Thailand
Two NZ brothers to appear in Thailand court for assaulting a police officer
Two New Zealand brothers are due to appear in a Phuket court this afternoon following a scuffle with a Thai police officer earlier in the week. Hamish and Mattson Day, both aged in their thirties, are… Audio
Attacker kills 37 at Thai daycare centre
A former policeman facing trial for drugs offences killed 37 people, including 22 children, in an attack on a daycare centre in Thailand.
Calling Home: Pete Gorman in Gyumri, Armenia
Karitane native Pete Gorman has been working as a digital nomad since 2015, living for short periods of time in an incredible number of countries. Pete and his wife Nok are currently living in Gyumri… Audio
From begging in India to Squid Game stardom
It would be an understatement to say that Bangkok-based Squid Game star Geoffrey Giuliano's life has changed dramatically over the last 18 months. The 68-year-old American actor, author, artist and… Video, Audio
Jane and Jimmy Barnes: the couple that cooks together
When Covid struck and put a halt on touring, rockers Jane and Jimmy Barnes (as the Jane Barnes Band) launched a series of online performances, which attracted millions of views from around the world… Audio, Gallery
Asia correspondent Ed White
Thailand has responded to a tough economic outlook with new special visas aimed at attracting "wealthy global citizens" to move to the country's beaches. Myanmar's humanitarian, security and economic… Audio
Steve Winter: Revealing the dark side of America's private zoos
There are more tigers in captivity in the United States than there are in the wild in Asia, thanks to Americans' growing appetites for posing for photos with big cats and their cubs. National… Audio, Gallery
Thailand protests: 'The fight is on for the long haul'
An anti-government protest in Bangkok earlier this week drew more than 10,000 people. Professor Bridget Welsh joins the show to look at the worsening situation in Thailand and the wider issue of… Audio
Asia correspondent Elizabeth Beattie
Beijing's National Security law is enacted in Hong Kong, the death toll rises after serious flooding in Japan and Thailand moves to back same sex unions. Audio
Thai city taken over by disgruntled 'hyper monkeys'
The tourism downturn caused by Covid-19 has turned the ancient Thai city of Lopburi into a scene of raging warfare between roving gangs of thousands of monkeys. Photojournalist Mladen Antonov… Audio
The divorce lawyer who broke up with bad food
Kiwi-born Caralee Fontanele quit processed foods after a trip to Thailand where she ate like a local, and for the first time in ages - felt fantastic. She switched to whole foods on her return home to… Audio
Covid-19 mortality rate could be '20 or 30 times worse than flu'
Kiwi Gary McLean is a Professor of Immunology at the London Metropolitan University. He says the news on the Covid-19 front continues to be hugely concerning. In fact, he says this outbreak is… Audio
Calling Home: Kim Brice in Bangkok
Nelsonian Kim Brice moved to Bangkok in 2017 when he and his Thai partner Gap and their cat Milo returned to Gap's homeland so he could help his mother run their family restaurant. He's Calling Home… Audio
Calling Home: Alastair Carthew in Phuket
Calling Home this week goes to the Phuket where expat New Zealander Alastair Carthew lives. He shares what he's up to and why he's stayed in the Thai capital for so long. Audio
Confusion over outcome of Thai election
There is confusion in Thailand over the results of the election although it had looked like a military-linked party was in the lead, and their victory would keep the Thai army in place as the…
UN refers Saudi teen's claim for asylum to Australia
The UN refugee agency has referred the case of a Saudi woman claiming asylum to Australia for consideration.
Saudi woman in Thailand pleads for asylum
The Australian government will consider any application for asylum lodged by Rahaf Mohammed al-Qunun, a fugitive Saudi woman in Thailand, it says.
Soothing traumatised elephants
A heartwarming story for a Friday about a man who runs an elephant sanctuary in Thailand and plays music to tame the savage beast. Or in this case sooth sick and traumatised elephants. Paul Barton… Audio
Phum Viphurit: 'I miss fish'n'chips and my Kiwi twang'
This Thai musician spent his formative years in New Zealand, and has now found global success via Youtube. Video, Audio
Remains of dozens of NZ soldiers on their way home
The remains of dozens of New Zealand soldiers are finally making their way back home. The repatriation is part of the Defence Force's Te Auraki, or The Return project. An Air New Zealand charter… Audio