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This surprising country boasts some of the world's best beaches
Hidden in plain sight, no one even considers it as 'beachy'.

PM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North Korea
Christopher Luxon is due to meet Japan's Defence Minister this afternoon.

Discover Japan's lesser-known must-dos, before everyone else cottons on
Find remote islands, ancient onsens, multi-day sake tours and cave hotels.

Don't bother with Shanghai or Beijing, this is China's most up and coming city
Why everyone is shunning China's hot spots for this lesser-known city experience.

Chinese military documents accidentally sold to history buff for under $1
A military history buff in China appears to have made an alarming discovery.

Would you base your next holiday around this pungent, spiky fruit?
Don't knock it til you've tried it.

Visit this lesser-known Vietnamese town now (before it’s too late)
The number one destination to see before tourism explodes.

Everyone's rating Singapore right now but I'm a bigger fan of this Asian city
When all the big hotel chains are clamouring to be here, you know it's a winner.

14 dead after scorching Indian heat wave
Temperatures soar up to 49.9C in parts of India this week.

The safest country to give your kids an (enjoyable) culture shock
Coax your kids out of their comfort zone.

'Uplifting': How Auckland space is giving a voice to Asian music
Auckland's Big Fan music space is supporting pan-Asian artists with residency and funding.

Where to go in India to avoid the well-trodden tourist route
Most people travel India's Golden Triangle — but you're not 'most people' are you?

China launches military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’
NYT: The drills come after Taiwan’s new president pledged to defend its sovereignty.

Four Kiwis hospitalised in Thailand after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis on board, four were hospitalised.

Kiwi in ICU in Thai hospital after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two were hospitalised.

This is the number one spot travellers to Vietnam always rave about
Full of colour, charm, character and golden beaches, but where is it?

Asian student associations back Māori and Pasifika campus spaces
'We stand in solidarity with our Māori and Pasifika students.'

Everyone should visit Cambodia at least once - here's how to do it tourist-free
Experience local life in Cambodia; meet the people and explore their villages.

Winston Peters hits back at North Korea's 'aggressive rhetoric'
The Foreign Minister has hit back at North Korea.

How much? A price guide to the world's most popular cities
From London to New York, which cities are going to cost you the most?

Knifeman kills two, injures 21 in hospital attack in China
Witness says doctors are among the 21 injured as police launch an investigation.

Japan proposes expanding commercial whaling to fin whales
“It is also important to carry on Japan’s traditional food culture.”

Rough Guides' readers pick world's most beautiful countries – does NZ even rank?
Discover where your favourite destinations sit among the 20 top-ranked nations.

Why is everyone suddenly talking about South Korea?
It's the buzzword at dinner parties, socials and office chat - Seoul is trending.

Wild orangutan uses medicinal plant to treat his own wound
It's the latest example of how some animals can soothe themselves with wild remedies.

Make your dream of backpacking with kids a reality
Parents, it's not a pipedream - you can backpack Southeast Asia with your family.

A touch of Egypt in Auckland: What's behind this rooftop film set?
Who's behind the ziggurat on an inner-city gym rooftop?

20 Cambodian soldiers killed in explosion at military base
Images from the scene showed a destroyed building still smouldering.