We sell great mass-produced milk products – the best, even. But it's sumptuous leather, made from farmed deer nappa specifically, that's getting a new generation of made in New Zealand brands into the hands of Chinese consumers.

China is the biggest beer market in the world and craft beer is a fast-rising category. Sam Gaskin looks at how China could become a multi-million dollar venture for local craft brewers in New Zealand. 

An essay by Sam Gaskin – with GIFs! – about his old friend and now superstar author Jenny Zhang.

Half a million people attended last week's literary festival in Jaipur, India. Half a million! There was anti-Muslim debate, a famous author described Trump as America's "dick pic", and police roamed around in camel-coloured berets. Sam Gaskin reports.