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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.
Cost of security will dominate royal wedding plans
The announcement of Prince William's wedding adds another red letter day to a UK police diary already overflowing with costly events.
All Blacks: Richie McCaw - rugby's most wanted
Five months after Irish No 8 Jamie Heaslip brazenly kneed the All Blacks captain in the back, McCaw barely recalls the incident ahead of presumably their next encounter
Ring a tribute to Prince William's late mother
Prince William gave Kate Middleton Princess Diana's engagement ring because he didn't want her to miss out on his special day.
Let Harry organise Prince William's stag do - Twitter reacts
In a sign of the times, the British Monarchy made the most of social media to break the news of Prince William and Kate Middleton's engagement
Europe: Having a ball on the Baltic
Roger Hall cruises the Baltic and relishes his time in fascinating ports of call without having to think about about much else.
Insurance to cover firms against celebrity 'disgrace'
A growing number of companies are buying so-called 'disgrace insurance' in case their brand ambassador turns into a persona non grata.
All Blacks: SBW a special weapon, says Smith
The ABs assistant coach says Sonny Bill Williams is different to any player he's ever seen.
Hockey: Easier road to Olympics for NZ
The New Zealand men's and women's hockey teams' road to the 2012 London Olympics has been smoothened considerably.
Economic gloom shuts famed Italian hotel
The Grand Hotel in Rimini, beloved of film maker Federico Fellini, is to close for the European winter as the economic crisis continues to bite.
How Trinny and Susannah defy weight expectations
The many genes that influence body weight can interact in a complex and unpredictable way that sometimes defies scientific explanation.
The ultimate fashion gift? Walk this way, shoe-lovers
The world's most unashamedly indulgent and recession-unfriendly Christmas gift has arrived.
Vienna: From Habsburg forts to chocolate tortes
Rhiannon Batten walks and tastes her way around the Austrian capital.
Study: Solo kids happier than those with siblings
The fewer siblings children have, the happier they are, a survey has suggested.
France promoting its 'palaces'
France is on a campaign to propel its top hotels into the super-luxury bracket.
Painkillers linked to defects in baby boys
NZ women have been warned to take care with painkillers during pregnancy, after a study found a link to potential fertility problems in baby boys.
Live scoring: All Blacks v Scotland
Catch live action of the All Blacks' end of year tour match against Scotland at Murrayfield.
Second rowing official falls foul of road rules
A foreign rowing official who was caught by police driving over 80 km/h over the speed limit has had the charges dropped.
All Blacks: Elliot gets another chance at redemption
'Hika is a man who has matured a hell of a lot for the better,' forwards coach Steve Hansen says.
Fashions that are too fast to live
The economic recession and increasing awareness about environmental and ethical concerns have spurred many in the fashion industry to look more closely at its image.