WorldThai protesters storm major hospitalA major hospital has evacuated patients and suspended all but emergency surgery.30 Apr 05:00 AM
LifestyleAn encounter with the world's hottest chilliIn Manipur, locals coyly point out that, unlike many varieties of chilli, umorok burns while entering the body but not on the way out.30 Apr 02:30 AM
WorldAnother school stabbing in ChinaChina is undergoing an awful wave of frenzied attacks on schoolchildren by knife-weilding men.29 Apr 08:10 PM
New ZealandChinese gymnast living in NZ stripped of medalA Chinese gymnast, now living in Huntly, has been stripped of an Olympic bronze medal for being too young during the Sydney 2000 Olympics.29 Apr 02:48 AM
TravelTravel book: <i>Destination Saigon</i>Being a large man taking up a space usually occupied by three Vietnamese, writer Walter Mason was obviously an easily noticed foreign visitor in Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City (aka Saigon).27 Apr 12:00 AM
New Zealand<i>Anzac Heirs:</i> Helping hand for a fledgling nationMore than a decade later, Kiwis are still patrolling the streets of East Timor.21 Apr 04:00 PM
New Zealand<i>Anzac Heirs:</i> Cool heads in hotspotsOur small country has a long record in world peacekeeping.21 Apr 04:00 PM
TravelChina: Diamond on the rough seasLife aboard this luxury cruise ship is a suite sensation, says David Balham.21 Apr 12:00 AM
Black CapsCricket blast: 'We're lucky no one was killed'Claims that IPL players were pressured to play after bombs exploded outside an Indian stadium are being investigated.18 Apr 04:00 PM
SportNZers safe after bomb attack outside Indian cricket clashFormer NZ Black Cap Simon Doull says it's not worth the risk to your life, after two bombs went off at a stadium in Bangalore where he was about to commentate an IPL match.17 Apr 07:14 PM
WorldMore than 5000 whales could be saved: reportA compromise being negotiated by the IWC could save 5000 whales over the next ten years16 Apr 01:14 AM
TechnologyMicrosoft investigates child labour claims at Chinese supplierA report claims 14 and 15-year-olds were employed at a Chinese supplier, working shifts from 7.45am until 10.55pm - for 52 cents an hour.15 Apr 11:30 PM
