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![Halong Bay's Cat Ba: A jewel in Vietnam's island crown](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Halong Bay's Cat Ba: A jewel in Vietnam's island crown
A short train journey from Hanoi, Cat Ba offers a laid-back, alternative choice of island.
![Rifles will not fall silent](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Rifles will not fall silent
Key to Anzac Day rifle-shot tribute is link to police, ex-solder says
![Editorial: Please be careful what you 'accept', Jacinda](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Editorial: Please be careful what you 'accept', Jacinda
Ardern learning the language - and lessons - of international diplomacy
![Not All Wounds Bleed: Why we should all care this Poppy Day](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Not All Wounds Bleed: Why we should all care this Poppy Day
COMMENT: Decorated soldier Lt-Col Melanie Childs opens up on the importance of Poppy Day.
![Vietnam: Coffee holds its ground](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Vietnam: Coffee holds its ground
The aroma of a traditional cup of joe wafts across Ho Chi Minh City, writes Eric San Juan.
![Man who exposed ivory trade killed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Man who exposed ivory trade killed
Esmond Martin has spent decades risking his life to expose the ivory trade.
![Grisly photo of Saigon execution 50 years ago horrified world](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Grisly photo of Saigon execution 50 years ago horrified world
Warning - graphic: Eddie Adams didn't realise he'd taken one of history's iconic photos
![Q&A: Ardern on Apec, world leaders, and phone numbers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Q&A: Ardern on Apec, world leaders, and phone numbers
Jacinda Ardern reflects on Apec in Vietnam and the East Asia Summit in Manila.
![Photographer posts revealing shot of Trump](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Photographer posts revealing shot of Trump
The photo has been circulating online, with some political pundits poking fun at Trump.
![Labour may 'agree to disagree' with partners](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Labour may 'agree to disagree' with partners
Greens are not supporting newly rebranded TPP deal and there's no word from NZ First yet.
![Manila litmus test for Ardern's diplomacy skills](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Manila litmus test for Ardern's diplomacy skills
Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern is to meet Philippines president Rodrigo Duterte in Manila.
![TPP not dead but needs more work - PM](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
TPP not dead but needs more work - PM
Jacinda Ardern says the TPP agreement is not dead.
![Trump shakes hands with Putin at summit](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Trump shakes hands with Putin at summit
The pair shook hands at the summit amid conflicting reports over whether they would meet.
!['Life will go on without TPP' - Parker](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
'Life will go on without TPP' - Parker
Trade Minister David Parker says investment settings are more important than trade deals.
![No deal: How the TPP talks collapsed](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
No deal: How the TPP talks collapsed
The future of TPP has been thrown into doubt after Canada's sudden about-face.
![TPP talks 'postponed' after Canada no-show](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
TPP talks 'postponed' after Canada no-show
It is understood that Canada is now holding up proceedings.
![Get the most out of amazing Hoi An](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Get the most out of amazing Hoi An
Lucy Casley explores one of Vietnam's most beautiful cities.
![The Hilton Hanoi Opera, Vietnam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The Hilton Hanoi Opera, Vietnam
Lucy Casley stays at a beautiful French classical style hotel with excellent restaurants.
![Vietnam: Winning over the west](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Vietnam: Winning over the west
Phil Taylor and family are charmed by the laidback exoticism of Vietnam.
![NZ's controversial call in the Vietnam War](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
NZ's controversial call in the Vietnam War
Vietnam veterans waited decades for an apology over how they were treated.
![Tale of two cities of the east](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Tale of two cities of the east
You can't go wrong when choosing between Ho Chi Minh City or Hanoi for a Vietnam trip.
![For five years he was believed dead](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
For five years he was believed dead
Ron Ridgeway was mourned, his name on a tombstone. Five years later, he came home alive.
![Revealed: Most expensive beaches in NZ](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Revealed: Most expensive beaches in NZ
The price of five beach essentials is highest in Norway - and lowest in Vietnam.
![The best winter holiday deals](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
The best winter holiday deals
More people were travelling more often thanks to record low flight prices.
![Vinh Hung Riverside Resort & Spa, Vietnam](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Vinh Hung Riverside Resort & Spa, Vietnam
Lucy Casley checks into a Hoi An spot with wonderfully friendly staff.
![TPP ministers agree on next steps for deal](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
TPP ministers agree on next steps for deal
Some TPP provisions could still apply to the US, says Todd McClay.
![Bicycle taxis in old Saigon near obselete](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=793)
Bicycle taxis in old Saigon near obselete
Once the iconic images of old Saigon, three-wheeled cyclos are on the way out.