A week after terrorists killed hundreds, Sri Lanka has banned all kinds of face covering

Climber left on Himalayan mountain for two days before audacious rescue operation.

Army officer claims he killed five women and two of their young daughters.

Four-day week pioneer says tech company founders hold 'outdated' views.

Australia's government has concerns about an "insider threat" within their defence force.

Army widow saw need for family support and created service to cater for it.

Auckland Anzac digger Les Jerram survived two world wars.

Trapped people can be heard screaming for help as rescuers scramble to reach them.

A memo shows security officials were aware almost two weeks ago an attack was imminent.

The attacks also stand out in that they occurred in three cities across the country.

Now he was being evacuated. Soot and ash fell on his white sweat shirt.

The Christian minority faces violence, but attacks on this scale are without precedent.

Sri Lankan PM tells media there was prior intelligence about the attacks.

Three passengers in the back seat of the man' rented vehicle died at the scene.

NZ is only ranked the fifth greenest country in Asia Pacific, study shows.

The restaurant's website will now remove references to its founder.

Jane Jeffries explores five of the city state's great neighbourhoods.

Ancient beliefs and modern life makes for an epic contrast in Kathmandhu.

Whanganui trio Lucas Thompson, Jack Clifton and Sophie Brooke on international kayak duty

More websites selling counterfeit All Black and Super Rugby sportswear have appeared.

A Kiwi raced across a frozen Mongolian lake in street clothes after his luggage was lost.

Check out what Kobe has on offer for $200.

Jonathan Norman checks out when he discovers there's no bowl to eat his cornflakes from.

Laurence Wu had recently broken up with his girlfriend before his disappearance.

Neil Porten visits the hills and the harbourside to check out historic sites.

China has relegated 13 million of its citizens to life in the slow lane.

AirAsia has ended an ad campaign accused of promoting sex tourism.

Man lost specialist gear for 160km trek but soldiered on in his clothes from the flight.

All Black legend Dan Carter recommends some hidden gems for Kiwis visiting Japan.

Tokyo has many other intriguing delights for visitors as Dylan Cleaver discovers