An ethnic Chinese rapper accused of stirring Malaysian racial tensions has brought his social commentary to cinemas with a food-themed comedy celebrating the country's mixed cultural recipe.

A forgotten brand of homegrown folk music has turned Puglia into one of the most fashionable summer festival destinations in Europe.

Large-scale iwi investment in the New Zealand heartland could reinvigorate rural economy.

This softball team of American expats and friends treat their game as a social event, on and off the field, writes Kirsten MacFarlane.

A Muslim women's group is publicly opposing the wearing of the burqa, but Herald readers are divided on whether they should be allowed in New Zealand society.

From street food to show-stoppers, dining out in one of China's biggest cities is nothing short of spectacular.

Suzanne McFadden talks to six new Kiwi kids about fitting in.