It's been a long season for the All Blacks and it showed today, says Josh Kronfeld.

Hosea Gear starred for the visitors as the All Blacks won their fourth Grand Slam with a 37-25 victory over Wales in Cardiff this morning.

The ruling by the Court of Justice of the European Union voided an Italian law that recognises some delicacies as "pure chocolate".

Russian Prime Minister Vladimir Putin and actor Leonardo DiCaprio are an unlikely pairing of figureheads in the fight to save the tiger.

Europe is Natalie Evans-Freke's fashion playground, where she's able to indulge her eclectic tastes.

Canadian Daniel Morad learnt a valuable lesson at a recent karting event - take caution when celebrating a win while driving.

Time to get a wobble on, that old childhood favourite is enjoying a renaissance.

Irish Prime Minister Brian Cowen is clinging to the reins of power in Dublin.

There are moments in life when you feel the universe is telling you - as politely as possible - that you have become a Fat Bastard.

The hype over the publication of a royal wedding biography nearly matches the fervour accompanying the event itself.

New Zealand's road to the 2012 London Olympic begins in Adelaide this weekend at the Oceania track championships.

Elegant and seductive Turin, which has much to offer visitors, makes nearby Milan look dull in comparison, writes Peter Bills.

Ireland's travails may be short-lived, but the eurozone's future is not looking good.

The most ambitious history project of the year — the British Museum’s A History of the World in 100 Objects — is now a book. Boyd Tonkin talks to its creator and author and finds out that how the world looks depends on where you stand.

You know you're getting old when you start asking, "Where has the year gone?"