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Four Oscars each for Inception and The King's Speech
Full results from the 2011 Academy Awards.

<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Eyes in the skies keeping track of events below
New Zealand could make much greater use of satellite images, says Southland group.

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>Blogger Bites Back</i>: Lady Gaga used her own blood for new perfume
Believe the hype: Wacky warbler Lady Gaga has poured blood, sweat and tears into her upcoming signature perfume.

Success: Health guinea pigs now lead world
Reforms helped create IT systems that are envied by other countries.

New York Fashion Week: Privilege in row three at Calvin Klein
Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in autumn fashions.

Sarah Jessica Parker says 'yes' to more Sex and the City
Sarah Jessica Parker says she's definitely up for a third Sex and the City film.

New York Fashion Week: Tongue-in-cheek ode to corporate America
Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in autumn fashions.

Border vigilante could face death penalty for murders
A former beautician turned self-appointed border vigilante has been found guilty of murder.

In your place: US interior design blogger Todd Selby
Influential US photographer and interior design blogger Todd Selby is touching down in New Zealand next week.

New York Fashion Week: Iconography and religious imagery
Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in autumn fashions.

Karen Walker: She's got soul
Karen Walker heads north with her latest collection, shown in New York last night.