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White hot: Why Givenchy is more desirable than ever

Givenchy struggled to reinvent itself for over a decade, but today - with Riccardo Tisci at the helm - the designer label is experiencing its finest moment in years.

Wine: A reputation at stake

Sauvignon blanc is in danger of going the way of Kath and Kim's favourite tipple, chardonnay.

Crusaders need to be bullish in semifinal

Richie McCaw's men can square their previous loss against the Bulls but they must fire on all cylinders, writes Wynne Gray.

Wanda's never ceased

Air NZ among world's top five airlines - survey

Over 17.9 million passengers have cast their vote for the world's top airlines in a Skytrax survey.

Awesome ads for World Cup (watch videos)

Several of the major advertisers for the Fifa World Cup have released their commercials for the tournament.

NRL: Locke takes stock after dip in form

The twinkling feet and blazing breakouts that were such a feature of Kevin Locke's debut season have been seldom seen this year.

Soccer: Playing the numbers in the game

Behind every team, both good and bad, lies a pile of statistics.

Chance to shine

A great opportunity for those keen on the fashion industry.

Jakob Dylan: <i>Women and Country</i>

Having stepped out of the shadow of the Wallflowers, Jakob Dylan increasingly occupies an almost MOR singer-songwriter world in terms of melody.

Rugby: Confident Crusaders to repeat high-octane plan

<i>Review:</i> Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's <i>Discover New Zealand Music</i>

There was a buzz and a bustle in the Town Hall foyer as punters collected tickets for Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Happy Hour concert.

Movie review: <i>Every Jack Has A Jill</i>

French writer and director Jennifer Devoldere's debut feature is a gentle transatlantic romance.

All Blacks: Nonu injury leaves glaring gap in backline

Situation vacant: All Black second five-eighths. Applicants please apply pronto.

<i>Radiradirah</i>: A pack of jokers

New show <i>Radiradirah</i> has assembled a comedy dream team in a cast where Boy goes <i>bro'Town</i> and it's Fred Dagg v Flight of the Conchords. But is putting them all in a sketch show a good idea?

Movie review: <i>Paper Heart</i>

A fictitious romance, real people sharing their experiences, and handmade cardboard puppets all come together charmingly in this unique documentary about love.