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Might the harem scare 'em?

Why have the <i>SATC</i> gang swapped New York for the Middle East in their latest caper - and won't the locals disapprove?

Venus' risque dress fashions a stir beyond the baseline

Venus Williams has been playing at the French Open in a revealing black lace dress with a plunging neckline and bright red straps.

<i>Jai Jalaram Khaman</i>, Sandringham

Jai Jalaram Khaman offers refreshingly different Indian vegetarian cuisine.

A week of it

The Kings Arms will be the perfect place to hide away from wintry weather tonight, with mellow tunes by Auckland indie bunch Nightchoir who are celebrating the release of their new album.

Queensland: Colourful Cooloola Coast

Forty shades of sand are just one of the many attractions in this laid back holiday spot.

Here's why <i>Lost</i> deserves to die

<i>Lost</i> has succumbed to a sudden outbreak of acting. It's been really slowing things down.

Getting your mitts on the golden tix

How do you buy those precious concert tickets before the scalpers? Scott Kara investigates.

Beauty: Contour class

Creating an optical illusion is one of the best makeup artists' tricks to learn.

Movie review: <i>Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time</i>

A big, ballsy, fun and instantly forgettable blockbuster.

Big OE back on the menu

If London and other traditional destinations for the OE-brigade are back in business, corporates here could be hit with huge attrition rates.

League: Blues must win tonight or it's all over - Moore

The Blues must win the opening game tonight or resign themselves to a record-extending fifth successive State of Origin series loss.

<i>Wynne Gray:</i> All Black bus keeps growing bigger

Don’t be surprised if more than 26 players attend opening training camp.

Pacific princess

Beautiful singer/songwriter Erakah plans on dressing to impress at this weekend's S3 Pacific Music Awards in Manukau.

Turning back time

After a tough financial year, fashion designers seek solace in the familiar with a move back to their signature styles.

Fans divided over <i>Lost</i> finale (spoiler alert)

<B>SPOILER ALERT:</B> The final of <i>Lost</i> screened in the US on Sunday and more than 13.5 million people tuned in...

<i>Eight Point Two</i>, Birkenhead

A new chef and an ever-evolving menu ensure a Shore favourite rivals the best our neighbours across the Tasman have to offer.

All Blacks: Legends pick Cowan at halfback

All Black greats Sid Going and Dave Loveridge would reinstall Jimmy Cowan as halfback for the June tests.

All Blacks: Three-test series tour begins with Ireland

Top 10-ranked rugby nations Scotland and Fiji will not make another tour of NZ until at least the next decade.