The pace of digital change in Asia is faster than elsewhere in the world, HSBC says.

Sir John Kirwan travelled to Nepal to trace the footsteps of a high-achieving relative.

Our new PM is comfortable in her own skin, she's grounded and she knows what she wants.

Jacinda Ardern reflects on Apec in Vietnam and the East Asia Summit in Manila.

Kiwi officials will be discussing Kelly Savage's death with Japan's Foreign Ministry.

Jim Eagles keeps watch as Borneo's dexterous orangutans get stuck into their tucker.

Crime syndicates have reportedly tried to bypass Australia to smuggle asylum seekers to NZ

Canada is not a member of the East Asia Summit, but don't tell Justin Trudeau that.

Deborah Dickson-Smith meets prehistoric dragons.

How Trade Ministers from 11 nations made a blunder of Oscars Best Picture proportions.

Auckland Leaf owner and Uber driver runs a taxi on $80 a month.

Off the main tourist routes in Japan there are other wild and peaceful worlds to explore.

Trump visits Asia.

Kate Ford visits Beijing and enjoys the craft beer and art of the notoriously serius city.

Trump departs today for Japan, the first stop on the five-nation, 11-day journey.

Aimee Shaw checks into the Radisson Blu, Amritsar.

Woman facing murder charges after she allegedly poisoned her husband's milk.

Now's the time to buy if you're looking for your first home: mortgage broker.

Antony Suvalko and Leanne Kitchen on the delicacies of this Vietnamese city's cuisine.

Feeling lost, alone and disconnected, Malaysian student in NZ turns to social media.

The "outrageous" descent comes nearly 47 years after climbers first ascended the face.

International manhunt underway after couple and teen son killed in grisly circumstances.

Bear with elephantiasis get life-saving surgery.

Taiwan's former capital is making the most of its rich traditions, writes Lincoln Tan.

Travellers suffered the audio atrocity during a journey over the South China Sea.

You first visit to India can seem daunting but you'll be rewarded with lasting memories.

Kiwi's retreat empire is a global award winner, writes Annemarie Quill.

They've painted a dozen portraits so more women can be rescued.

Lucy Casley explores one of Vietnam's most beautiful cities.

In Thailand, you can find it all, writes Jane Jurgens.