The finalists of last year's New Zealand's Next Top Model offer their tips to hopefuls.

Former All Blacks hardman Richard Loe nominates his choice of squad to wear the famous black jersey.

Richie McCaw's men can square their previous loss against the Bulls but they must fire on all cylinders, writes Wynne Gray.

Givenchy struggled to reinvent itself for over a decade, but today - with Riccardo Tisci at the helm - the designer label is experiencing its finest moment in years.

Over 17.9 million passengers have cast their vote for the world's top airlines in a Skytrax survey.

Several of the major advertisers for the Fifa World Cup have released their commercials for the tournament.

The twinkling feet and blazing breakouts that were such a feature of Kevin Locke's debut season have been seldom seen this year.

Behind every team, both good and bad, lies a pile of statistics.

Another local comedy crew is unleashing its souped-up vehicle.

Hot new Xbox 360 release Alan Wake has raised the bar for interactive thrills. Its developer Matias Myllyrine talks to Matt Greenop.

Rising star Justin Bartha swapped a night to forget in Vegas for an affair to remember in Paris.

Their fans range from skinheads to fashion models - and more than 100 million pairs have been sold worldwide since they made their debut. Ralph Miller and Susie Mesure salute Dr Martens boots as they celebrate their half-century.

Rockstar have crafted a believable, absorbing Wild West full of ne'er-do-wells, gunslingers, prospectors and more.

Clement will join a cast including Tommy Lee Jones, Will Smith and Josh Brolin in the third instalment of the Men in Black franchise.

A great opportunity for those keen on the fashion industry.

Having stepped out of the shadow of the Wallflowers, Jakob Dylan increasingly occupies an almost MOR singer-songwriter world in terms of melody.

A fictitious romance, real people sharing their experiences, and handmade cardboard puppets all come together charmingly in this unique documentary about love.

It was always going to take something special to pass Burt on his bike. It turned out to be a Valiant Charger driven by a Crazy Horse.

Situation vacant: All Black second five-eighths. Applicants please apply pronto.

New show Radiradirah has assembled a comedy dream team in a cast where Boy goes bro'Town and it's Fred Dagg v Flight of the Conchords. But is putting them all in a sketch show a good idea?

There was a buzz and a bustle in the Town Hall foyer as punters collected tickets for Auckland Philharmonia Orchestra's Happy Hour concert.

French writer and director Jennifer Devoldere's debut feature is a gentle transatlantic romance.