A notoriously volatile Asian country looms large over others for requests of medical help.

Jim Eagles is intrigued by the goings-on at a centuries-old meeting-place on the Silk Road

Ahead of the Rugby World Cup, Japan's attitude towards tattoos is in the spotlight.

Eli Orzessek has some quirky suggestions for your Japan to-do list.

A thermal wonderland that's rich in natural beauty, spirituality and samurai history.

E-Commerce giant probes bribery allegations.

Strong winds and heavy rain lashed the densely populated coast of Hong Kong and China.

Traveller left shocked when discovering an enormous bill after having lunch at local shop.

Traditional and trendy influences marry well, writes Stephanie Holmes.

Fonterra disastrous investment in Beingmate is under the spotlight.

Food and drink packaging company is proposing to shift some manufacturing to Asia.

As US prepares for Hurricane Florence, 'super typhoon' Mangkhut set to hit Philippines.

Hundreds of South Asian men are entering into sham marriages for NZ residency, group says.

Taichung City is considered one of Taiwan's most liveable cities

New Zealander on second honeymoon in Bali has died.

The New Zealand dollar dropped to a new two-and-a-half year low.

Caitlan Coleman and Joshua Boyle are now facing a new fight — against each other.

Sociologist: Deported sex workers appeared to be all Asians.

It sounds like The Handmaid's Tale but this nation is disinterested in having babies.

Epicentre is 25km from Hokkaido's main airport.

More than 700 flights were cancelled after Kansai Airport was flooded during typhoon.

A glowing Stephanie Holmes stays at a luxury women-only spa and wellness retreat in Bali.

Porky faces, fishy balls and medicinal mozuku are all on the menu in Okinawa.

Paul Thomas was finally able to fulfil a promise made to his mother more than 40 years ago

Comment: Wenlei Ma watches hundreds of movies but has never experienced this.

Taipei has something for everyone writes Kathleen Davidson.

Landing gear problems forced the aircraft to divert to Shenzhen.

Man bought two sets of wooden boards to make a coffin - and a decoy, police say.

Bali not all sun, sand and Bintangs for family wedding party.

The Auckland-based cinema software developer lifted first-half revenue to $60.1m