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Hunt for cow who hoofed it
A "cow whisperer", helicopters and infrared cameras: no effort is being spared to find Austrian runaway cow Yvonne.

Emily's body on the way home
The family of Emily Longley will bring her body home to Auckland this week for a public memorial service.

Barcelona: From sweaty shambles to jewel among European cities
Think of Barcelona and exuberance and optimism, culture and Catalonian style may well leap to your mind.

World markets down as Euro talks disappoint
Disappointment about the outcome of a meeting between German Chancellor Angela Merkel and French President Nicolas Sarkozy ruled investor sentiment on both sides of the Atlantic overnight.

Banbury: Ancient blood sport now fun pub cavort
Jim Eagles tries an English throwing game with Cavalier origins.

Cinque Terre: Feast on Italy's finest, freshest fare
Adventurous appetites will be driven to ecstasy by the myriad delights of Italian markets, writes Peter Bills.

Crete: A battlefield pilgrimage
Jim Eagles visits Crete on the 70th anniversary of the famous battle in which his father fought, and finds its links with NZ are still strong.