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George Michael slams Kenny Goss split reports
George Michael has trashed tabloid reports that he has split from partner of 15 years, Kenny Goss.
<i>Deborah Hill Cone:</i> Bitching as an olympic sport
Think Fame plus Benny Hill and you get the gist of hit reality show Pineapple Dance Studios, writes Deborah Hill Cone.
London earthquake gig a sell-out success
A freezing London night didn't dampen the spirits of Kiwis with thoughts of home, writes Stephen Jewell
Arts Festival Review: Loin... (Far...)
French dancer-choreographer Rachid Ouramdane's multimedia performance reviewed by Raewyn White
Book Review: <i>Working The Room Essays</i>
One of the pleasures of reading an essayist as eclectic as Geoff Dyer is that one can go within a few pages from regarding him as a fount of wisdom (when his opinions match yours) to thinking he's a pretentious phoney (when they don't).
Wonders of Europe by rail
Megan Singleton discovers beautiful cities in a whistlestop train journey.
Jaguar's big reveal at Geneva
Jaguar will take the covers off a new sedan at the Geneva motor show next week.
Tough conditions for search teams
Search teams in the Hotel Grand Chancellor, Forsyth Barr, CTV and PGC buildings are facing a variety of challenges in trying to secure the buildings.
Summer of greed (+recipe)
A new cookbook written by two old friends exploring their culinary heritage should reignite your zest for Italian food.
Book Review: <i>Dolci Di Love</i>
Lynch fans will delight in her latest offering of love and heartache in the Italian hills. Sarah-Kate Lynch even helped smooth the reviewer's own path to love.
Wine: Ready for riesling
When this variety is doing its job well it can transport you to a different place.
At home: Lust for life
Amanda Taylor-Ace had a dream and, through the sheer force of her personality, made it her reality, upping sticks and creating a most enviable life in France.
<i>The Refreshment Room</i>, Titirangi
Gorgeous views and simply delicious Italian fare are getting tongues wagging in the Waitakeres.