George Clooney, his wife Amal and children become French citizens
Clooney owns an estate in Italy’s picturesque Lake Como region, purchased in 2002, and he and Amal bought…
French screen siren Brigitte Bardot dies at 91
Tributes were immediately paid to the star who was known as “BB” in her home country, with President…
Auckland Art Gallery heritage wing restoration unveiled after $30m upgrade
The project, costing $29.9 million, has been underway for four years and involved replacing the slate roof with…
French artist JR aims to create a 120m ‘cave’ along the Pont Neuf over the Seine
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Sour grapes? European wines left on the shelf as China chases cheaper tipples
As China’s traditional spirits and premium wines grapple with declining consumption, a significant shift is under way across…
Unknown Renoir painting sells for $3.7m at auction
Jean Renoir, born in 1894, went on to receive a Lifetime Achievement Academy Award in 1975, several years…
Matildas’ Mary Fowler says French club teammate gave her bananas
Fowler described feeling excluded and considered quitting football due to loneliness and alleged mistreatment. Photo / Getty Images…
France v South Africa: Can French topple world champion Boks? – NZ Herald
France v South Africa: Can French topple world champion Boks? NZ HeraldLive: France v South Africa – international rugby StuffRassie…
Ōtorohanga woman Sally-Kae French jailed for years-long vendetta against former friend
French denies any wrongdoing, with Judge Kim Saunders noting in sending her to jail on 21 charges that…
China still ‘beating heart of global luxury’ as French giant LVMH signals faith in market
French luxury giant LVMH has expressed full confidence in the Chinese market despite sluggish consumption in the world’s…
Northland farmers eye $150m windfall as Fonterra shareholders vote on Lactalis deal
The sale, which includes a long-term agreement for Fonterra to sell milk and ingredients to Lactalis, is expected…
Jesse Mulligan Recommendations: Where To Eat Before Metallica At Eden Park; What’s New At The French Cafe; How To Order At A Thai Restaurant
In this fortnightly series, Viva’s resident dining-out editor shares advice on where and what to eat. Nothing Else…