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Kiwis' photos of Europe's big chill
New Zealanders in Europe send in their photos of the record-breaking cold snap.

Britain's big chill tightens its grip
Britain is in the grip of a cold snap that has blanketed much of the island in snow and brought record low temperatures to parts of it.

<i>Josh Kronfeld:</i> Carter's off night rings alarm bells
It's been a long season for the All Blacks and it showed today, says Josh Kronfeld.

All Blacks secure fourth Grand Slam
Hosea Gear starred for the visitors as the All Blacks won their fourth Grand Slam with a 37-25 victory over Wales in Cardiff this morning.

Can Pendulum swing back to success?
They're not the favourite bands of most critics, but that's not important for Pendulum, writes Gillian Orr

Jelly good show
Time to get a wobble on, that old childhood favourite is enjoying a renaissance.

Britain gets a holiday as Wills and Kate set a wedding date
Royal watchers, romantics and well-wishers finally have a date: the royal wedding will take place on April 29 next year.

Soccer: Wood misses costly penalty
All Whites striker Chris Wood's second-half penalty miss cost Brighton dearly in their English League One soccer match.

A slim chance of success
There are moments in life when you feel the universe is telling you - as politely as possible - that you have become a Fat Bastard.

Kate's perfectly proper look
I don't think Middleton can be hailed as a style icon yet - she dresses far too sensibly and maturely for such a title.

Cycling: Games stars back on the track
New Zealand's road to the 2012 London Olympic begins in Adelaide this weekend at the Oceania track championships.

Fine lines between pleasure and pain
Israeli David Grossman tells Helen Brown how writing helps him cope with grief.

Kate would look like a 'choice' princess in Kiwi dress
This is what queen-in-waiting Kate Middleton's wedding dress would look like if top Kiwi designers had their way.

Royal wedding could mean extra day's holiday
Britain's Prime Minister has proposed celebrating Prince William and Kate Middleton's royal wedding with an extra public holiday.

NZ couple 'absolutely rapt' with royal wedding
The news of Prince William's engagement to Kate Middleton was particularly well received in an iconic small cafe on the Hauraki Plains.

Cricket: Mixed report card for England
England's good form of 2010, winning seven of 10 Tests, comes with a mixed report card.

Injection of stem cells into stroke victim's brain a medical first
A Glasgow man in his 60s has become the world's first person to receive injections of foetal stem cells.

Daniel Radcliffe: A muggle from now on
As he finishes his near-decade stint as Harry Potter, Daniel Radcliffe talks about getting back to his life as a muggle.

Flooding hits Cornwall
Torrential rain and gale-force winds have battered the English county of Cornwall.

A day to remember
Those of us who were adults in July 1981 will never forget Charles and Diana's wedding. So how will Prince William and Kate Middleton's compare?

Prince William and Kate: Happily ever after?
If Middleton follows tradition, she'll opt for a wedding band made from Welsh gold.