It has absorbed many influences over the centuries and is now called Asia's Vegas.

The old island has been re-energised, writes Tim Roxborogh.

US President Donald Trump told a reporter 'Hopefully, you will give me credit.'

Mayor urges young people to make friends and try new experiences.

Message posted online caused a stampede to this 19-year-old's hotel room.

The endangered Sumatran tiger population took a hit on the weekend.

Plastic has many uses - but have we made too much and what can we do about it?

Nobel winner's book and own immigrant experience sparked move to end stereotyping.

Various ethnic groups battle it out on the soccer field. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Shaun Archer goes deep into the Axis of Evil to discover a friendly and hospitable country

Dan Ahwa discovers a tranquil and terrific Phuket oasis.

Fonterra's farmer owners are restless as their company's second China foray fizzles.

The Olympic host city is located in Gangwon-do, also known as "the Potato Valley'.

It's all about no-holds-barred creativity in Hong Kong's bars and restaurants.

Helen van Berkel takes to the streets of Phuket.

Wayne Schneider was a tough bikie - but when five men pounced, he had no chance

Andrew Stone joins a safari in Sri Lanka and spots all creatures big and small.

North Korea's missiles attracted a lot of attention during the country's military parade.

Seven reefs in disputed Spratly Islands have been turned into military fortresses.

Fifteen staff are jobless and 145 international students have to move to another school.

Drinking a 'burning hot' cup of tea could dramatically increase your cancer risk.

Kim Hyon-hui orchestrated the 1987 Korean Air Flight 858 bombing which killed all onboard.

People are reportedly trapped after the 6.4 magnitude earthquake rocks Taiwan.

Esmond Martin has spent decades risking his life to expose the ivory trade.

Staff at a clinic in China saw woman throw something in a bin. Luckily they went to check.

Kim has splashed out on luxury resorts and apartments as well.

Rajesh Maru was told machine was switched off when he entered carrying oxygen cylinder.

Public told of escape three days after leopard went missing.

Andrew Fisher went around the world in 52 hours and 34 minutes.

Nurse Betty Jenkins is still going strong after 58 years of nursing.