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Southeast Asia quake - death toll could surpass 10,000
Myanmar's leader issued a rare plea for international aid in televised address.

Why your next cruise should be a China cruise
If a trip to China feels daunting, this is a perfect way to see the sights.

Cambodia’s ‘Tomb Raider’ temple more fascinating than Angkor Wat
A cruise on the Mekong, through Vietnam and Cambodia, reveals startling contrasts.

'Slow but complete breakdown': $9.8m real estate agency fight; Cooper company wins big award
Case revolved around protracted dispute between parties over branch established at Albany.

Canada denounces China for executing four Canadians on drug charges
Clemency is still being sought in another case from 2019.

Bombshell development with last-ditch search for MH370 flight
There’s been a major announcement in the desperate search for the wreckage of MH370.

Convenient and comfortable: An affordable hotel in the heart of Seoul
If you’re visiting South Korea’s capital, this hotel is an ideal base.

Property Insider: $7 billion Asia-Pacific fund hunts in NZ
Data centres, warehouses, offices, properties under mortgagee sale: asset classes named.

China says it is ‘ready for war’ with America
China boosts defence spending by 7.2%, warns US it is prepared to 'fight until the end'.

The making of Microsoft’s domestic data centre
How Kiwis got Satya Nadella on side.

OA day at Thailand’s new Layan Life wellness centre where weird and wonderful things happen
‘As they say, what we need isn’t always what we want …’

Luxon says NZ ‘clear-eyed’ about risks of conflict in Pacific
The Prime Minister delivered a bleak outlook for the Asia-Pacific region at Asean

Panic at dawn: Magnitude 6.1 earthquake hits near Indonesian island
The quake hit near Sulawesi, causing residents to flee outside: 'I was so scared'.

North Korea steals $2.6b as it pulls off world’s biggest ever heist
Hackers used phishing emails to access Bybit’s cold wallet, Chainalysis reported.

Watch live: PM speaks to Hosking before Vietnam trip amid domestic pressure over MP’s exit
As Luxon prepares to fly to Vietnam one of his ministers has resigned.

Best things to do in Bali beyond sun, sea and cocktails
From a day of silence to gong massage and soul purification.

‘Physically can’t move': Laos methanol poisoning survivor breaks silence
Bethany Clarke's friend, Simone White, died while the pair were travelling together.

China, Mexico, Canada retaliate against sweeping US tariffs
Canadian and Mexican exports face a 25% tariff, with energy resources from Canada at 10%.

The White Lotus effect: Why Thailand is experiencing a travel boom
Officials predict an influx of tourists ahead of the new season's premiere this month.

Japan scrambles jets as Russian bombers fly near country
Russian military 'has been active on an ongoing basis' around Japan, spokesperson said.

Crowd-free Ubud - it exists. And this is where you'll find it.
Getting off the beaten path has never been better, or easier.