TravelVenice: A treasure at every turnVenice in summer may be a tourist haven but it's still a magical place to visit, writes Diana Plater.13 Jul 11:00 PM
LifestyleChristian Dior: Carry on coutureLife after Galliano begins - but Dior still knows how to put on a show.13 Jul 05:30 PM
EntertainmentAll the world's a stage for AkalaRapper Kingslee Daley, aka Akala, is a man on a mission; to get at-risk kids exploring words, from Shakespeare to Jay-Z. Scott Kara reports13 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleRuling the roost with a simple French dishOur intrepid foodie finds a perfect rendition of peasant cuisine, coq qu vin, in a tiny village in southern France.13 Jul 12:00 AM
LifestyleVive la difference (+recipe)It takes a whole day to make but a French cassoulet is worth the effort, writes Grant Allen.12 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleNice work if you can get it in FranceThree Kiwi Francophiles share what it's like to get past France's tourist veneer.12 Jul 05:30 PM
BDBDEconomyItaly catches cold as world markets dip overnightFear that the debt crisis in Europe is spreading has sent investors running for the exits, hammering both global equities and the euro.11 Jul 07:45 PM
SportRowing: Kiwi pair a class above British rivalsThe number is 14 and rising, but Eric Murray insists he's not keeping count. 11 Jul 05:30 PM
LifestyleAn experiment in being blondeWhite blonde is having something of a fashionable resurgence. Harriet Walker dyed her hair to see what the fuss was about.11 Jul 02:50 AM
WorldRussian ferry sinking: Survivors and their familiesOver 100 people are missing after a passenger boat sank in the Volga River. Emotional reunions were plentiful as the shaken survivors returned to dry land.10 Jul 10:28 PM
LifestyleHot list: Kiwi model named in top 10A 17-year-old model from Matamata is touted to give Kate Moss a run for her money.10 Jul 05:30 PM
Entertainment'I am interested in bad behaviour'Booker Prize winner Alan Hollinghurst is not noted for his prolific output, so a new novel is always a great event. And his latest could be his best yet.08 Jul 09:47 PM
OpinionWynne GrayWynne Gray: Foreign lands call to those left outPlayers who miss the cut should not be criticised if they choose to take up lucrative overseas offers.08 Jul 05:30 PM
New ZealandVeterans made do as minister basked in luxuryNew Zealand war heroes in their 90s ended up paying to attend commemorations in Europe.08 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionPaul ThomasPaul Thomas: I'll take boring over US loony extremesBiggest economy wouldn't default over politics, would it?08 Jul 05:30 PM
