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Vietnam: 8 tips for Hanoi
Hanoi, Vietnam, is a wonderfully chaotic city. Here, Isaac Davison tells you how to to get the most out of the place as an unabashed, camera-toting tourist, or as a savvy local.
Australia offers guarantee on Schapelle Corby
Australia has offered Indonesia an "official guarantee" that convicted drug smuggler Schapelle Corby will not breach parole if she is released from jail.
India: Poachers to protectors
Eco-tourism is popping up all over India. Liz Light goes birdwatching.
Five free things to do in Phnom Penh
Phnom Penh's developing tourism sector also means that nearly every attraction has an entry fee, even if just a dollar or two. But in keeping with history, some sites cost nothing at all.
Shane Jones report: What's in it?
Shane Jones has received a draft copy of the auditor-general's report into his decision to grant Chinese billionaire William Yan citizenship - but won't reveal the contents.
Boom time for Macau
A decade ago Macau was pretty sleepy, having opened an airport only in 1995. Now it is a boom town.
Jungle fever
Ann Huston took her sons on a voyage to Borneo’s Tanjung Puting National Park to meet their orange relatives.
Study helps calm extinction fears
A New Zealand researcher has challenged long-held claims that most species will be wiped out before they can even be discovered.
Bangkok shopping most exciting in the world
Many people say it's London, Paris or Munich. But the most exciting shopping is in Bangkok. The air conditioned and squeaky-clean trains stop right at the entrance of the most important shopping complexes on the lively Sukhumvit and Rama I roads.
Vietnam: Travels with Uncle Ho
Away from Halong Bay, you can still find some parts of Northern Vietnam free of tourist buses and technology, discovers Isaac Davison.
Malaysia: Marine marvels
Kate Hodal embarks on a magical four-day underwater tour of eastern peninsular Malaysia.
Put NZ's health before big pharma
Leaked proposed provisions of the Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement could affect our ability to treat chronic diseases, writes Briar Mannering.
India: Skip the traffic - take a tuk-tuk
Autorickshaws could give Michael Schumacher a run for his money on the busy streets of Hyderabad, finds Kris Shannon.