New ZealandDay 2: Bangkok slums - 'It's confronting'Former TV presenter Petra Bagust and actor Ido Drent visit Thailand and Cambodia to get a first-hand understanding of the human-trafficking industry.31 Aug 05:00 AM
TravelRoom check: Novotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & SpaKevin McIntyre checks in to a new hotel just off the main west coast road in Phuket.31 Aug 03:00 AM
TravelNovotel Phuket Karon Beach Resort & Spa, ThailandKevin McIntyre checks in to a new resort just across the road from Phuket's eye-catching Karon Beach.Watch30 Aug 01:00 PM
New ZealandKiwis stars fight human traffickingDay one of Petra Bagust and Ido Drent's journey through Southeast Asia to experience first-hand what's being done to fight human-trafficking.30 Aug 05:00 AM
BusinessToddlers enrolled in CEO coursesChinese parents are becoming obsessed with giving their offspring an advantage over their young peers.28 Aug 09:54 PM
TravelChina's lights, cameras, actionChinese fans shelled out nearly $NZ10 billion to go to the movies, and almost two-thirds of that was spent on tickets to the hundreds of local films produced each year.28 Aug 09:14 PM
TravelHoi An: Stitched up in VietnamHoi An is well known for two things - its unique heritage-listed town centre, Hoi An Ancient Town, and its cheap tailoring services.27 Aug 06:00 PM
TravelFlight check: Auckland to SingaporeSophie Ryan flies SQ285 from New Zealand to Singapore.24 Aug 09:30 PM
TravelAsk Away: Quick trips in HanoiWith a six hour stopover in Hanoi, is it worth leaving the airport?23 Aug 04:00 AM
TravelParty island danger: drink spiking rifeIt's a firm favourite, but this destination has more to worry about than Bintang and nasi goreng.23 Aug 02:10 AM
TravelWant to see these caves? Join the queueFewer people have seen inside this incredible place than have reached Everest's summit.23 Aug 01:36 AM
AirlinesFlying getting riskier in India, incidents surgeIt's getting increasingly unsafe to fly in the world's fastest-growing aviation market.16 Aug 11:30 PM
TravelNo more beersies in Bali?A proposed booze ban in in Bali may put tourists at risk, critics warn.15 Aug 06:56 PM
TravelA love letter to the PhilippinesEat My Lunch founder Lisa King on the nation of smiling, singing people that first sparked her sense of injustice in the world.12 Aug 08:00 PM
EmploymentDeadly tech: How Samsung hid fatal 'trade secrets'Samsung is facing criticism for allegedly covering up the fatal poisoning of its workers. And the company's excuse is amazing.12 Aug 09:26 AM
TravelPhilippines: Far from the bobbing crowdFind a fisherman to drop you off at a secluded beach, writes Mauricio Olmedo-Perez.11 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelDon't look down! China's skywalk opensDragon by name and dragon by nature, this new attraction in Hunan province is sure to attract thrillseekers from around the world.03 Aug 10:15 PM
TravelVietnam: Monkey see, monkey doThere's an uneasy alliance between humans and long-tailed macaques, discovers Jonathan Killick.02 Aug 10:00 PM
TravelIconic scenes given the teddy bear treatmentA Chinese museum has turned its beady eye on the world's great works of art, writes Rod Pascoe.01 Aug 10:15 PM
WorldWanted: Kiwis to work with elephantsInside the world of a Thailand elephant sanctuary on the banks of the River Kwai.01 Aug 02:02 AM
AgribusinessSharing cargo shipments strengthens exportersNew Zealand firms need to collaborate when it comes to shipping cargo offshore.31 Jul 06:45 PM
TravelIndia: Eye-to-eye with the tigersIndia's Tadoba Andhari National Park is one of the few bright spots in the fight to save tigers from extinction, writes Sarah Marshall.26 Jul 02:00 AM
WorldKnife-wielding man kills 19 in JapanA knifeman has killed at least 19 people and injured 45 in Sagamihara, west of Tokyo, according to reports.25 Jul 09:23 PM
BDBDManufacturingManufacturer doubles factory spaceAuckland-based Buckley Systems has almost doubled its factory space to meet demand for its precision electromagnets.25 Jul 05:26 AM
Agribusiness3,000-year-old pea easing inflation in IndiaBiologists are adding a gene to the DNA of the pigeon pea, in hopes of boosting export output by 30 per cent.25 Jul 05:00 AM
AgribusinessThe best bets for NZ food exports to AsiaExport opportunities exist well beyond the most obvious places.24 Jul 06:00 PM
TravelBar/fly: Finn's Beach Club, BaliShandelle Battersby enjoys the people watching and the setting sun in Canggu.21 Jul 03:00 AM
BusinessMeet Pepper, Pizza Hut's robot"We are excited to welcome Pepper to the Pizza Hut family".18 Jul 05:00 AM
TravelA tour fit for royaltyPacking Mumbai, Delhi, Agra and Bhutan into a week is verging on the impossible, but that's what the Duke and Duchess of Cambridge did earlier this year.17 Jul 09:00 PM
TravelBar/fly: VietnamIt's never 'just one drink' in Vietnam - mostly due to the insane drink specials, writes Eli Orzessek.15 Jul 03:00 AM
TravelThe many sides of ManilaThe vibrant capital of the Philippines has a rich history, and an exciting future.14 Jul 10:00 PM
TravelJapan's Hokkaido named best in AsiaKnown for fresh powder snow and amazing scenery, Hokkaido, Japan has been named the best destination in Asia.14 Jul 03:40 AM
TravelStunning temple, disrespectful touristsThe golden statue at Hainan Island, China, was built to represent peace and wisdom, but the selfie-takers showed the opposite.13 Jul 07:00 PM
AirlinesBoeing, Airbus duel for deal with India SpiceJetThe world's biggest planemakers are wooing the Indian budget carrier for a potential blockbuster order worth about $12 billion.13 Jul 02:29 AM
