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South Korea upset by awkward opening ceremony blunder
They have demanded assurances from organisers the mistake will not happen again.
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Foaming at the mouth: Six found dead at luxury Bangkok hotel
'This was not self-harm but someone caused the deaths' - Thai police.
The secret to eating like you know what you're doing in Osaka
From sushi vending machines to Hello Kitty-shaped cakes.
Tattoos in Japan once the domain of gangsters but now badges of honour for a younger generation
Body art, including tā moko, is not illegal but attitudes are conservative.
Jones wants rematch after Japan's historic victory over Māori All Blacks
Eddie Jones hopes to confirm a Māori game for 2025
Six arrested for Indian religious stampede that killed 121
Leader who sparked the stampede blamed 'antisocial elements' but did not elaborate.
Bali and Thailand no longer most popular spot for Kiwis
Once considered too expensive, one Asia destination is trending for Kiwis.
Introducing the little-known destination that inspired the background for 'Avatar'
Step away from China's tangle of cities and you'll find an unexpected gem.
Opinion: Is tourism the comeback kid? We sure need it to be
Opinion: Three lessons might help us seriously boost tourism and our relationships.
This surprising country boasts some of the world's best beaches
Hidden in plain sight, no one even considers it as 'beachy'.
PM announces new efforts to enforce sanctions against North Korea
Christopher Luxon is due to meet Japan's Defence Minister this afternoon.
Discover Japan's lesser-known must-dos, before everyone else cottons on
Find remote islands, ancient onsens, multi-day sake tours and cave hotels.
Don't bother with Shanghai or Beijing, this is China's most up and coming city
Why everyone is shunning China's hot spots for this lesser-known city experience.
Chinese military documents accidentally sold to history buff for under $1
A military history buff in China appears to have made an alarming discovery.
Would you base your next holiday around this pungent, spiky fruit?
Don't knock it til you've tried it.
Visit this lesser-known Vietnamese town now (before it’s too late)
The number one destination to see before tourism explodes.
Everyone's rating Singapore right now but I'm a bigger fan of this Asian city
When all the big hotel chains are clamouring to be here, you know it's a winner.
Precinct Properties' $300m-plus Auckland splurge
Plans for 350 apartments at Downtown Carpark, a further 500 on Queen St, more in Mt Eden.
Chinese spacecraft lands on far side of the Moon
Chinese spacecraft lands on the Moon’s far side to collect rocks in growing US space race.
14 dead after scorching Indian heat wave
Temperatures soar up to 49.9C in parts of India this week.
The safest country to give your kids an (enjoyable) culture shock
Coax your kids out of their comfort zone.
'Uplifting': How Auckland space is giving a voice to Asian music
Auckland's Big Fan music space is supporting pan-Asian artists with residency and funding.
Where to go in India to avoid the well-trodden tourist route
Most people travel India's Golden Triangle — but you're not 'most people' are you?
China launches military drills around Taiwan as ‘punishment’
NYT: The drills come after Taiwan’s new president pledged to defend its sovereignty.
Four Kiwis hospitalised in Thailand after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis on board, four were hospitalised.
Kiwi in ICU in Thai hospital after fatal Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two were hospitalised.
This is the number one spot travellers to Vietnam always rave about
Full of colour, charm, character and golden beaches, but where is it?
Asian student associations back Māori and Pasifika campus spaces
'We stand in solidarity with our Māori and Pasifika students.'
'Terrifying': Kiwi receives 31 stitches after flying from seat in Singapore Airlines turbulence
A British man died on the flight. There were 23 Kiwis onboard, two hospitalised.