Self-defeating policies will cost more lives unless leaders show some nerve.

There seems to be a trend for long titles with meanings that remain obscure until you've read a decent chunk of the book.

An action-packed trip to Hong Kong and Vietnam offers contrasting cultural lessons for mum, dad and the kids, write Grant Bradley and Estelle Sarney.

Fonterra's bold plan strikes hurdles, writes Jonathan Underhill.

A leaked diplomatic cable shows the US was deeply concerned with "inherent weaknesses" in NZ's terror laws.

The firefight between a nine-strong patrol and up to 80 Viet Cong was one of the New Zealand Army's bravest battles, facing almost insurmountable odds. Nearly 43 years later, the men of Victor 3 One platoon met again for the first time.

Here's a story about how to become middle-aged and middle-class - without noticing it.

A Vietnamese eatery combines traditional and modern styles.

A trip to Vietnam's mountainous and beautiful north allows visitors to experience authentic tribal life, writes Rob McFarland.

A new species of lizard has become a legend in its own lunchtime after being identified by scientists from the menu of a Vietnamese restaurant.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is to visit NZ for talks early next year likely to yield progress in aligning the two nations' economies, says John Key.

After what had potential to be a very bumpy journey after a weather radar problem on the plane, New Zealand has arrived at the East Asia Summit.

Anyone who has been to Vietnam knows that the best food comes from the north.

A former New Zealand Vietnam war hero who was recently presented with a bravery award for saving the lives of Australian soldiers has died.

As a soldier in Vietnam, Karl Marlantes came face-to-face with war. Thirty years later he has turned that experience into a New York Times best-seller.

A freak road accident where a truck wheel came loose and killed a man in a bus on Auckland's southern motorway earlier this year is heading to court.