TravelDon't miss: Slovenia's Old Vine FestivalPicturesque Maribor is Slovenia's second largest city, and sits at the heart of a centuries-old wine region.08 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelDubrovnik, CroatiaThe Old Town of Dubrovnik, hemmed in by 2km of majestic medieval walls, is spectacularly located on the Adriatic coastline.08 Aug 02:42 AM
OpinionPaul Holmes: A crime beyond punishmentBut how do you punish such a heinous crime as Anders Breivik's? Paul Holmes says there is nothing that could be good enough.05 Aug 05:30 PM
BDBDEconomyNZ stocks drop after global plungeThe NZ stock exchange has fallen 2.5 per cent on opening, following a big slump on world markets overnight. The NZX 50 Index shed 80.89 points to 3297.86, the lowest level since December.04 Aug 10:58 PM
TravelVenice Biennale 2011The major contemporary art exhibition impresses locals and travellers alike. Click through the gallery to see photos from the biennale and images of the magical city of Venice.04 Aug 02:14 AM
New ZealandWells: More sex on tour with NZSO than U2TV personality Jeremy Wells lifts the lid on what happens behind the scenes on tour with the New Zealand Symphony Orchestra....03 Aug 11:12 PM
WorldPensioner's treasure at the bottom of her bagAn English pensioner who almost sold off an unwanted brooch for £10 has seen the item fetch more than £36,000 at auction.02 Aug 09:07 PM
TravelSpain: Where to stay in CordobaOne of the brightest stars in the Andalusian firmament, the city of Cordoba has long been one of that region's prime destinations. 02 Aug 04:00 AM
TravelLayer Marney Tower, Essex, EnglandThe setting for the show of revelations is a drawcard for punters as well as tourists.01 Aug 08:56 PM
TravelTravel gadget: TomTom Start 10I took the TomTom Start 10 with me to Europe because it's very small and easy to pack.01 Aug 05:00 PM
TravelVenice taxes visitorsRising sea levels and more frequent winter storms are threatening the city of Venice. City officials are looking at ways of paying for its survival.29 Jul 09:44 PM
OpinionCatherine Field: For Italy's young there's no place like homeSixty per cent of Italians aged 18 to 34 still live with their parents, the highest percentage of young stay-at-homes anywhere in Europe.29 Jul 09:25 PM
