NZ tech company Rakon is buying the assets of French rival Temex, gaining access to satellite and space station transport applications to complement its existing European operations.

Haute couture may be struggling in these tough economic times, but there is still a place for it on the catwalks of Paris.

The time for courtesy among riders is over - the gloves are off at the Tour de France.

Ninety-four years to the day after they were killed and buried anonymously in one of the first world war's bloodiest battles, 250 Australian and British soldiers have finally been laid to rest with the recognition they deserve.

Pierre Herme is to macarons what Heston Blumenthal was to porridge and ice-cream.

Janetta Mackay test drives a host of beauty products, from Paris with love.

French President Nicolas Sarkozy, whose poll ratings have slipped to the lowest point in three years, described the allegations as a campaign against him.

Kiwi cyclist Julian Dean is rueing what 'might have been' after almost winning a Tour de France stage.

Lady Gaga-inspired monsters and vibrant spring colours take centre stage in Paris.

Held in rooms at the gilded Place Vendome, Givenchy's haute couture show gave attendees a chance to touch the gowns.

There are few things in this world more glamorous, sophisticated or elegant than the haute couture shows in Paris.

New Zealand rider Julian Dean will get back on his bike for tomorrow morning's third stage of the Tour de France.

New Zealand cyclist Julian Dean got caught up in a huge crash on the Tour de France overnight.

Vivienne Westwood, Anne Valerie Hash and AF Vandevorst fielded their most commercial lines in Paris yesterday.