go in India to avoid the well-trodden tourist route](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Where to go in India to avoid the well-trodden tourist route
Most people travel India's Golden Triangle — but you're not 'most people' are you?
![China launches military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
China launches military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’
NYT: The drills come after Taiwan’s new president pledged to defend its sovereignty.
![Four Kiwis hospitalised in Thailand after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Four Kiwis hospitalised in Thailand after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis on board, four were hospitalised.
![Asian student associations back Māori and Pasifika campus spaces](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Asian student associations back Māori and Pasifika campus spaces
'We stand in solidarity with our Māori and Pasifika students.'
!['Terrifying': Kiwi receives 31 stitches after flying from seat in Singapore Airlines turbulence](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
'Terrifying': Kiwi receives 31 stitches after flying from seat in Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two hospitalised.
![Heading to Singapore? You might want to know what "choping" is first](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Heading to Singapore? You might want to know what "choping" is first
Top tips for stress-free travel in Singapore.
![Everyone should visit Cambodia at least once - here's how to do it tourist-free](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Everyone should visit Cambodia at least once - here's how to do it tourist-free
Experience local life in Cambodia; meet the people and explore their villages.
![Winston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Winston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'
The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.
![How much? A price guide to the world's most popular cities](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
How much? A price guide to the world's most popular cities
From London to New York, which cities are going to cost you the most?
![Knifeman kills two, injures 21 in hospital attack in China](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Knifeman kills two, injures 21 in hospital attack in China
Witness says doctors are among the 21 injured as police launch an investigation.
![Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales
“It is also important to carry on Japan’s traditional food culture.”
![Rough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Rough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?
Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.
![Why is everyone suddenly talking about South Korea?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Why is everyone suddenly talking about South Korea?
It's the buzzword at dinner parties, socials and office chat - Seoul is trending.
![Wild orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat his own wound](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=780)
Wild orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat his own wound
It's the latest example of how some animals can soothe themselves with wild remedies.