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Art exhibition shows off migrants' stories in a new way
Photographer Abhi Chinniah's emotive images show a unique look at migrants living in NZ.

Asia faces one of the worst economic outlooks in half a century, World Bank warns
Financial Times: China’s property crisis and US trade policies expected to hinder growth.

First-half commercial, industrial, retail property sales $1.2b, down 25pc
Private investors are the single most active group, ahead of syndicates and foreigners.

Children ‘forced into marriage’ in doomsday cult on remote island
'Messiah' figure accused of child abuse on heavily-guarded enclave off the Philippines.

Michelin stars to street stalls, these are the best flavours of Singapore
Singapore sizzles with its multicultural food scene.

Mayor, officials on $50,000 Asia trip
Tory Whanau is leading a 10-day business delegation to China, Japan, and South Korea.

EVs, fast food and a supermarket - the new stores coming to Westgate
A multimillion-dollar collection of new fast-food stores is opening near Costco Fuel.

Ho Chi Minh to the minute: How much of Vietnam's biggest city can you see in 36 hours?
What's brewing in the bustling streets of Vietnam's biggest city?

Discover under-explored parts of Laos on this new rail route
All aboard Laos' first rail route for a 400km train journey.

Rachael Waugh: Give Rohingya children hope on World Humanitarian Day
OPINION: Saturday, August 19 is World Humanitarian Day.

Business hub: First woman, first non-engineer becomes Beca boss
Amelia Linzey on her planned legacy, biggest project, and the one she's worked on longest.

Barbie fans can apply for Ken's 'beach' job at Maldives hotel
Qualifications include rollerblades, a love of Matchbox Twenty and having no thoughts.

Seoul food: The best places to eat and drink in South Korea
I went to South Korea and I packed... an appetite.

What's so special about George Town, Penang?
Escape to George Town: where history, culture, and culinary delights unite

'Not enough to be a bystander’: Students speak up against racism
Seven out of 22 semifinalists from families identifying as Indian or South Asian.

Thinking of Sri Lanka but have no idea where to start? Read on...
This is the ultimate guide for first-time visitors.

This remote Japanese village opens its doors to guests for first time in decades
Disconnect to connect: retreat to a remote Japanese village rooted in tradition

Shunning the 9 to 5: The Kiwi who earns a living working from exotic lands
Nathan James Thomas has engineered a digital nomad life for himself.

Emerging curators elevate Taipei's cultural scene to new heights
Why is Taipei becoming one of the most popular tourist destinations in Asia?

Can I wear another culture's clothing during a trip?
Here's what to know before you dress up while abroad.

Football icon detained in China over passport blunder
The athlete was held for two hours as officials worked on a solution.

NZ's richest man does year's biggest leasing deal on new $100m warehouse
Warehouses for Synlait's new southeast Asia plant-based export operation.

Airline bans sale of emergency seats after door-opening chaos
The terrifying act prompted the airline to act fast.

Airline crew sacked for discriminating against this kind of traveller
'There is no compromise for such violations,' - Cathay Pacific CEO.

Looking beyond the tourist traps in Phuket, Thailand
Swap the well-trodden tourist destinations for something offbeat.

Speed up visas or lose Chinese tourists, Air NZ Asia manager says
An airline manager explains why New Zealand could miss out on high-end Chinese tourists.

Heading to Bali? Here's why you should add Manggis to your itinerary
After seeing Seminyak and Ubud, hightail it to this remote province.

Inside Thailand’s exclusive bar party-loving travellers are desperate to find
Searching travellers have endured dangerous boat rides and broken bones.