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Fast cars to Latin lovers: Italy's top 15 cultural exports
In honour of Italy's 150th birthday, John Walsh rounds up its top cultural exports.
Mum's agonising wait for news of All Black son
The mothers of two former All Blacks based in Japan feared the worst when Friday's deadly earthquake and tsunami hit.
Summer of greed (+recipe)
A new cookbook written by two old friends exploring their culinary heritage should reignite your zest for Italian food.
Book Review: <i>Dolci Di Love</i>
Lynch fans will delight in her latest offering of love and heartache in the Italian hills. Sarah-Kate Lynch even helped smooth the reviewer's own path to love.
At home: Lust for life
Amanda Taylor-Ace had a dream and, through the sheer force of her personality, made it her reality, upping sticks and creating a most enviable life in France.
<i>The Refreshment Room</i>, Titirangi
Gorgeous views and simply delicious Italian fare are getting tongues wagging in the Waitakeres.
Suzuki: Sporty Swift hard act to follow
How New Zealand takes to Suzuki's latest Swift could make or break the brand here.
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.
Wine: Review your wine spend
Tasting wine that you can't afford is one of the pleasures of the job. It doesn't happen often but it's usually a joyous and memorable occasion when it does.
Run, rabbits
Hop to it - the Year of the Rabbit is almost here. Karyn Scherer goes seeking guidance on what's in our stars.
Milan menswear shows: Mastering 50 shades of grey
Isaac Hindin Miller reports from Italy's style capital on the latest in winter menswear fashions.
Prosecutors home in on Italian PM's finances
Italian magistrates yesterday sought to prise open the private financial accounts of Premier Silvio Berlusconi.
Milan menswear shows: Strike a pose in sweat pants
Isaac Hindin Miller reports from Italy's style capital on the latest in winter menswear fashions.
Tightening the continent's belt by several notches
Finance ministers from the eurozone are meeting to consider the issue of bailouts for debt-ridden countries.
Milan menswear shows: Rockstar chic and stormy weather
Isaac Hindin Miller reports from Italy's style capital on the latest in winter menswear fashions.
Belly-dancer lifts veil on Berlusconi's harem
Silvio Berlusconi maintained at least 14 glamorous young women in apartments in a gated complex outside Milan.
For heaven's sake, Pope hopes to end trend for exotic names
The Pope has declared war on parents' growing insistence on shunning the saints and naming their children after fashion designers, Sanskrit titles and things that don't mean much.