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.

If you donned a "Jesus drinks riesling" T-shirt in the normal world, most people would think you were one sandwich short of a picnic, but among other riesling freaks it doesn't make the grade.

Chris Langdon's style is influenced by travel - but she still thinks Auckland is the best shopping city in the world.

Liqueurs - even the name sounds thick, rich and sweet. But are they glutinous, fruit-based sugar syrups, or is there something a bit more to them? Well, of course there is.

French President cracks down after questionable trips - including his own.

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.

Geoff Cumming was lured to France on the promise of a cruise down the Rhone through sun-drenched countryside and beautiful vineyards.

It's getting easier for darker skinned women to find makeup that suits, but equal choice is still a work in progress.

The fifty-year epidemic of lung cancer which has claimed at least one million lives in Britain may have peaked among women, figures show.

Meet the new batch of contestants for New Zealand's Hottest Home Baker.

American expat and Apartment 86 owner Linda Chandler shares her style secrets with Viva.

Fashion blogger Isaac Hindin Miller takes a break from admiring haute couture to track down some of Paris' best eateries and sightseeing spots.

Checking your rental car for scratches before you depart on a journey can be tiring - but Alex Robertson has a solution.

Technical advances help windsurfing company chase overseas sales.

The Six Nations rugby tournament kicks off on Saturday morning (NZT) with an unprecedented Friday night match. Paul Lewis figures that's not all that is different in Rugby World Cup year.

Carl Hayman may be about to make a sensational return to New Zealand for the Rugby World Cup.

A calculated risk can pay dividends, and where fashion shows are concerned, Thom Browne is a sure thing.

Easy luxury is at the heart of a Lanvin collection but there was something almost stern in a knee-length coat tied tightly at the waist.

The reign of the kilo as we know it may be about to come to an end.