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...

Labour's proposals will make things a lot worse for exporters, writes Bruce Wills.

The theatre acoustics are fit for the gods at the birthplace of Apollo's son, writes Jim Eagles.

Not a travel book as such but just the sort of book I like taking with me when I'm travelling somewhere ... in this case to Greece.

We need to hear what really matters from the Prime Minister.

Investors need to be wary of risks posed by overseas economies.

New Zealand troops played a major and absolutely pivotal role in the battle, winning two Victoria Crosses in the process.

The tone on Wall Street and Europe's equity markets remained positive overnight amid optimism the EU is making progress in its efforts to avert a Greek default.

Kiwi model Kylie Bax is expecting her third child after suffering a devastating miscarriage last year.

Jennifer Aniston and her new man, Justin Theroux, snapped packing on PDA by famed photographer Terry Richardson.