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RWC hospitality providers told to use words carefully
Hospitality providers - even people renting out their home - could risk a $150,000 fine for using forbidden words in their RWC advertising.

Fletcher moves to bankrupt McKenna
Fletcher Construction says it is moving against Auckland developer Nigel McKenna over a debt for building Wellington's Holiday Inn.

$20K a week for RWC house? Try a free swap instead
While some are asking for $20k a week during the RWC, one Kiwi says he can do better for free.

Venice's giant ads 'eyesores'
A group of the world's leading cultural experts have launched a stinging attack on the Italian Government over the use of giant advertisements placed on some of Venice's most historic sights.

Holidaying at home
Staying home is the new going away. Bronwyn Sell looks at how the 'staycation' can be just as fun as a holiday away - and at the same time can save you lots of money.

VIP <i>Viva</i>
Eat Pray Love is in cinemas from October 14, but Viva is delighted to have 10 double passes to a special preview at the luxurious Gold Class Event Cinemas in Queen St, Auckland, on Monday October 11.

Deborah Hill Cone:Thanks for coming, now leave us alone
Exports, not fawning over foreign visitors, is what we should focus on.

Sex and the city: Sky Tower gets new neighbour
Sex industry magnates are to open a 'massage' club directly opposite the Sky Tower and flanked by residential buildings and shops.

Raise prices to cope with GST hike says hospitality boss
Bar and restaurant owners are being advised to put prices up next Friday to compensate for the GST increase coming into force.

Auckland: Day spa offers serenity in the city
Joelle Thomson goes with the flow at a luxury escape in the heart of the city.

Chinese tourists drive record visitor numbers
The number of overseas visitors coming to this country hit a record for the month of August.

Boeing buys a ticket for the new space race
New 'space taxis' could be blasting off from Cape Canaveral in Florida as soon as in 2015, according to Boeing.

Five of the best: Mini golf courses
For a compact round of golf with the kids, complete with novelty fun factor.