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Mark Lister: Inflation and deflation dominate debate

Good Taste:In praise of riesling

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.

Rugby: Beware, French revolution is on

Fashion Plate: Chris Langdon

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

Unknown NZ soldier buried in France 95 years death

Sarkozy allies accused of slur

Wine: Rosés of many colours

While summer continues to roll on, the fashionable tipple should still be rosé. No one is quite sure what is behind the rise and rise of this previously lowly ranked style, but it's popping up all over the place.

Sweet taste of success and the bitter truth

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 polish (+recipes)

Keen to impress on Valentine's Day? Knock your beloved's socks off with a classic Gallic dish.

Rugby: McAlister plotting Toulouse exit strategy

Rugby: A Thorn not in our side

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

Fashion Plate: Linda Chandler

American expat and Apartment 86 owner Linda Chandler shares her style secrets with <i>Viva</i>.

Paris: Sights less seen in the French capital (+map)

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

All Black foundation solid without Hayman - Somerville

<i>Alex Robertson</i>: Car inspection - a camera never lies

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

Success: Boardmaker catches growth wave

Technical advances help windsurfing company chase overseas sales.

All Blacks: French factor still unknown

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.