The number of people aged 100 or older in rapidly greying Japan has hit a record high for the 41st consecutive year.

Tuition fees at New Zealand universities are among the highest in the world, according to a new report. New Zealand had the seventh-most expensive tuition fees for universities, with entrants paying more than $3600 a year.

Boredom leads Derek Cheng to use an afternoon to get some Filipino beauty treatment ... for his underarms.

A young New Zealander has been arrested for allegedly using cannabis in Singapore, a nation known for its harsh penalties for drug offences. The student was one of 15 young people - mostly international students - arrested.

A bid to have all charges against "runaway millionaire" Kara Hurring thrown out is being reviewed.

After seeing life at street level, Jim Eagles climbs a precarious minaret in Khiva for a bird's eye view of the town.

Advice on tackling the epic 7865km Trans-Siberian route... and learning a little Mongolian.

Travelling with the original Lonely Planet as a guide, writer Brian Thacker finds what's changed in 35 years.

Ed Vulliamy was only 20 blocks away when the twin towers were attacked by al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001. Here, in this highly personal account, he recalls those devastating first moments and the eerie days that followed.

As Auckland Art Gallery reopens its doors today, Linda Herrick walks through its marvellous collection of New Zealand art.

Vietnam is foodie heaven for learner cooks. By Jason Burgess.