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Akaroa: French spirit flourishes

Now rapidly developing as a tourist destination in its own right, Akaroa retains a definite Gallic flavour.

September 11 casts a long shadow at festival

From waifs to Janacek's Jenufa

'Parihaka' makes its way to Vladivostok

London Film Festival, here we come

Designer at the cutting edge of fashion

<i>Let's Go NZ</i>: French connection

Douglas is honoured

Photos: Fashion shows from around the world

Brad Pitt shaken after fan attack

Venice opens with Knightley film

Tomato-throwing fun in the sun (+photos)

Ignition day rolls round for eagerly-awaited Rally NZ

<i>Let's Go NZ</i>: Laughs by the lake

Photos: Taiwan's Hungry Ghost festivities

Sunny London gets into carnival spirit (+photos)