Isaac Hindin Miller writes from Paris Fashion Week where, despite the heat, the clothing is cooler than a polar bear's toenails.

Megan Singleton falls under the spell of the newly opened Harry Potter theme park.

Liam Messam is one of four players recalled for the Tri Nations against Australia and South Africa.

Having shown the rapier, the All Blacks delivered the bludgeon to slowly bash the resistance out of the Welsh last night.

The heat is on three senior All Blacks, with a collective 186 test caps, to produce their top form in tonight's second test against Wales.

Pumpkins are one of the most versatile vegetables you can have in the pantry.

The legacy of the 2010 All Whites must be measured by future teams.

Full disclosure: I am a complete sucker for films set in that broad sweep of land between Ulan Bator and the Caucasus.

Former chef to the stars Peter Chaplin's new Mt Roskill restaurant combines his love of good food and music.

A new restaurant on Pt Chevalier Rd proves an enticing and good-value spot to dine.

NZ was awoken early today by the brilliant All Whites' World Cup campaign but the dream of winning through to the next round is over.

A homage to the Maori showbands of the 1960s, the Titanics have all the harmonies, musicality, glamour and humour of their heroes.

In the second instalment of their adventures seeking gourmet supplies for their store Sabato, Phil and Jacqui Dixon head to Italy.

Luke McAlister has joined the All Blacks rugby squad in Hamilton as cover for first five-eighth Dan Carter.

Pleasure and a touch of pain intertwine for Greg Bowker on a four-day cycle trip in the South Island.

Seems everywhere you look these days, there's a fanged one ready to ... entertain you.

Sonny Bill Williams will play for Canterbury in the national championship and the Crusaders in next year's expanded Super Rugby competition.