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Japan: A hot bath and powder

Kieran Nash enjoys an authentic experience at Japan's oldest ski resort.

Hussein Rawlings: Keep NZ land in NZ hands

Racism is no part of the issue, writes Hussein Rawlings. Nor should we fear the accusation of "protectionism". Are Indonesia, China, or Thailand challenged on their land ownership laws?

Workers blame KiwiRail for lost hours

Sixty-four Dunedin manufacturing workers will have their working week reduced by a day, following KiwiRail's decision to award a manufacturing tender offshore.

Scare makes headlines across Asia

Fonterra's dairy product recall made headlines worldwide, as New Zealand's export markets react to reports of the botulism scare.

Japan: Calm in a ceremonial teacup

My first tea ceremony took place in the world's oldest hotel, Japan's Honshi Ryokan.

Thailand: Bangkok fighting

An inspired Kelly Lynch finds tension and excitement ringside in Bangkok.

North Korea: Entry into guarded territory

As a journalist, Chris Pritchard found he had to use subterfuge to travel to North Korea.

China bans new gov't buildings in frugality drive

Vietnam: The beauty of Sapa

The rice terraces set amid the swirling clouds around the Vietnamese hill station of Sapa are truly eye watering.