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Not all fun and games

Maori want talks on mining and minerals

Weekend games: Art of flying saucers

Next weekend sees the Auckland champs of the little known sport of disc golf. Similar in many ways to traditional golf, the frisbee-based sport is gaining in popularity as a fun way of competing in some of the country's best parks.

Wine: The detail that matters

There are three simple rules to ensure that every time you buy a really good bottle of NZ wine you can be assured of absolute quality.

World not ending for Opshop

Opshop's Jason Kerrison says their third, and best, album is a rebirth, despite its apocalyptic title. The band tell Scott Kara about their different direction.

Giant Rugby Ball heads to Sydney

One way or another, Sydneysiders will be introduced to rugby - and New Zealand - later this year.

Amsterdam: Walk on water

The great question of our modern times is, surely, where do people from Amsterdam go for their stag nights?

<i>The Longroom</i>, Ponsonby

Seoul: Frosty relations between North and South

Jill Worrall visits the DMZ and finds tensions heating up.

Rugby: Smit's more interested in the job at hand

NRL: Hohaia ready for Panthers

Rebels beating the devil's tattoo

After parting with long-time drummer Nick Jago, Californian band Black Rebel Motorcycle Club rediscovered their passion for dark and gritty rock `n' roll. Bass player Robert Levon Been tells JULE SCHERER of NZPA about their new drummer and

'You do get what you want' - and more! - Metallica add second Christchurch show

Heavy pressure from fans has forced Metallica's hand - and now they're coming to Christchurch.

Paris: Dead famous

Paris' Pere Lachaise Cemetery is a surprisingly charming part of the City of Love, writes Liz Light.

NRL: Ropati pushes pace in play-off race

The Warriors are on a three-match roll.

Soccer: Auf wiedersehen, Diego

Argentina lived Diego Maradona's dream for a few heady weeks, but yesterday they died by it.

Hollywood takes on British accent

From <i>Twilight's</i> Robert Pattinson to newly cast Spider-Man star Andrew Garfield, Brits are basking in Tinseltown's spotlight.

From gate to plate - chefs grow their own

Chefs from London to Loch Voll are growing their own produce, from bumper crops of carrots to unusual herbs they find difficult to source.