WorldWHO predicts significant change to global Covid crisisWorld Health Organisation releases report outlining how pandemic is expected to play out.31 Mar 03:07 AM
Travel7 Places you must visit when in Kansai, JapanFrom floating golden temples to ancient pilgrim routes, there is much to be discovered.29 Mar 02:30 AM
TravelWant to become a mermaid? At these 7 destinations, you canLive out your mermaid dreams. Sea-riosuly.28 Mar 08:11 PM
New ZealandWanted: Global manhunt for NZ gangster on the runImage of fugitive Shane Ngakuru published for the first time.27 Mar 09:30 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina's security pact with Solomon Islands raises alarm in the PacificNew York Times: The agreement could give China a pivotal foothold in the region.26 Mar 11:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandHow Golden Triangle superlabs and Kiwi gangs are getting meth on NZ streets at record levelsNew smuggling routes and methods uncovered in Herald on Sunday probe.26 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelThai Trans model deported from Dubai over male passportThe model was detained for nine hours, interrogated, then put on a flight home.24 Mar 09:54 PM
TravelThe seven tourists you'll meet in BaliHeading to Bali? Keep an eye out for these characters.23 Mar 08:10 PM
WorldHorror video of Flight 5735: Claims pilots 'passed out' before crashThe crash caused a blaze so massive it could be seen from space.21 Mar 09:01 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldHong Kong's zero-Covid strategy falls into chaos and confusionNew York Times: The city's worsening outbreak has led to seesawing virus policies.19 Mar 03:00 AM
TravelAussie's Bali holiday turns to horror story over small passport mistakeThe devastated traveller was banned from boarding over a strict regulation.15 Mar 08:20 PM
TravelBali-bound Aussies caught out by challenging travel requirementsAussies can now fly direct to Bali, but that doesn't mean it's easy.14 Mar 06:48 PM
WorldUS official: Russia seeking military aid from ChinaTop aides for the US and Chinese governments are set to meet in Rome on Tuesday14 Mar 03:24 AM
TravelWhy women are travelling to South Korea to find loveIf you think Tinder is hard work, try flying to South Korea to find a man.13 Mar 11:51 PM
TravelHere are the most Covid-resilient destinations for travelReady to travel? Some destinations are safer than others according to this study.13 Mar 09:07 PM
TravelHere's where you can find the world's cheapest Michelin-starred restaurantWith $35, you can dine like a top-shelf foodie.11 Mar 12:38 AM
Travel'Keep it simple': Booking.com's advice on border reopeningsBooking.com says it has been buoyed by Pacific reopenings, but Russia is notably absent.09 Mar 04:19 PM
TravelWander, woman: Global travel adventures for your next girls' tripTo celebrate International Women's Day on March 8, plan your next all-girls getaway.07 Mar 10:10 PM
WorldPutin poised to unleash 'father of all bombs' in Ukraine conflictIt's one of war's most brutal weapons - pulling oxygen out of the air.26 Feb 04:46 AM
PremiumPremiumCompaniesSweet as! Will ice cream be NZ's export bonanza?Ice cream is tipped as New Zealand's next big export hope but not all manufacturers agree.25 Feb 04:20 AM
TravelWould you spend a night in a Japanese 'Love Hotel'?Need a quiet hour (or 12) with your lover? Just book into one of Japan's 'Love Hotels'.22 Feb 08:12 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsParis calling: Govt Minister on invitation list as US, China ignoredForeign Minister Nanaia Mahuta travels to Paris this month for forum on the Indo-Pacific.15 Feb 04:00 PM
RetailKathmandu expects to take a hard hit on its first-half profitRetail disruptions caused by the pandemic and overseas factory shutdowns to hit retailer.11 Feb 04:30 AM
TravelThis country beat New Zealand as 'most beautiful in the world'Do you think this popular holiday destination beats New Zealand's beaches and mountains?10 Feb 11:03 PM
TravelHealth minister wants Thailand to 'enjoy the benefits' of cannabisThailand's Public Health Minister hopes to remove stigma surrounding the drug.08 Feb 07:26 PM
TravelA Life in Travel: Writer, director and actor Chye-Ling HuangTaxi driving grandmothers and Melbourne break-ups have shaped Chye-Ling Huang's travels.08 Feb 07:17 PM
World'Genocide Games': China's treatment of Uighurs shined upon before OlympicsControversy as spotlight on the host country's treatment of ethnic minorities.03 Feb 07:45 PM
WorldRussia mulls loosening restrictions as virus surgesRussia records 155,768 new infections in a single day, 10 times higher than a month ago.03 Feb 05:52 PM
TravelThese countries won't accept double-vaccinated visitorsDouble-vaxxed visitors can be turned away in these countries.01 Feb 04:00 AM
TravelBillions travel for Lunar New Year against government adviceGovernment advice is ignored as hundreds of millions of people travel for holiday.31 Jan 06:52 PM
OpinionGwynne Dyer: A magic number in the politics of populationOPINION: By 2100, more than half world's population will be in the Middle East and Africa.25 Jan 04:00 PM
PremiumPremiumWorldChina sticks with Covid elimination, but for how long?New York Times: China is going to extreme lengths to quell outbreaks.22 Jan 02:47 AM
TravelTourist Taxes: Countries that will charge visitors extra in 2022Where will you be hit with a tourist tax and why?20 Jan 01:05 AM
TravelCorners cut in controversial restoration of Silk Road cityAmateur restorations of the ancient city's hieroglyphs resulted in gibberish.17 Jan 03:58 AM