The Black Caps chase for victory in the third one-day cricket international against Pakistan limped to a failed 43-run defeat.

UBNZ Funds Management has pulled out of the running to purchase the Crafar farms, after it its bid failed the 'good character test'.

Carroll du Chateau discovers nothing is as it seems in Cambodia.

Unfinished business is the theme of the new novel from best-selling author Kim Edwards.

As if to prove there is more to Auckland 2011 than rugby, there is an Arts Festival just around the corner, therefore, the time has come to study the programme, to sort through the pick 'n' mix box of yummy cultural chocolates on offer.

Keen hawkers scale China's enormous landmark daily, writes Duncan Gillies.

Even half an hour in Kolkata's Malik Ghat flower market is sufficient to overwhelm the senses, writes Jill Worrall.

Jim Eagles finds himself taken for a white-knuckle ride.

A tired Rebecca Barry gets taken for a ride in Bangkok.

With just 16 hours in South Korea's capital, adventure writer Ian D. Robinson plays tourist.

Pro-democracy leader Aung San Suu Kyi talks to the Herald about the future of Burma, her family and why Kiwis can make a difference