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Fashion: Craft works

Restaurant review: Saan

Former wok chef at Northern Thai newbie pulls some "best-ever" dishes out of the kitchen.

Brunch review: Catroux

Sofia Coppola's bond with Bill Murray

Director Sofia Coppola talks about growing up in the film industry, her inevitable career path and the importance of family.

Author's 'terrifying' rut after winning top book award

Andrew Miller tells Tim Martin about the 'terrifying' rut he fell into after winning the Costa Book of the Year.

Jockey Opie Bosson: 'I just wanted a break'

Australia has its eye on champion Kiwi jockey Opie Bosson after he scooped one of its glittering racing prizes. But, as he tells Phil Taylor, Bosson nearly ate his way right out of the saddle.

Don't be fearful of taking taxis

In Canvas: Our Christmas gift guide

Wine: Dive into a boutique bottle

Wine: A sense of place

I like it when the name on a bottle gives me some kind of geographic indicator as to the origin or owner's connection to the wine. Here are three that shout their sense of place ...

Restaurant review: Tokyo Bay

Go for the spectacular beach views, stay for the superior Japanese cuisine.

A tour of Florence

Since the runaway success of her first record, Florence Welch's life has been a roller coaster ride. two years ago, she hit rock bottom. She talks to Ginny Dougary about living on the edge, touring and learning from her mistakes.

Brunch review: Bodrum Kitchen

Ex-Shorty star Hollywood's go-to villain

He was once famous for playing Shortland Street's sweet, hapless Dr Dodds, but Marton Csokas is now better known for his bad guy roles.

Are you eating enough cacao nibs?

Does anyone else go into a cafe and panic buy? You'll be in one of those places, where everything is white and glowing, and suddenly a hipster waiter will appear...

In tomorrow's Canvas: Meet Auckland's cycling tribes

Canvas editor Michele Crawshaw shares highlights from tomorrow's Canvas magazine.

Book review: The Back of His Head, Patrick Evans

Book review: Submission by Michel Houellebecq

You'll go a long way to find a more complex character than French writer Michel Houellebecq. He has attracted (and courted) controversy throughout his literary career.