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Ukrainians offended by 'win a wife' competition
A radio promotion offering the chance to win a 'hot' wife from Ukraine has offended New Zealand immigrants from the eastern European country.
Companies asked to pull ads over 'Win a wife' competition
A Facebook group aiming stop a controversial "win a wife" radio competition is asking companies to pull advertising from the station.
Behind The Screens: Rolling Out Berlin's Red Carpet
One of the biggest film festivals in the world started with a red carpet première of US blockbuster True Grit on Thursday in Berlin. Celebrities, star-crazed fans and journalists with silly questions, packed the German capital.
Top 10 spots to propose
United States news organisation CNN International has released its top 10 places to propose to a loved one on Valentine's Day.
The look of love
Fashionable New Zealanders give Viva insight into their perfect Valentine, plus tips for the big date.
NZ short films get French festival spotlight
Almost 50 New Zealand short films have this week been featured at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in France, as part of its international spotlight programme.
France: Learning the joys of taking wine seriously
Geoff Cumming was lured to France on the promise of a cruise down the Rhone through sun-drenched countryside and beautiful vineyards.
Beauty: A fair go for all faces
It's getting easier for darker skinned women to find makeup that suits, but equal choice is still a work in progress.
Ex-judge says extradition prosecutor sexually biased
The prosecutor seeking Assange's extradition on sexual assault allegations is a well-known radical feminist, the court was told.
Spinning a few yarns
London-based New Zealander Karen Cole is giving merino wool a designer edge and succeeding.
Recipe for success for next Hottest Home Baker
Meet the new batch of contestants for New Zealand's Hottest Home Baker.
Katie Price's daughter burned, Andre calls in lawyers
Peter Andre has called in lawyers after he found his daughter Princess Tiaamii with a three-inch burn on her back.
How expats are marking Waitangi Day
Mass haka, Maori culture-infused church services and helpings of roast lamb and kumara are among the ways expat Kiwis will be remembering home this Waitangi Day.
Lee Dixon: Torres in but who misses out?
Chelsea are now blessed with another world-class stiker, but Didier Drogba may suffer, writes former England and Arsenal fullback Lee Dixon.