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Seven of the top 10 busiest air routes are in Asia, with the busiest between... 26 Aug 2013 | 09:48 am
Beijing and Shanghai Incorrect Hong Kong and Taipei Incorrect Seoul and Jeju Island Correct Osaka and Tokyo Incorrect Sorry - that's the wrong answer. The busiest air route lies between Seoul ...
Which city is home to the world's second-busiest airport (by passenger numbers)? 26 Aug 2013 | 09:36 am
Tokyo Incorrect Hong Kong Incorrect Singapore Incorrect Beijing Correct Nope. The correct answer is Beijing. In 2012, Tokyo International Airport was the world's fourth-busiest, while Hong Kon...
In which country could you catch a ride on a jeepney? 26 Aug 2013 | 09:22 am
Pakistan Incorrect The Philippines Correct Laos Incorrect Vietnam Incorrect No - you'd be in the Philippines. For some (irreverent) tips on jeepney-riding protocols, try this video by the Fili...
Food-lover finds success teaching Kiwis about Asian food 26 Aug 2013 | 06:31 am
Sachie Nomura has made a name for herself teaching Kiwis the secrets of Asian cooking from her Auckland cooking school, Sachie’s Kitchen. Now, more New Zealanders are getting the chance to learn from ...
In conversation with Chinese-born dancer Qi Huan 19 Aug 2013 | 04:54 am
19 August 2013 As Swan Lake tours the country, Chinese-born dancer Qi Huan is approaching his 10th year with the Royal New Zealand Ballet. He tells Rebecca Palmer about the opportunities dancing in N...
Interest grows in Myanmar market 14 Aug 2013 | 06:44 am
14 August 2013 Myanmar - located between regional giants India and China - is emerging as a focus of attention for New Zealand businessmen and policymakers. After decades of minimal contact, New Zeal...
Japanese player finds plenty of rugby passion in the deep south 13 Aug 2013 | 01:20 am
13 August 2013 Matt Calman interviews Fumiaki Tanaka, one of Japan’s best rugby players, about his debut season for the Otago Highlanders in the just-completed Super 15 tournament. The emergence of ...
Malaysian and Indonesian inspirations infuse Indian Ink’s latest play 30 Jul 2013 | 05:05 am
Matt Calman talks to Jacob Rajan, one of New Zealand’s finest actors and playwrights, about his new play Kiss the Fish. In Jacob Rajan’s new play Kiss the Fish, Balinese mask theatre crosses the oc.....
Insight 29 Jul 2013 | 06:28 am
Informed commentary on current affairs in Asia and New Zealand-Asia relations. 2013 July - New Zealand's red meat trade to China has grown dramatically since the signing of the FTA in 2008 - but the...
Insight 29 Jul 2013 | 06:28 am
We begin a new series of informed commentary on current affairs in Asia and New Zealand-Asia relations. China a "massive opportunity" for red meat exporters - New Zealand’s red meat trade to China ha...
