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Marathon: Smith hits form in Boston run-in

Paris Hilton sued over jewellery

Paris Hilton is being sued for not returning US$60,000 (NZ$77,000) worth of borrowed jewellery.

British actor fumes over NY smoking ban

Ex-worker accused of hacking Gucci's headquarters

Kings of style

The new editor of <a href="http://www.mrporter.com/" target="_blank">MrPorter.com</a> lists his favourite male fashion icons of all time.

Couple offer reward for stolen dolphins

Game for a laugh

Emma Stone has five movies due out this year. Gill Pringle meets the star who is fast rising through the ranks of female comedy actors.

Zoe Kravitz: Is she gonna go Dad's way?

Zoe Kravitz has her parents' features and, with a role in the new <i>X-Men</i> film, she will soon share their fame. Kaleem Aftab meets the New York actress and musician daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet.

A slice of the Big Apple's pie

Who says you can't find a good coffee and a pie in the US? Rebecca Barry meets the Kiwi who has taken Downunder cuisine to the Big Apple.

World shares down overnight on growth worries

Cleaning up in New York

The drummer for Dunedin’s cult indie band the Clean, Hamish Kilgour, tells Rebecca Barry about life in the Big Apple and how he remains Kiwi.

World shares rise as oil prices fall

Breaking legs on broadway

A multimillion-dollar stage adaptation of Spider-Man has been plagued by broken limbs, stage collapses and walkouts. Critics have branded it a joke. But even before it's opened it's already breaking box-office records.

Auckland Arts Festival: A vocal ambition

Rebecca Barry talks to Kiwi opera singer Kristen Darragh about her drive to perform around the world.

Book Review: <i>Remember Nothing And Other Reflections</i>

For women of a certain (or uncertain) age, remembering nothing is not difficult. Remembering something is more problematic. Thus, women of a certain age will be enchanted by Nora Ephron's take on memory, or lack of it.

Wall St bankers' cash bonuses trimmed 9pc

One tasty trio

Auckland's dining scene is about to become a whole lot more exciting with the addition of three new eateries, created and led by hospitality expert Brendan Turner.

Fashion Plate: Josephine Stewart-Tewhiu

Actress Josephine Stewart-Tewhiu draws wardrobe inspiration from the past.