A 51-year-old New Zealander has died in Thailand trying to save a married couple from a ventilation chimney filled with poisonous gas.

In the Basque Country, Ewan McDonald learns the cider houses rule.

Everything revolves around the local pub in the UK, writes Jared Savage.

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.

Cheap, cheerful and full of surprises, Thailand really is the land of smiles, most of the time, discovers Peter Feeney.

Influence pedallers: The best cities for bicycle rides.

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.

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.

President's Asia tour underscores foreign policy shift eastwards to counter China.

Growing up in Wellington on traditional Kiwi cuisine of roast lamb and vegetables made me a most unlikely candidate for feats of culinary daring.

Justice has caught up with all of the Bali bombers, a significant comfort for those still grieving for their victims 10 years later.

A Swedish man is charged with allegedly murdering a New Zealand man in a bar fight in Thailand.