TravelJapan: The isle of artOff the Japanese coast, Eric Young explores an island where stunning art meets brilliant architecture.02 Dec 11:00 PM
BusinessRisk-averse India embraces Silicon Valley-style start-upsTwo decades of India's information-technology success and the English-speaking engineers have created a fertile ground for e-commerce companies and tech start-ups.01 Dec 11:50 PM
TravelVietnam: For the childrenOur day-trip dollars become micro-loans to empower rural women, writes Naomi Estall.25 Nov 08:00 PM
TravelHong Kong: Take a train out of townSophie Barclay visits a tourist-free part of Hong Kong.17 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelShanghai: Scraping the surfaceThree days in Shanghai's metropolis is one way to touch the sky, discovers Katie Wright.17 Nov 02:00 AM
TravelJapan: Sumo enchanted eveningA night at the sumo stadium is strangely reminiscent of a job at the freezing works, writes Dean Parker.12 Nov 08:00 PM
TravelIndia: Meeting the in-laws amid the massesRegan Schoultz finds travelling with her partner's family offers a rare insight into life in an exciting, exhausting country.11 Nov 08:00 PM
TravelTop Southeast Asian street food toursThe most authentic Southeast Asian foods are to be found in the small alleys and laneways reached aboard a tuk-tuk or decrepit taxi, finds Brett Atkinson.31 Oct 08:00 PM
TravelChina: A rock bottom worth reachingIn a China seldom explored, Graham Reid finds geological marvels that draw giggles from locals as well as tourists.26 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelVietnam: Karst of thousandsHalong Bay's famed islands are well explored from a kayak, writes Neda Vanovac.22 Oct 05:00 PM
TravelSingapore: Walking a wild pathAt Pulau Ubin, away from Singapore's glossy towers, Jim Eagles comes face to face with some local wildlife.20 Oct 11:00 PM
BusinessCookie Bear on the way to Southeast AsiaThe Philippines owner of Griffin's is gearing up to expand the 150-year-old Kiwi biscuit brand into Southeast Asia.18 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionLiam DannSeizing the diversity dividendThe rise of Asian culture in Auckland, as February's Lantern Festival and this month's Diwali celebrations illustrate good fun and good energy to the city.18 Oct 04:00 PM
TravelBurma: Golden hospitalityKristi Eaton finds the language barrier to be no hurdle during a solo trek through Burma.15 Oct 05:00 PM
TravelIndonesia: Elements align in BaliGabrielle Dunlevy cleanses her body, soul and mind in an Indonesian healing resort.07 Oct 05:00 PM
TravelIndia: Gliding the backwatersGolden beaches, unique animals... Janet Wilson finds competition for God's Own.05 Oct 05:00 PM
RetailIn Japan, population down, toilet paper upWhy are toilet paper sales soaring in Japan despite a falling population?04 Oct 11:00 PM
TravelSingapore: Plenty to sing aboutNext time you're on a stopover in Singapore, why not spend more than a few hours there?30 Sep 08:00 PM
New ZealandMt Everest ban 'just wrong' says KiwiPlans to ban disabled climbers from attempting to scale Mount Everest have been rubbished.29 Sep 06:48 AM
WorldNo more novice climbers on Everest, pleaseNovice climbers could be banned from attempting to climb Mount Everest, under Nepalese plans to confront safety and overcrowding concerns.29 Sep 02:32 AM
TravelCruising: Soothed by the ChindwinA luxury river trip from Mandalay, writes Nigel Tisdall, is the stress-free way to see remote parts of Burma.24 Sep 06:00 PM
TravelSouth Korea: Seoul powerPrioritise and focus on quality rather than quantity in this city where there is so much to see and do, writes Donna McIntyre.23 Sep 09:00 PM
TravelIndia: Temple temptationsIndia's Hampi offers a visual wealth and allure few can resist, writes Tim Roxborogh.08 Sep 03:00 AM
TravelIndia: Sight-doing beats sightseeingAndrew Laxon found the best way to convert his teenage children to the delights of travelling in India was to do things, not look at them. Here are some of his highlights.04 Sep 12:00 AM
TravelKorea: Shame of two halvesDonna McIntyre is by turns saddened, unnerved, educated and fascinated on a visit to South Korea's side of the demilitarised zone.03 Sep 06:00 PM
Banking and financeAsia bank chief sees room for twoChina's move doesn't have to spark rivalry, Japanese visitor tells Herald political editor Audrey Young.03 Sep 05:00 PM
EconomyAsia should call truce on currency warAsian policy-makers need to understand that currency devaluations aren't a cure-all, writes Bloomberg columnist William Pesek.27 Aug 12:30 AM
TravelIndonesia: Bali's beautiful ladyIn Bali's hills, far from the madding crowds, Shandelle Battersby finds a perfectly positioned eco-resort.25 Aug 06:00 PM
BusinessWestern China ripe for opportunitiesFar beyond the big cities, growth in China's west is creating business opportunities for New Zealand companies.20 Aug 05:00 PM
BusinessCracking the Asian beer marketTwo Auckland students have designed a bottle specifically for New Zealand craft brewers hoping to crack the Asian market.19 Aug 05:30 PM
TravelThailand: Travelling with teensFinding something for everyone is the key to a happy holiday.15 Aug 07:00 PM
TravelThailand: The soak's on you, mateThailand's Songkran water festival will leave you wet-through but grinning from ear to ear, writes Brett Atkinson.13 Aug 12:00 AM
TravelIndia: A beginner's guideDreamed of going to India but worried about surviving? Bruce Morris gets a taste of this exciting land, the safe and comfortable way.12 Aug 09:00 PM
TravelHiroshima: Where time stands stillThis city's horror was 70 years ago, but the memories will never leave, says Kevin Pilley.05 Aug 09:00 PM
