The cafe culture in Thessaloniki rivals that of New Zealand, giving it a very laid back attitude.

Many fear a Greek default could take the euro down with it, so there have been frantic EU attempts to cobble together some financial aid package that could keep Greece solvent.

Poseidon still flexes his muscle at his ancient temple, writes Jim Eagles.

Bankrupt former football club owner Terry Serepisos always looked a million dollars but as Phil Taylor discovers, his real life was a lot more complicated.

Jim Eagles visits Crete on the 70th anniversary of the famous battle in which his father fought, and finds its links with NZ are still strong.

Balancing tax and spending is not a task we can afford to cede to appointed experts...