All BlacksRugby: Hong Kong test in doubt?There is speculation that the fourth Bledisloe Cup test could be moved from Hong Kong to Europe due to poor ticket sales.07 Sep 07:37 PM
WorldApocalypse thenAs a soldier in Vietnam, Karl Marlantes came face-to-face with war. Thirty years later he has turned that experience into a <i>New York Times</i> best-seller.07 Sep 05:30 PM
LifestyleWorld at their feetWorld celebrates 21 years in the fashion business and its ongoing plans to keep breaking barriers.07 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelForeign food not to everyone's tasteI was sitting in a restaurant in Urumqi, in northern China, enjoying the spicy food smells from the kitchen, when a plaintiff Australian voice quavered across the room, "I want steak, eggs and chips."06 Sep 09:30 PM
TravelAsia: Dare to savour Timor in the rawMatt Crook reports on a smack-you-in-the-face adventure.06 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelDon't miss: River Kwai Bridge WeekIn World War II the railway line between Thailand and Burma was built by Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers to give the Japanese an overland supply route.06 Sep 05:00 PM
InvestmentThe woman in the bubbleOne-time factory worker Zhang Xin rode China's property boom.05 Sep 05:30 PM
New ZealandPM: 'Racism' remarks just humourMaurice Williamson's comments that opponents of land sales to foreigners were sometimes being racist was a case of humour backfiring, John Key said today.03 Sep 02:51 AM
LifestyleRetail Therapy: Quick and easy giftFather's Day is approaching fast. If you're still on the lookout for a quick and easy gift, try 3 Wise Men's wide range of cufflinks.01 Sep 05:30 PM
TravelSilk Road: Monk's quest ends at place of peaceThe temple of a famous Buddhist reconciles tensions between communism and religion, writes Jim Eagles.01 Sep 05:30 PM
CricketMatchfixing rort: Ex-girlfriend says Asif confessedVeena Malik, the ex-girlfriend of Mohammad Asif, told a Pakistani TV host he admitted being involved in match-fixing to her. Photo / Supplied31 Aug 02:23 AM
SportCricket: Pakistan bowlers in match-fixing scandal - reportsThe fourth test between England and Pakistan at Lord's will continue as scheduled, despite reports of a betting scam.29 Aug 06:27 AM
TravelUzbekistan: Samarkand's first lady of silkIt's early summer in Samarkand and the mulberry trees are in full glossy leaf and laden with plump white mulberries.27 Aug 12:40 AM
New ZealandNZ scientist Russian spy suspectOne 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.26 Aug 02:12 AM
New ZealandRolls-Royce making swanky exit from shadows of pastOnce upon a time, the Rolls-Royce was described as 'the best car in the world'.25 Aug 05:30 PM
