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Rugby: What price an All Black?
As Dan Carter's departure after the World Cup looks set to create a large hole in the All Black ranks, Gregor Paul looks at European clubs' continuing ability to pay the big bucks and lure top players away.
Britain and France to work together
The two European superpowers, long distrustful of each other, have entered into a Defence Treaty.
Wine: Keeping it natural
Making wine without chemicals and other processing techniques is slowly catching on here.
'Slavery' ordeal over for Tongan rugby star Finau Maka
Tongan rugby star Finau Maka has been cleared of allegations that he had "enslaved" an illegal migrant at his Toulouse home.
NZ bands around the world
There are a handful of NZ bands in New York for the CMJ Music Marathon, but that's not our only international presence by a long shot.
Take a flick though our gallery of NZ bands around the world.
Paris airport could run dry after fuel blockades
France's govt yesterday admitted that the country's biggest airport might run out of fuel, as pension reform protesters blockade refineries.
Le beau monde
While we ponder what to buy this season, designers in Europe are showing what will be hot for summer in 2012.
L'Oreal shakes up make up
L'Oreal is considering a bid of US$44 ($58.16) a share for Avon, the UK's Daily Mail reported.
White shirt looks set to be everywhere next year
Sometimes the simplest of garments brings out a display of virtuosity in designers more effectively than anything more obviously sensational.
French lessons
The French are the experts when it comes to all aspects of culture. Julie Harries explores Auckland's Gallic connections in a quest to gain some quintessential French style and attitude.
Bubbles and chic
When a champagne house can name Marie Antoinette and Marilyn Monroe as fans, you'd think the brand couldn't get any more glamorous - then they announce a collaboration with shoe designer Christian Louboutin.