Kenny Rao gets a second shot at proposing today after fearing his $27,000 engagement ring was lost in the Christchurch earthquake.

A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.

Two New Zealand films have been selected to screen at the inaugural Beijing International Film Festival.

NZ firm sees growing market for green energy technology.

Auckland supermarkets are selling baby milk formula to Chinese exporters thousands of cans at a time while rationing them to other shoppers, unbeknown to authorities.

Sammy Wong, the husband of former Cabinet Minister Pansy Wong, is under investigation by the Auditor-General. Late last year Labour MP Pete Hodgson called for an inquiry into Mr Wong's use of tax-funded travel perks.

It is important to remember the two incidents were fundamentally different, writes Michael McCarthy in The Independent.

Chat sessions with monks provide a rare insight into their lives, says Kate Roff.

Liz Light checks out Singapore waterfront's audacious architecture.

A trip to northern Thailand brings exotic experiences and confronting flavours.

Herald photographer Babiche Martens explores the world outside the glitzy hotels and spectacular mausoleums.

This issue of the British literary journal is dedicated to Pakistan.

Honeymoons aren't always easy for newlyweds, but six natural disasters?

A honeymooning pair claim to have run into not one, but six natural disasters as they followed their itinerary around the globe.

Sweet, salty, sour, spicy and bitter tastes are perfectly balanced in Thai cuisine.

Australian netball's worst fears were formalised today with inspirational captain Sharelle McMahon ruled out of July's world championships.