One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.

Once upon a time, the Rolls-Royce was described as 'the best car in the world'.

The 51st Traverse team's journey through southern Kyrgyzstan is a sobering experience, writes Rob Gray.

History unfolds on the atmospheric streets of old Kyoto during this grand costume parade.

It's Japan's best-loved game and now in its ninth incarnation and third decade, it might finally be catching on in the West. Giles Richards reports.

A nationwide campaign starting today wants to immediately halt sales of NZ farms to foreigners until there has been a robust public debate.

Penang's Hard Rock Hotel, the third of its kind in Southeast Asia, emerged from the gutted shell of the old Casuarina.

The Taleban have stoned a young couple to death in Afghanistan for 'infidelity'.

From the humble beginnings of butter chicken, curries are now a popular part of the Western menu.

I don't usually like heights. I was reminded of this a couple of times during my time in Koh Samui.

Getting more Bangkok for your buck is fraught with pitfalls for rookie westerners.

Many of Tashkent's streets are built on an impressively generous scale - a legacy of the Soviet era.