Jill Worrall visits the DMZ and finds tensions heating up.

South Korea's capital is greener than I expected, the air cleaner. There's also rather more fried chicken than I expected.

As I watched my bike disappear down the dusty road and out of sight, I began to feel rather stupid.

A mishap on the road sees one of the 51st Traverse team members being sent back to NZ.

Wealthy Chinese investors say strict fund transfer policies are preventing them from becoming investor migrants in New Zealand.

A Malaysian court sentenced a man to death for murdering his Indonesian maid in a landmark verdict.

Two trains collided in east India, killing 61 people and injuring many more.

Fifteen lucky poker players are headed from Auckland to Queenstown this week for a chance to strike it rich.

The grand vision British architect Edwin Lutyens had for New Delhi during the Raj is still apparent in its wide tree-lined boulevards, intersecting roundabouts, parks, fountains and footpaths.

NZ is one of the best places to shuffle off the mortal coil, according to a new index.

It takes more than a T-shirt to appreciate this ancient wonder, writes Jim Eagles.

Economic growth in Asia and Latin America will help the rest of the world avoid a double dip recession, says the head of the IMF.

New Zealand may find itself economic toast if it doesn't get a comprehensive China strategy together - and fast.

Pete Bethune says he fully supports Sea Shepherd, despite the organisation "booting him out" during his trial in Japan.

Good on Pete Bethune, writes Matt McCarten.