I was sitting in a restaurant in Urumqi, in northern China, enjoying the spicy food smells from the kitchen, when a plaintiff Australian voice quavered across the room, "I want steak, eggs and chips."

Matt Crook reports on a smack-you-in-the-face adventure.

In World War II the railway line between Thailand and Burma was built by Allied prisoners of war and Asian labourers to give the Japanese an overland supply route.

One-time factory worker Zhang Xin rode China's property boom.

Maurice Williamson's comments that opponents of land sales to foreigners were sometimes being racist was a case of humour backfiring, John Key said today.

The temple of a famous Buddhist reconciles tensions between communism and religion, writes Jim Eagles.

Father's Day is approaching fast. If you're still on the lookout for a quick and easy gift, try 3 Wise Men's wide range of cufflinks.

Veena Malik, the ex-girlfriend of Mohammad Asif, told a Pakistani TV host he admitted being involved in match-fixing to her. Photo / Supplied

The fourth test between England and Pakistan at Lord's will continue as scheduled, despite reports of a betting scam.

It's early summer in Samarkand and the mulberry trees are in full glossy leaf and laden with plump white mulberries.

That never-ending Chinese traffic jam.

One of NZ's greatest scientists was investigated by Britain's MI5 as a suspect in passing information to Russia on the first atomic bombs, according to newly released files.

Once upon a time, the Rolls-Royce was described as 'the best car in the world'.

The 51st Traverse team's journey through southern Kyrgyzstan is a sobering experience, writes Rob Gray.

History unfolds on the atmospheric streets of old Kyoto during this grand costume parade.

It's Japan's best-loved game and now in its ninth incarnation and third decade, it might finally be catching on in the West. Giles Richards reports.