Kiwi critical after Bangkok balcony fall
A Christchurch man is on life support in Thailand after falling from a fourth-storey balcony as he tried to get into an apartment he had locked himself out of.
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Jennifer Ennion discovers Thailand's Koh Phangan is perfect for those who want to get away from it all.
Protocol kept family in dark about death
New Zealand Police say protocol was responsible for the delay in notifying a Dunedin mother of the death of her Dunedin-born son in a Thai apartment complex.
Family learn of death via radio
The family of a Dunedin man found dead in a Thai apartment complex are distraught and angry they learnt of his death through media reports rather than police.
Thailand: On the Death Railway
A trip to the bridge that cost so many prisoners of war their lives is a poignant experience, writes Peter Feeney.
Kiwi engineer killed in Thai rescue bid
Provincial authorities in Thailand have shut down a biomass power plant following the deaths of Michael Coppins and a Thai colleague.
Kiwi dies in Thailand after inhaling poisonous gas
A 51-year-old New Zealander has died in Thailand trying to save a married couple from a ventilation chimney filled with poisonous gas.
Bar/fly: The classic London pub
Everything revolves around the local pub in the UK, writes Jared Savage.
Thailand: Going five-star in Bangkok
Many travellers only experience Bangkok through the largely sleepless eyes of a backpacker – or settle for clean yet budget hotel accommodation at best. Don't overlook a luxury holiday in Bangkok, though - it's more affordable than you might think.
Thailand: Candid capers with the kids
Cheap, cheerful and full of surprises, Thailand really is the land of smiles, most of the time, discovers Peter Feeney.
Nine years' jail for Kiwi's murder in Thailand
The former army commando who murdered New Zealander Charles Jones in Thailand has been sentenced to nine years and five months in jail.
Bangkok shopping most exciting in the world
Many people say it's London, Paris or Munich. But the most exciting shopping is in Bangkok. The air conditioned and squeaky-clean trains stop right at the entrance of the most important shopping complexes on the lively Sukhumvit and Rama I roads.
Cars bring Bangkok to standstill
They still call it rush hour, only now it lasts most of the day. As car sales soar, there's a noticeable drop in the number of places you can get them out of second gear.
Obama urged to keep leaning on Burma
President's Asia tour underscores foreign policy shift eastwards to counter China.
Dangerous delicacies
Growing up in Wellington on traditional Kiwi cuisine of roast lamb and vegetables made me a most unlikely candidate for feats of culinary daring.
Law catches up with Bali bombers
Justice has caught up with all of the Bali bombers, a significant comfort for those still grieving for their victims 10 years later.