New ZealandUnder the bonnet: Five-cylinder no longer the odd one outCar engines have almost always come with even numbers of cylinders. Four, six, eight, 10; even the occasional two-cylinder.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandYouth in holding pattern as recession bites northThe impacts of the global financial crisis hit are ingrained in our communities.10 Jun 05:30 PM
New ZealandCar buyer's guide: Broke surfer catches a rideImpoverished surfer Sam wants a useful ride - but doesn't want to drop more than two grand on it.10 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelChina: The finer arts of hagglingDuncan Gillies finds he lacks the bargaining skills for Chinese markets.08 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelA glimpse of MalaysiaFrom the bustling metropolis of Kuala Lumpur to secluded tropical beaches, Malaysia has something for every traveller's taste.06 Jun 08:38 PM
TravelMalaysia: Bliss in the tropicsA captivating journey helps Helen van Berkel forget her worries.06 Jun 05:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: Teej Festival<a href="http://www.incredibleindia.org" target="_blank">India</a>'s Teej Festival is dedicated to the Hindu deity Lord Shiva and his wife Parvati. 06 Jun 05:00 PM
Airlines7000 Qantas cabin crew staff offered redundancyQantas hopes 350 - or five per cent - of its cabin crew will take up voluntary redundancy.03 Jun 04:03 AM
OpinionFiction Addiction: Introducing 'The Beauty of Humanity Movement'There seems to be a trend for long titles with meanings that remain obscure until you've read a decent chunk of the book.02 Jun 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Boris, Heavy Rocks/Attention PleaseTo release two albums at the same time is nothing for prolific Japanese experimental noise rock trio Boris, whose sound moves from thrashy punk through to psychedelia and ambient drones.01 Jun 07:00 PM
TravelHong Kong to Hanoi: Two-faced family funAn action-packed trip to Hong Kong and Vietnam offers contrasting cultural lessons for mum, dad and the kids, write Grant Bradley and Estelle Sarney.01 Jun 12:00 AM
New ZealandMore Kiwis caught smuggling drugsThe arrest of two New Zealand citizens caught allegedly trying to smuggle methamphetamine into Tokyo's airport earlier this month is just the latest example of the dangers of drug trafficking, say New Zealand police.31 May 04:56 AM
TravelIndia: Real beauty underestimatedThe Kochi tourism sites claim it is one of India's best kept secrets, and it certainly seems to be that way.30 May 12:00 AM
LifestyleGordon goes troppo (+ recipe)On the back of his latest TV series, Gordon Ramsay has produced a cookbook full of Asian delights.28 May 12:00 AM
New ZealandThe jumbo question: For or against Auckland's new elephants?New elephants are coming to Auckland Zoo - but not everyone is happy about it. We look at the arguments for and against the council's $3.5 million new attractions27 May 05:30 PM
OpinionTracey Barnett: Watch out for our leaders and their tall tales of warOur misplaced trust in the Government over our role in a far-off war has come back to haunt us.26 May 09:30 PM
