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Man sacked by Gap is new king of US fashion
Mickey Drexler, who turned Gap into the epitome of Nineties casual, is fronting a $3.9 billion takeover bid for J Crew.
Canada: Impeccable tastes
Paul Lewis sinks his teeth into the delights of the Okanagan region of British Columbia.
Clinton's comedy cameo
Bill Clinton is to appear in a comedy film about the debauched antics of a group of friends in Thailand, according to reports.
Moveable feast (+recipes)
Portable eateries are the US' latest food craze. One of the best draws from Brazil's rich culinary culture.
Key wades into currency wars
Herald political columnist John Armstrong reports from Apec, where Prime Minister John Key has warned of the possibility of imminent "currency wars" if trade imbalances are not dealt with.
Nine Kiwis on stricken cruise ship
Nine New Zealanders are among those stranded off the coast of America aboard stricken cruise liner Carnival Splendor.
NZers on stranded cruise ship
A dream trip down the Mexican Riviera has turned into a travel nightmare for two Kiwis aboard a stricken cruise ship.
Fashions that are too fast to live
The economic recession and increasing awareness about environmental and ethical concerns have spurred many in the fashion industry to look more closely at its image.
Robert De Niro to receive Cecile B. DeMille award
The veteran actor will be given the Cecile B. DeMille award in recognition of his career, which has spanned almost 50 years and seen him appear in over 70 films.
Canada: Diplomatic relations
The happy marriage of nature and development in Canada's beautiful Okanagan region spellbinds Paul Lewis.
Thompson-Okanagan, British Columbia, Canada
Canada's Thompson-Okanagan region has the potential to spellbind with its mix of nature and development.