Art, parks, cafes and canals; Liz Light delights in the Netherlands' capital city.

Explore Amsterdam on foot or bike. It's a great way to see a city that heaves with history and life, writes Mike Corder.

Can the NZ and The Netherlands develop farming systems that will satisfy growing demand while being more environmentally sustainable?

Fonterra Co-operative Group has commissioned a new dairy ingredients plant in Heerenveen, in the north of the Netherlands, its first wholly-owned and operated ingredients plant in Europe.

Liz Light finds Hoorn is steeped in Netherlands history.

Six coffins carrying the remains of victims of downed Malaysian Airlines Flight 17 have been flown from Ukraine to the Netherlands for identification.

Aboard a river ship built for considerable comfort, Albertina Lloyd enjoys the luxurious side of one of Europe's great waterways.

The capital of the Netherlands is home to some of Europe's most stylish hotels. Here are five of the best.

Start as you mean to go on; for lightweight women Julia Edward and Sophie MacKenzie it'd be hard to find a more appropriate motto.

Parents of an MH17 passenger are threatening to sue anyone who suggests, without evidence, that their daughter is dead.

After two tragic incidents within months involving Malaysia Airlines, hundreds of Kiwis have gained refunds for flights with the company.

News organisations have forever struggled with determining the line where news value ends and shock value and sensationalism begin.

If history is anything to go by, the downing of Flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine could trigger a dangerous chain reaction.

A deleted social media post by a separatist militia leader has led to accusations that pro-Russian rebels in Ukraine are to blame for the Malaysia Airlines crash.

Images of Malaysia Airlines MH17 which crashed over Ukraine.

While big banks in China and the US are reluctant to do business with ventures focused on virtual currency, the Netherlands is now home to banks that are open to bitcoin.

Serving world leaders their lunch is a serious affair. No room for "blondes" or women in dresses then, it appears.

Brown cafes and rooftop bars are the Dutch answer to the pub, writes Paul Davies.

It was a homecoming of sorts for Netherlands captain Peter Borren this week at the International Cricket Council's World Cup qualifying tournament.

Every region in The Netherlands is known for its own special sweets. Bernd Meier heads out to sample a selection.

Dutch museums are trying to trace the owners of a unexpectedly high number of art pieces that were confiscated by the Nazis over 70 years ago.

"I placed the suitcase containing the paintings in the stove." The mum of an art heist suspect says she "destroyed any evidence" - quite permanently.

For the first time, Rijksmuseum's 8000-plus artefacts have been displayed in chronological order, including religious panels from the Middle Ages right through to a newly-acquired Mondrian-inspired dress by designer Yves Saint Laurent.

Pamela Wade admires the sweetest cupcake, iced with Swarovski crystals.

Julia Shallcrass visits Amsterdam, which colours its history with fun and interactive museums.