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Kiwi 'unwell' after methanol poisoning leaves two Australian teens on life support
The New Zealand Embassy in Bangkok said one Kiwi has reported feeling 'unwell'.

Watch: Thai woman rescued from coils of giant python after struggling for two hours
The massive python was estimated to weigh at least 20kg.

The best hotels in the world have been named. Did NZ make the cut?
Two Australia hotels made the list, so how did Aotearoa fare?

10 cruises in Asia for every style and budget
Tick off all your must-see destinations in one, easy trip.

Panic attacks, intense heat and sweat: The flight that was 'like a form of torture'
'This was like a form of torture,' a passenger said.

Cyanide, found in cups, probably killed 6 in Bangkok hotel room
A housekeeper found the bodies after the group did not check out of their room.

Foaming at the mouth: Six found dead at luxury Bangkok hotel
'This was not self-harm but someone caused the deaths' - Thai police.

'I was basically scalped': Kiwi who broke neck after plane dropped 54m takes first steps
Auckland man was severely injured during flight which dropped 54m in less than a second.

From China to Japan and back to Bali, it's all about Asia in this week's travel deals
Discover hidden treasures with these top travel discounts.

Focus: Man dies in deadly turbulence
A British man died and several passengers were left injured after a Singapore Airlines flight from London dropped suddenly.

How Fonterra aims to milk Thai consumer market
A Philly cheesesteak roll in Bangkok among the dishes linked to Fonterra's ambitions.

Hamilton Old Boys beat them all in Bangkok
Hamilton Old Boys beat Jam Boys 26-19 in Bangkok International 10s final.

Venomous snake found in plane overhead storage on AirAsia flight
Passengers either rushed to get away or get a better look at the snake. No thankssssss!

Destination deals from Bangkok to Peru
Hike the Inca Trail, cruise the Australian coastline and more.

‘I’ll kill you all’: German man diverts Bangkok plane threatening wife, crew
The unruly passenger threw food, shouted and tried to burn a blanket using a lighter.

Convicted sex offender travels world for 17 years on false passport in brother’s name
The offending undermined New Zealand's immigration system worldwide, a judge says.

'Stay indoors' - Thais warned as weather hots up
The highest temperature in the next 24 hours could reach 43 degrees Celsius

Covid forces infamous Bangkok brothel to clean up act
'Khaosan is so dark and quiet, you can hear the wind blowing there'

Trapped by pandemic, ships' crews fight exhaustion and despair
New York Times: When borders closed, seafarers on ships suddenly had no way home.

Room check: We review Bangkok's Nouvo City hotel
This hotel has a great location, perfect for first-time visitors to the city.