A New Zealand researcher has challenged long-held claims that most species will be wiped out before they can even be discovered.

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.

Away from Halong Bay, you can still find some parts of Northern Vietnam free of tourist buses and technology, discovers Isaac Davison.

Kate Hodal embarks on a magical four-day underwater tour of eastern peninsular Malaysia.

Autorickshaws could give Michael Schumacher a run for his money on the busy streets of Hyderabad, finds Kris Shannon.

Ian D. Robinson finds an odd way to get intimate in Japan.

When in Japan, do as the Japanese do - ski. And when not skiing, learn how to make sushi.

As John Key wraps up an important Burma visit, he talks to Herald Political Editor Audrey Young about what he's learned and seen.

The Chinese consider the giant panda a national treasure, and it's evident just how much they're loved when one visits Chengdu Research Base.

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

The US President must be allowed to build on his Administration's achievements, writes Reverend Jesse Jackson.

Industry veterans rely on selling their expertise, not hardware or software.

Diana Plater ditches the hotel buffet for authentic, cheap and sumptuous street cuisine.

There are two types of visitors to Macau Tower's level 61, as Andrew Both discovers - those who want to enjoy the panoramic view and those who want an adrenaline rush.

Carroll du Chateau attends a cooking school in Siem Reap with delicious results.

A big "explosion" over a year in bedbug infestations is being blamed on the hard-to-kill pests hitching rides to Auckland on increasing numbers of world travellers.