Crime syndicates have reportedly tried to bypass Australia to smuggle asylum seekers to NZ

Canada is not a member of the East Asia Summit, but don't tell Justin Trudeau that.

Deborah Dickson-Smith meets prehistoric dragons.

Jacinda Ardern says the TPP agreement is not dead.

NZ Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern mixed with North American leaders at Apec.

How Trade Ministers from 11 nations made a blunder of Oscars Best Picture proportions.

Auckland Leaf owner and Uber driver runs a taxi on $80 a month.

Off the main tourist routes in Japan there are other wild and peaceful worlds to explore.

Trump visits Asia.

Aimee Shaw checks into the Radisson Blu, Amritsar.

Woman facing murder charges after she allegedly poisoned her husband's milk.

Now's the time to buy if you're looking for your first home: mortgage broker.

Andrew Stone checks into a heritage property with Indian Ocean views.

An ancient people go about their lives as they have for centuries, writes Guy Needham.

Antony Suvalko and Leanne Kitchen on the delicacies of this Vietnamese city's cuisine.

Feeling lost, alone and disconnected, Malaysian student in NZ turns to social media.

The "outrageous" descent comes nearly 47 years after climbers first ascended the face.

International manhunt underway after couple and teen son killed in grisly circumstances.

Travellers suffered the audio atrocity during a journey over the South China Sea.

You first visit to India can seem daunting but you'll be rewarded with lasting memories.

Kiwi's retreat empire is a global award winner, writes Annemarie Quill.

They've painted a dozen portraits so more women can be rescued.

Lucy Casley explores one of Vietnam's most beautiful cities.

In Thailand, you can find it all, writes Jane Jurgens.

Mark Dye takes a journey to an ancient fortress and is blown away by its majesty.

Singer Ed Sheeran has injured his arm ahead of his tour to Asia this week.

An Aussie bartender decided to raise $12,000 for people he didn't even know.

Asia Institute director says we should aim for the best investment from Asia, not the most

Lucy Casley stays at a beautiful French classical style hotel with excellent restaurants.

COMMENT: Kiwis would do well to be aware of the differences in the Chinese approach.