The thriving island city-state of Singapore has come a long way from its swampy roots as a banana republic.

Singapore makes the perfect stopover, but for shoppers and diners, it’s a destination in its own right. Here’s five things to do in Singapore.

A Kiwi sailor from the navy frigate HMNZS Te Mana is being questioned by police in Singapore after an altercation in a bar.

Increasing numbers of Asian house buyers are looking at New Zealand property after new taxes cooled buoyant Hong Kong and Singapore markets.

Singapore Airlines has asked its captains to volunteer for unpaid leave amid a global economic slowdown that has dented long-haul travel demand, the airline says.

Singapore Airlines Cargo has been fined $4.1 million for its role in colluding to fix prices for air cargo in the latest settlement with the Commerce Commission.

As John Key wraps up an important Burma visit, he talks to Herald Political Editor Audrey Young about what he's learned and seen.

Lee Hsien Loong sees a bright future as New Zealand and Singapore build on their friendship.

Performing the haka publicly in Singapore has landed a Kiwi restaurant in trouble with the police, barely a week after it opened.

A group of Romanians have been prevented from entering New Zealand amid suspicions they were planning a crime spree down Auckland's Queen St.

Meg Liptrot is overawed by the efforts being made to turn Singapore green.

This striking display of 'Supertrees' is part of a new development by the Singapore National Parks Board.

A ghoulish museum in the heart of Singapore creeps Graham Reid out.

Budget airline Scoot, a subsidiary of Singapore Airlines, has begun a daily service between Sydney and Singapore.

Leah McLennan rounds up some of the best new international theme parks and rides...