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Aussie politician backing fight to free NZ activist
The leader of Australia's Green Party is backing a campaign to free anti-whaling protester Peter Bethune.
More horror sites set to be added to busy tourism trail
The place where the body of Pol Pot, the former Khmer Rouge leader, was unceremoniously burned in a pile of rubbish is set to be the latest location from Cambodia's dark recent history to be transformed into a tourist spot.
NZ group to jetski from London to Auckland
A group of six New Zealanders will this year attempt to jet-ski from London to Auckland, via Sydney.
Vote guarantees Indian women slice of political power
Indian politicians yesterday took a step towards making history.
Women students demand action over pay gap survey
Women students are demanding government action after a survey showed men with the same tertiary qualifications start earning more after one year.
Whaling solution would be put to public - McCully
Any deal with Japan to allow whaling would have to be very attractive to get New Zealand support, Foreign Minister Murray McCully says.
Tourists warned: no jandals at Gallipoli
Leave your jandals at home and behave with dignity is the advice to Kiwis thinking of going to Gallipoli for the 95th commemoration of the Allied landing in World War 1.
Holi festivities in India
Photos of the Hindu festival of colours, which heralds the coming of spring.
SAS in Afghanistan gun fight, says John Key
John Key has revealed that 15 New Zealand SAS troops in Afghanistan were involved in a gun fight with "insurgents" on Friday.
Tsunami gauges 'stabilising'
Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.
<i>Eric Thompson</i>: Why women are pants at motor racing
This week I want to explain why women are pants at motor racing.
India: Journey into Mughal bliss
Pampering fit for a king is still on offer in the royal city of Agra, writes Audrey Young.