Latest from Asia

Robot photographs damaged Fukushima reactor

Researchers searching for signs of melted nuclear fuel in crippled Fukushima plant.

Audi compares women to used cars

A European carmaker's advert for the Chinese market has backfired spectacularly.

Kiwi family campaigns to end restraint in Japan

Japanese government data shows more than 10,000 people were restrained in one year alone.

Doctor worked months before death at 105

He set up a medical system that has made Japan one of the world's longest-lived nations.

China unveils answer to US Reaper drone

A production model of China's heavy military drone has made a successful flight.

Where to find luxury in Bali

Eli Orzessek reveals four places offering the ultimate holiday treats in Indonesia.

NZ's controversial call in the Vietnam War

Vietnam veterans waited decades for an apology over how they were treated.

What Chinese tourists want

They're increasingly travelling for the experience, not for shopping.

Kiwi tied to bed for 10 days: 'Why did he die?'

The family of a young Kiwi who died in a Japanese hospital are demanding change.

Harsh reality of visiting this country

Travelling to North Korea is high risk.

Kiwis and Aussies, best friends forever?

Forget the old rivalries - Australians love us underneath it all.

They told me 'we will hang you'

Immigrant's long journey includes 8 years of death threats and torture in Iranian prison.

How to drink sake in Japan

Sake is a part of Japanese cuisine that foreign visitors mostly appreciate superficially.

DMZ: Where tourism and terror collide

On a day trip from Seoul, Mike Yardley visits the DMZ and goes underground to North Korea.

Teen's life as a factory worker

After her father died she took a job working seven days a week, with one day off a month.

Unique things to do in Taiwan

From the colourful to the quirky, this island has it covered.

Club Med: Resorting to pleasure

Ruth Jillings finds plenty to love about all-inclusive holidays.

Biosecurity duck up costs Auckland chef

The chef told biosecurity officers he wanted to give the duck meat to his son.