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A grand restoration
A Steinway grand piano carved with Maori patterns is part of Michael Parekowhai's installation at this year's Venice Biennale.
Liz Hurley, 'Warnie's' Indian cheerleader (+ photos)
Elizabeth Hurley turned heads at an Indian Premier League cricket match....
Wine: Ageing gracefully
A hush descends over the table. A small group of wine enthusiasts watch with due reverence as the cork is gently pulled from the 1968 bottle of French first growth Chateau Haut Brion.
Family: NZer cocaine accused was duped
Sharon Armstrong, former Maori Language Commission deputy chief executive, has been detained in Buenos Aires.
Paris: Inspired by scent of individuality
Ever wanted to create your own perfume? Head to Paris, says P.K. Stowers.
Man who put the Ferrero into Rocher dies
The Italian man whose company is responsible for those tasty Ferrero Rocher chocolates has died, aged just 47.
Arnie eyes new job as top man in Europe
Arnold Schwarzenegger could have his sights set on a new job as next head of the European Union.
Lily Allen's hen night to be at The Ritz
Lily Allen will throw a lavish bash at The Ritz hotel in London for her hen party.
Book Review: <i>Pereira Maintains</i>
The small, superb story has become a talisman in the author's Italy. Since its publication there 15 years ago, it's won plaudits and prizes and been made into a Mastroianni film.
Sandwich heirs after slice of the action
The Earl of Sandwich has opened a sandwich shop in London, 250 years after his ancestor is said to have invented the snack.
A culinary adventure in Spain
With the rise of tapas and small dishes on restaurant menus, Spain has never been hotter as a source of inspiration.
Memos show link between oil and Iraq invasion
New documents have raised questions over Britain's involvement in the Iraq war.
Want to eat at one of the world's best restaurants? You'll be lucky
A place on the San Pellegrino World's 50 Best Restaurants has become one of the most sought-after honours for restaurateurs.
Wartime stash of gold returned after 70 years
A German-Jewish man's lost hoard of gold, which lay buried in a London garden for 70 years, has been returned to his family.
Dita De Boni: A real-life princess
What if your daughter squanders her considerable intelligence on meaningless jobs and other fripperies, waiting for her prince to come?
Ex-All Black playing host to happy pair
Rugby legend Zinzan Brooke will be helping to make the big day run smoothly for a couple who share their wedding day with William and Kate.
Celebrities and the royal wedding
Paul Henry hasn't got time to think of the royal wedding. He's heading back to America on the day of the nuptials and until then he's flat tack getting his memoirs to the publisher.
Woody Allen sees Nicolas Sarkozy in Bogart role
Film director Woody Allen could see French President Nicolas Sarkozy playing a role like those of Humphrey Bogart, who was famous for his cynical and hardboiled anti-heroes.
It all started with Queen Victoria
The European mainland's royalty are soon to descend on London for the party of the year. But who are they?