Jimmy Pham's Vietnamese restaurants dish up great food for tourists while giving local kids an opportunity to better their lives.

Genital surgery barely registers on scale of today's headline-grabbers.

Vietnam is foodie heaven for learner cooks. By Jason Burgess.

Mana Waka hasn't been shown publicly since January 1990.

At 67, French screen legend Catherine Deneuve embodies the essence of growing old gracefully. Helen Barlow surveys the life and loves of the star and talks to her about her new film, a feminist comedy.

There seems to be a trend for long titles with meanings that remain obscure until you've read a decent chunk of the book.

An action-packed trip to Hong Kong and Vietnam offers contrasting cultural lessons for mum, dad and the kids, write Grant Bradley and Estelle Sarney.

Fonterra's bold plan strikes hurdles, writes Jonathan Underhill.

A leaked diplomatic cable shows the US was deeply concerned with "inherent weaknesses" in NZ's terror laws.

The firefight between a nine-strong patrol and up to 80 Viet Cong was one of the New Zealand Army's bravest battles, facing almost insurmountable odds. Nearly 43 years later, the men of Victor 3 One platoon met again for the first time.

NZ firm sees growing market for green energy technology.

Here's a story about how to become middle-aged and middle-class - without noticing it.

A Vietnamese eatery combines traditional and modern styles.

A trip to Vietnam's mountainous and beautiful north allows visitors to experience authentic tribal life, writes Rob McFarland.

A new species of lizard has become a legend in its own lunchtime after being identified by scientists from the menu of a Vietnamese restaurant.

Stronger trade ties with Asia's major economies will strengthen NZ's economy, John Key says.

Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard is to visit NZ for talks early next year likely to yield progress in aligning the two nations' economies, says John Key.