World shares up on US labour recovery signs
Equities in Europe and on Wall Street advanced overnight amid optimism about a recovery in the US labour market.
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Prince William and Kate Middleton on the box
Networks are finalising plans for their coverage of the television event of the year, The Royal Wedding.
At home: Furniture of the future
Auckland interior designer Sonya Cotter shares the key trends from this year's IMM Furniture Fair in Germany.
Attempted murder accused had petrol receipt - court
A Briton accused of attempting to kill his New Zealand wife had a receipt for a petrol canister, a murder trial in Glasgow has heard.
Children's literature prize for Australian Oscar winner
Australian illustrator Shaun Tan's life in recent weeks has been as fantastical as his children's books.
Hitler house becomes internet sensation
A semi-attached terrace house in Swansea, Wales, has become an internet sensation - for looking like Adolf Hitler.
Royal stag do and hen's night pass under the radar
Kate Middleton is believed to have celebrated her hen's night while Prince William was visiting New Zealand and Australia.
Tuscany: Carnival steeped in cultural identity
Political satire on floats is probably not what you'd expect in this town on the Tuscan coast, writes John Watson.
'You would have died happy', woman was told
A man accused of trying to kill his now-estranged New Zealand wife told her she "would have died happy" when she confronted him, a court has been told.
Merkel party pays price of stance on nuclear power
Chancellor Angela Merkel's conservatives were ousted from power in Germany's richest state for the first time in 58 years.
Tears flow at quake memorial service in London
Prince Charles has comforted grieving family members of Christchurch earthquake victims in London.
Motorsport: Paddon extends lead in Rally Portugal
New Zealand's world rally team crew extended their lead in the production car category of Rally Portugal overnight.
Cycling: US rider pips Shanks at world champs
Alison Shanks has fallen just three tenths of a second short of reclaiming the women's individual pursuit title.
Kenya top pick for royal honeymoon
New Zealand is a 25 to one shot of being the venue for Prince William's honeymoon.
Wife's honeymoon ordeal in NZ with murder accused
The New Zealand wife of murder accused Malcolm Webster has been giving evidence at his trial in Scotland.
Valencia: Contemplation away from cruel captivity
Linda Herrick encounters a rugged yet sensitive stranger in a romantic Spanish setting.
Kiev zoo a 'death trap' for animals
Animals just keep on dying of neglect at the notorious Kiev Zoo.
Play on, Paris
When the going gets tough, the tough get going at Paris Fashion Week. In a season dogged by intrigue, this could be a mantra, on the catwalk and beyond.
The write stuff
Bloggers have been elevated to front row status but now that they're 'in', can they maintain their objectivity?
Somehow it's fine to target women such as Kate Moss - they're not 'real'
Ageing faster than a blue cheese in a damp cave!" opined the Daily Mail's Jan Moir, following Kate Moss's recent appearance at the Louis Vuitton show in Paris.
Wine: No-risk sophistication
"If champagne speaks of celebration, then port speaks of relaxation."
Rugby: Carter remains unsure of future
All Black first five Dan Carter's confirmed he has a couple of overseas offers on the table.
Don't miss: Holland Festival
Established in 1947, the Holland Festival is a trendsetting international performing arts festival.