WorldBlack box recovered from AirAsia flightDivers have retrieved a black box from the crashed AirAsia flight from the bottom of the Java Sea, officials say.12 Jan 02:58 AM
New ZealandThailand wants refugee returnedNew Zealand is being urged by Thailand to revoke the passport of a Thai fugitive who has fled to this country.07 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldLast selfie from doomed AirAsia jetAirAsia crash victim's family learned of their loved one's fate after being sent a selfie he featured in, taken on board flight QZ8501 as it prepared for takeoff.06 Jan 04:00 PM
WorldIce theory for AirAsia crash dubiousThe first official Indonesian report on the AirAsia crash says the accident was caused by "icing" that damaged the plane's engines - a finding experts immediately doubted.05 Jan 04:00 PM
CompaniesThe super-rich got a lot richer in 2014The richest people on Earth got richer in 2014, adding US$92 billion ($118 billion) to their collective fortune in the face of falling energy prices and geopolitical turmoil incited by Russian President Vladimir Putin.30 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandHigh tea on plantation an unusual delightMention Waikato and what usually first comes to mind are cow-filled paddocks, a long river and a university.29 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesAirbus quick to dispatch investigatorsAirbus has rushed two specialists to Jakarta to assist in the investigation of the disappeared A320 airliner operated by AirAsia, the budget carrier that rose from almost nothing in 2001 to be its biggest customer.29 Dec 04:00 PM
Companies'Humdinger' rally but analysts waryUnited States markets head into the last week of the year with a "Santa Claus rally" having lifted them to record highs, picking up momentum from outstanding GDP numbers in the world's biggest economy.28 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelJapan: Ancient pilgrimage through the mountainsFollow the locals' instructions and this Unesco World Heritage-listed walking trail in the Kii Mountains could make your dreams come true, writes Kate Hodal.26 Dec 08:00 PM
OpinionPhilip Burdon: NZ's giant steps in accepting Asia's embraceNew Zealand's eurocentric reference point in trade has been transformed in the past 20 years, writes Philip Burdon.25 Dec 08:30 PM
TravelIndia: Getting the most out of MumbaiFrom slum tours to luxury high tea, Bhanu Bhatnagar offers an insider's guide to India's fascinating metropolis.09 Dec 02:00 AM
New ZealandBali drug count man 'will need $100,000'A Kiwi facing a charge of smuggling methamphetamine into Bali will need more than $100,000 to hire a lawyer specialising in cases punishable by death, an expert says.08 Dec 04:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi meth accused in Bali told of fearNew details have emerged about a NZ man's trip to Asia to meet his internet girlfriend for the first time, before he was arrested for allegedly smuggling meth into Bali.07 Dec 04:00 PM
AirlinesChinese airlines swoop inChina's big three state-owned airlines are spreading their wings and heading for New Zealand this summer and have room for the number of flights to double.05 Dec 04:00 PM
TravelSingapore: Inside the luxury of Raffles HotelRaffles Hotel is more character than edifice, writes Vicki Virtue.03 Dec 11:00 PM
CommoditiesMiners 'covering their eyes' on China's commodity cliffWith $1 trillion spent on projects to feed a commodity boom since 2002, the world's mining firms have a lot riding on China.02 Dec 02:07 AM
EconomyWorld's oldest spice pays off for VietnamAt a time when commodity producers are enduring a slump in prices for everything, Vietnam's pepper farmers are prospering.01 Dec 03:26 AM
TravelMacau: Collision with the pastThey may have gambling in common, but historic Macau has a genuine heart - and far better cuisine - than its glitzy American desert cousin, writes Jesse Mulligan.25 Nov 08:00 PM
WorldHunger Games banned for sparking protestsThe new Hunger Games Movie has reportedly been banned from a number of cinemas in Thailand after protesters adopted the film's hand gesture as an anti-authority symbol.20 Nov 10:00 PM
TravelBar/fly: Tokyo's best barsIn a big blaze of neon lights, Brett Atkinson discovers Tokyo's best watering holes.20 Nov 02:00 AM
Economy'Cold turkey' plan for rates bill risesAbout 4000 households face rates increases of 40 per cent or more next year under a "cold turkey" proposal causing deep divisions among city councillors.18 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandAceh's long road to tsunami recoveryWhen Dr Noel Trustrum landed in the Indonesian province of Aceh in January 2005, the Kiwi scientist struggled to comprehend what he saw around him.14 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelTurkey: The best of IstanbulThis ancient city teems with magnificent architectural history, writes Nicola Lamb.13 Nov 04:00 PM
New ZealandHubby works, Bronagh cuddles pandaIt was all business for John Key at NZ's new consulate in Chengdu yesterday, but it was all pleasure for his wife, Bronagh - a little bundle of it called Xing Yu.12 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelTurkey: The hotel's a bit of a holeTurkish cave hotels will bring out the deep childish delight of your inner hobbit, writes Nicola Lamb.12 Nov 12:30 AM
AirlinesAirbus builds ties with AsiaAirbus is strengthening its presence in Asia - a market which is shaping up as a key battleground for competition with rival Boeing.11 Nov 04:00 PM
TravelSarawak: Forest full of musicPaula Yeoman has a musical epiphany in the humidity of Borneo.08 Nov 11:00 PM
TravelThailand: Taken for a ride in BangkokHelen van Berkel meets a scamster driving a tuk-tuk, but still manages to pack in a stack of sightseeing pleasures that will give her dinner party anecdotes to last into her dotage.06 Nov 11:00 PM
EconomyThe man running world's biggest wealth fundYngve Slyngstad, Norwegian wealth fund's CEO, says almost all investment decisions are affected by what happens in China.04 Nov 02:52 AM
TravelA Malaysian stopover'Rotting' flowers, turtle hatchlings, sky-high thrills ... this is one cool stopover.03 Nov 08:00 PM
TravelIndia: Water of lifeHeather Ramsay takes a ride on a luxury riverboat along the Ganges and experiences many faces of India along the way.02 Nov 11:00 PM
AirlinesSome things change but not Singapore GirlsSingapore Airlines is carefully picking its battles as it faces increased competition from Middle Eastern carriers and budget airlines.01 Nov 03:03 AM
OpinionJuha SaarinenJuha Saarinen: Tech in Japan and BMW ConnectedDriveTech is part of everyone's life in Japan, but doesn't appear to have supplanted their livelihood, even for menial tasks.28 Oct 08:30 PM
