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Time for a social media detox
Brad Smeele took a two week social media holiday. He thinks you should too.

Man films himself at Bali volcano
Video of a Frenchman on top of Bali's Mount Agung has angered Indonesian authorities.

Vietnam: Winning over the west
Phil Taylor and family are charmed by the laidback exoticism of Vietnam.

NZ eliminates measles and rubella
NZ has attracted international praise for passing the strict criteria.

Exploring the coast of Southeast Asia
A 12-day trip exploring the coast of Southeast Asia yielded many great experiences.

Airline summer surge means cheaper fares
More flights into NZ this summer for tourists mean cheaper fares for Kiwis.

'Tourist' sentenced for meth crimes
A Hong Kong man has been jailed for his part in importing 20kg worth of methamphetamine.

Final respects for late Thai king
Thai community will gather at the Potters Park Events Centre in mourning colours.

Cocaine smuggling: 'I never thought I was being set up'
Kiwi pensioner caught with 2.5kg of cocaine is back in NZ after being cleared by jury.

Otto's parents: North Korea are terrorists, they 'destroyed' our son
Otto Warmbier's parents speak out: 'North Korea is not a victim. They're terrorists.'

Borneo: Best-laid plans
Stephanie Holmes sees conservation in action on Borneo's Libaran Island.

Borneo's Libaran Island
Friendly locals, baby turtles and beautiful water make a stay on this Malaysian island truly special.

Local Focus: What next for Karena & Kasey?
Local Masterchefs discuss plans for the future. Made with funding from NZ On Air.

Car smashed by falling aircraft part
Panel falls off aircraft after takeoff in Japan and falls on car.

Mandalay-Lashio Train: Slow but sure is fun
Train eases from a jog to a cautious walk across spectacular bridge.

Shanghai: Old treasures, new pleasures
China's biggest city is a fantastic travel destination in itself, writes Kate Ford.

'Harrowing scream I'll never forget'
Shocking encounter put one of Australia's richest men on a mission.

The Park Lane Hotel, Hong Kong
Estelle Sarney and Grant Bradley check in to a lavish Causeway Bay hotel.

Helen Clark: 'UN slipping into irrelevance'
Former PM Helen Clark says the UN needs to change urgently, or risks becoming irrelevant.

Hong Kong: Shop, drop, eat, rest
Chris Lynch dives head-first into the retail heaven that is Causeway Bay.

The St. Regis Hotel, Kuala Lumpur
Dan Ahwa stays in a Deluxe Room with great views of the Malaysian capital.

The Grand Hotel, Taiwan
Helen Van Berkel checks into a large, centrally-located Taipei hotel suite.

Parris Goebel: 'I really love being in control'
Award-winning dancer Parris Goebel announces her world tour and future ambitions.

Room check: Regal Airport Hotel, Hong Kong
Stephanie Holmes checks into the perfect place for plane nerds.

Powerful Typhoon Hato slams into Hong Kong, Macau
There are reports of three people dead in Macau and two more missing.

Malaysia: Where food never ends
Kate Ford eats her way around two cities whose hearts are at the dining table.

APA Hotel Sugamo Ekimae, Tokyo
Eli Orzessek checks into a compact hotel room overlooking 'Grandma's Harajuku'.

Evening light show at Gardens by the Bay, Singapore
A programmed light and music show based around the 'super trees' plays at 7.45pm each night.
Source: Youtube's Gardens by the Bay channel