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Nazi hunter's quest nears its end

Candace Bushnell: The inspiration behind Sex and the City

Just when you thought <i>Sex and the City</i> had taken its last gasp, the creator of the iconic characters releases two novels for younger readers. Rebecca Barry Hill talks to the original Carrie Bradshaw, Candace Bushnell.

David Dallas: Straight outta Papatoetoe

On the eve of his latest album release, Kiwi rapper David Dallas is making serious waves in the US hip-hop scene, writes Jacqueline Smith

Movie Review: Catfish

Aotearoa on an American plate (+recipe)

Chef Ben Batterbury will soon be showing an elite crowd of American foodies just what New Zealand cuisine is all about. <i>Viva</i> finds out how his nerves are holding up.

Big players muscle in on the king of online coupons

Big discounts on a lavish caviar brunch. A cooking and wine-pairing class at a knock-down price. Customised bouquets for Mother's Day from one of Manhattan's most exclusive florists.

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon's babies named

Mariah Carey and Nick Cannon have named their babies Monroe and Moroccan Scott.

New York: From the ashes

New York's embattled financial district is set to rise again. Rob McFarland finds out more.

Lady Gaga thinks she may be Alexander McQueen's puppet

Lady Gaga believes the late Alexander McQueen controls her career.

A priceless chance to buy Liz Taylor's jewels

Christie's has announced plans for a series of auctions featuring some of the late actress' belongings.

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

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.