New Zealand may have just had its lowest road toll in six decades, but our drivers are just as rude and reckless as ever, visitors say. The average car-bound Kiwi has been described as "impatient" and "not very courteous."

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.

Corinth's ruthless ancient ruler would be satisfied with his domain's progress, muses Jim Eagles.