The father of a New Zealander who died suddenly in Thailand suspects Thai authorities have covered up the circumstances surrounding her death to protect their tourism industry.

From butter prawns to tea and scones, expect the unexpected when dining in Malaysia, says Helen van Berkel.

From the view of high-rise buildings dominating the capital city to hidden sights of sprawling plantations and wet markets, Malaysia has the experience to delight all visitors.

Changes to the Government's business migration scheme will make it easier for rich foreign investors to qualify as investor migrants.

The body of a man with his hands and feet nailed to a wooden cross and a crown of thorns on his head was found in an abandoned Korean quarry.

It's silly and a little fake, but Kyoto's Movieland is also pretty fun, says Michele Hewitson.

Terrorist leader's al-Qaeda enterprise has been moribund for years, writes Gwynne...

Week of nostalgia covers antiquated monarchy, yesterday's terrorist and old political battles

A leaked diplomatic cable shows the US was deeply concerned with "inherent weaknesses" in NZ's terror laws.

If there is a day that a 'war on terror' can end, it might have been yesterday.

Pink dragons and magnificent history go side by side at Lanzhou, writes Jim Eagles.

Pomp and ceremony joined with a mutual love of rugby in John Key's one-day visit to Paris.

Nato and Afghan security forces are trying desperately to round up some of the 475 escaped Taleban prisoners.

Sherpa mountaineer Nawang Gombu, the youngest member of the climbing team that first scaled Mount Everest, has died.