Ed Vulliamy was only 20 blocks away when the twin towers were attacked by al-Qaeda on September 11, 2001. Here, in this highly personal account, he recalls those devastating first moments and the eerie days that followed.

Genital surgery barely registers on scale of today's headline-grabbers.

As Auckland Art Gallery reopens its doors today, Linda Herrick walks through its marvellous collection of New Zealand art.

Vietnam is foodie heaven for learner cooks. By Jason Burgess.

The traditional ways hold sway in one small corner of the north-west's bustling capital - for now, writes Jim Eagles.

Designer with a focus on retailing is finding receptive markets in Australia and beyond

The historic city of Pingyao has so far kept the sprawl of modern China at bay, writes Jacqueline Smith.

Erotic carving and brilliant birding lure Liz Light to Khajuraho.