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Japan: Care for some sushi?
When in Japan, do as the Japanese do - ski. And when not skiing, learn how to make sushi.
Key in Burma: The Herald interview
As John Key wraps up an important Burma visit, he talks to Herald Political Editor Audrey Young about what he's learned and seen.
Panda's fight for survival
The Chinese consider the giant panda a national treasure, and it's evident just how much they're loved when one visits Chengdu Research Base.
Obama urged to keep leaning on Burma
President's Asia tour underscores foreign policy shift eastwards to counter China.
Heat over Govt-casino links
The Government is facing heat over its relationship with SkyCity after claims the casino lobbied it over a deal to fast-track visas for wealthy Chinese visitors.
Rev. Jesse Jackson: Obama still righting old wrongs
The US President must be allowed to build on his Administration's achievements, writes Reverend Jesse Jackson.
Independence key to IT fix-it firm
Industry veterans rely on selling their expertise, not hardware or software.
Indonesia: Sate hunger with streets' finest
Diana Plater ditches the hotel buffet for authentic, cheap and sumptuous street cuisine.
Conquering Macau Tower's level 61
There are two types of visitors to Macau Tower's level 61, as Andrew Both discovers - those who want to enjoy the panoramic view and those who want an adrenaline rush.
Cambodia: Authentic cooking in Siem Reap
Carroll du Chateau attends a cooking school in Siem Reap with delicious results.
Laos: Beauty spot rivals NZ
Pure water, bears and elephants make the waterfalls of Laos well worth the trek, writes Yvonne van Dongen.
China: Cash and carry it home
The prime reason to visit Shenzhen is to shop, writes Sharon Stephenson, who maximised every moment of commerce.
Discovering Japan by train
Greg Rules uses his seven-day rail pass to travel from Tokyo to Kyoto, Osaka, Hiroshima and to the Hakone mountains and lakes district before returning to Tokyo.
Meet the dragon babies
A support organisation for migrant parents in Auckland is experiencing a baby boom because of a surge in the number of dragon babies born to Chinese parents.
Mall-time in Malaysia
Jane Phare tours the markets and malls of Kuala Lumpur to snap up bargains, drool over designer labels and hunt for a scooter.
Shanghai: Travel tips for Planet China
Shanghai proves mind-blowing for first-time visitors, writes Shandelle Battersby.
Macau: A safe bet for tourists
Walking through the historic centre of Macau, a world heritage site, it's easy to forget you're in Asia. As a former Portuguese colony, remnants such as St Augustine's church could serve as a backdrop for a movie set in Lisbon if you didn't know better.
China: Yangshuo's misty mountain hop
Shandelle Battersby romps in an underground mud pool in China's south.
China: Guangzhou's remedy that's 'good for men'
On a short stopover, Grant Bradley gets a taste of Guangzhou, the city where ancient China meets its modern counterpart.