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DHB board member who questioned another's integrity suspended
Dr Suresh Vatsyayann was asked to withdraw comments made in an email and apologise to the Waikato board and management, but refused.
Empress Josephine: The woman who taught France to drink
The first wife of Napoleon Bonaparte was a celebrated hostess and, although not a great drinker, a great collector of wine.
Haute couture looking threadbare
Global recession has seen a worrying downturn in the fortunes of Paris's haute couturiers, with some predicting the demise of French fashion house Lacroix.
Oceans - or 40 million euros under the sea
After seven years filming 75 diving expeditions, two French directors are set to release the most expensive and ambitious underwater film of all time.
All Blacks: France crushing raises bar, says Johnson
The All Blacks' demolition of France last weekend has set the benchmark for their rivals to follow, says England coach Martin Johnson.
Brittany: France's cote of many colours
The Riviera can't hold a candle to Brittany's unspoiled beaches.
<i>Inga Tuigamala</i>: Toughest battle of the year to be decided in wide open spaces
It will be the blue wave versus the black wave on Sunday morning.
NRL star's conviction for glassing girlfriend quashed
Greg Bird's girlfriend's broken eye socket was caused by an 'irrational' Ms Milligan lunging at him with a glass in her hand, a judge ruled today.
Gregor Paul: Fair bet for 'memorable violence' from France
If you're looking for a good bet to make on this weekend's All Black test, put some money on one of the French players being sent off.
Taxpayers ride to rescue of Paris bike-hire scheme
The city of Paris has been forced to pump taxpayers' money into the deflated tyres of its widely-copied, self-service, bicycle hire scheme.
Rising for a fall?
Whether it's shares, commodities or precious metals, prices have rebounded sharply.