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New York mayor under fire over guns
New York mayor Michael Bloomberg sent undercover operatives to investigate illegal gun sales on the other side of the country.

Fashion Plate: Linda Chandler
American expat and Apartment 86 owner Linda Chandler shares her style secrets with Viva.

From chaos to creation
Max Gimblett is one of our most beloved painters. Rebecca Barry met him in his New York studio and learned about his creative process.

Halle Berry launches custody battle
The Oscar-winning actress has "serious concerns" for the welfare of the couple's two-year-old daughter.

A festival of women: Sundance 2011
When handing out a prize at the 2011 Sundance Festival, America Ferrara from Ugly Betty said it was a festival of women.

Book Review: <i>Sunset Park</i>
Paul Auster writes splendidly about disaffected, damaged people, usually alienated from society in some way, often isolated, physically and/or psychologically.

Frying onions to perfection
The executive chef of dine by Peter Gordon at SkyCity answers your cuisine questions.

US man charges $246k on Peter Jackson's credit card
A US businessman fraudulently billed almost a quarter of a million dollars to film director Sir Peter Jackson's credit card.

Charlie Sheen rushed to hospital
Sheen has been rushed to hospital, reportedly after throwing a wild party days after an 'epic bender' with three porn stars.

Diddy becomes detective on US TV
P. Diddy is to play a detective in US TV series Hawaii Five-0.