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Behind The Screens: Rolling Out Berlin's Red Carpet

One of the biggest film festivals in the world started with a red carpet première of US blockbuster <i>True Grit</i> on Thursday in Berlin. Celebrities, star-crazed fans and journalists with silly questions, packed the German capital.

Top 10 spots to propose

United States news organisation CNN International has released its top 10 places to propose to a loved one on Valentine's Day.

The look of love

Fashionable New Zealanders give <i>Viva</i> insight into their perfect Valentine, plus tips for the big date.

NZ dollar settles after tumble on double-dip remarks

NZ short films get French festival spotlight

Almost 50 New Zealand short films have this week been featured at the Clermont-Ferrand International Short Film Festival in France, as part of its international spotlight programme.

Britain: ID cards go up in flames as 'database state' dismantled

Convicted British MP quits

Burial for unknown soldier

Thief, 84, strikes again

Recipe for success for next Hottest Home Baker

Meet the new batch of contestants for <i>New Zealand's Hottest Home Baker</i>.

Katie Price's daughter burned, Andre calls in lawyers

Peter Andre has called in lawyers after he found his daughter Princess Tiaamii with a three-inch burn on her back.

How expats are marking Waitangi Day

Mass haka, Maori culture-infused church services and helpings of roast lamb and kumara are among the ways expat Kiwis will be remembering home this Waitangi Day.

Call for Catholic Church to dump celibacy

Rugby: A Thorn not in our side

Lee Dixon: Torres in but who misses out?

Chelsea are now blessed with another world-class stiker, but Didier Drogba may suffer, writes former England and Arsenal fullback Lee Dixon.

Peter Bills: Beyond Starbucks and Armani Berlin remains divided

<i>Paul Thomas:</i> What's left indeed as liberals lose their way

Boy falls on to rail tracks while gaming [+video]