Greg Bruce is a Senior multimedia journalist for NZ Herald
Greg Bruce began at the Herald in 2016 after five years as a freelance writer. He studied at University of Auckland, B.A. (Hons) philosophy; and Auckland University of Technology, Bachelor of Communication Studies. He writes features, profiles, reviews and essays across a range of subjects, has won four national awards for feature writing and his work has been published in Metro, North & South, the Guardian and the Spinoff. His first book Rugby Head was published in 2022. He was born and raised in Auckland, where he still lives.
Greg Bruce: Power-ranking Auckland’s shopping malls
OPINION: One Auckland mall is a clear winner, but there are some surprising losers.
Forget Barry Crump - this is the new face of the New Zealand bush
Sam Gibson wants to bring our bush back from the brink.
Thinking of getting a vasectomy in NZ? Kiwi men share what it's really like
Kiwi men share their experiences about what really goes on.
From breakfast to sexfest: How to optimise your day for health and happiness, according to experts
OPINION: Living a happy life seems like a good idea but could it be counterproductive?
Jack Tame on being 'hated', his infamous Winston Peters interview and his old neighbour Wayne Brown
Jack Tame: 'I was really chuffed that what I do was recognised as journalism'
25 of the best lifestyle and entertainment interviews of the year so far
While you enjoy a long weekend break, catch up on some of the best stories of 2024 so far.
Why Matariki matters: Stacey Morrison thinks Aotearoa is going to be just fine
Stacey Morrison says Matariki is the time to ask: 'What does it mean to be us?'
Men: To fix ourselves, it's time to stop thinking about ourselves
Men's health week is about men.
Opinion: I sat in cafes for hours every day for 3 years - how long is too long to hog a table?
OPINION: Ejecting journalists after an hour? Bad. Questioning their news sense? Worse.
Baby Reindeer isn't the weirdest true story streaming right now - these are
Looking for more weird stories now you've finished Baby Reindeer? We've got you covered.
Are AI trip planners the future of travel? Not on this evidence
Greg Bruce puts Booking.com's new AI trip planner through its paces. Spoiler: It's bad.
How Matt Heath went from shock jock to self-help guru
Shock jock, bumbling TV idiot and punisher Matt Heath has written a self-help book? WTF?
A $500 pair of shoes changed my life, but not how you think
Greg Bruce investigates the value of the most expensive item of clothing he will ever buy.
Looking for something great to watch? Here are 10 picks - and they're all free
Cost of living crisis got you cutting your streaming services? We've got you covered.
'The sales team don't have email?': One man's journey into the dark heart of NZ's telcos
OPINION: Greg Bruce's attempts to buy a new phone are not helped by NZ's telcos.
Smells like team spirit: Would you pay $170 to smell like Eden Park?
What's that smell coming from Eden Park? A new perfume, made by the groundsman.
Is it ever ok to tell off other people's kids?
They say it takes a village to raise a child, but how big is the village?
Which streaming platform is the best value for money? Our reviewers give their picks
A highly subjective power list of five of the best subscription streaming platforms.
NZ comedian Bubbah on mental health and going off-grid
'I've grown up': Bubbah, aka Tina from Turners, on the moment that changed her life.
The Bremner sisters and the moment New Zealand rugby changed forever
The World Cup winning sisters on the tournament that changed rugby and what it means.
It's rump, but not as you know it: A mind-bending trip inside the brave new world of barbecue
The art of the barbecue has been re-invented. It's time to get on board.
I let AI choose my clothes for a week: What could go wrong?
Should we outsource more of our lives to AI?
Why is this nuclear-scale disaster dominating the Oscars? And other questions for the Academy
Reviewers Greg Bruce and Zanna Gillespie pick the best and worst of the awards season.
Unknown Mortal Orchestra’s Ruban Nielson on why he’s not a rock star
He's frontman for one of New Zealand's biggest musical acts, but he's much more than that.
Tim Minchin changed my life: An unfunny interview with a comedic genius
In an interview with Tim Minchin, Greg Bruce learns the value of stupidity.
Greg Bruce: 'I hate nature. Will two nights alone in an off-grid cabin change my mind?'
Nature is good for us. But is it good for those of us that hate it?
Greg Bruce: What does a colonoscopy feel like? This is the inside story
For men wanting to prioritise health this year, a colonoscopy is a good place to start.
He's the last remaining original Wiggle, but how long does Anthony Field have left?
Is everything alright with Anthony? How long is left for the one remaining OG Wiggle?
Bic Runga on the new phase in her life and how YouTube helped her get there
After years focused on being a mum, Bic Runga is ready to make music again.
When John Kirwan watched the 1987 Rugby World Cup final for the first time
He'd never watched one of his games before, then we made him.
Hamilton is coming to Auckland: Greg Bruce meets Lin-Manuel Miranda
With Hamilton, Lin-Manuel Miranda changed the musical forever. We got 15 minutes with him.
Lisa Carrington on marriage, medals and making a boat go fast
At next year's Olympics she'll be 35. Dame Lisa Carrington explains why she keeps going.
Dean Barker: ‘Bowel cancer has changed me forever’
How’s he doing six months after sharing his powerful cancer story with the Herald?
'I apologise if I gave the impression we were sleeping in separate beds': My date with ChatGPT
ChatGPT is rapidly changing every part of our lives, but can that include romance?
'Don't give a sh*t': What did I do to infuriate Christmas crooner Michael Bublé?
How one journalist unintentionally insulted the famous musician.
How ChatGPT changed my life in 2023
ChatGPT was supposed to change our lives. Here's how it worked for Greg Bruce.
Is Beverly Hills the most ludicrously swanky place on the planet?
If David Beckham can drop $2000 on a Burberry hoodie, so can you... (dream to)
The 10 best streaming TV shows of 2023 to catch up on these holidays
From the end of Succession to the brilliance of Beckham, it was a great year for TV.
'My 6-year-old is addicted to YouTube. What should I do?'
OPINION: Greg Bruce discovers his 6-year-old has a social media problem.
Stay at the hotel from Pretty Woman: The Beverly Wilshire
The Beverly Wilshire is one of the world's most iconic hotels. So what's it like?
The Obamas and Julia Roberts made a movie about the apocalypse. Should you watch it?
Leave the World Behind is here to remind you not to be calm about the future.
The greatest Christmas movies and why you should watch them
Our reviewers select the 10 best Christmas movies of all time.
An insider's guide to dealing with your kid vomiting in the night
When children get sick in the night, all hands are needed on deck.
How making your holiday harder will make you happier
Is it possible that the best way to relax on holiday is to not relax at all?
The Squid Game reality remake is a trainwreck, and you won't be able to look away
The reality remake of the dystopian drama is horribly watchable.
How Escaping Twin Flames will change the way you think about evil
A new documentary tells the story of a group that insists it isn't a cult.
So your kid swears? Who gives a f***?
Kids love to swear. What are you going to do about that?
Review: Robbie Williams' new Netflix doco - is it as compelling as Beckham?
It seems Netflix has found itself a winning formula.
A cinematic trip inside the wild, mild world of elite Scrabble
If you think you understand Scrabble, a new film might make you think again.
United returns Auckland to LA, but is Polaris Class as good as we remember?
Competition is always good, especially when the competition’s this good.
Ms. Information documentary reveals the shocking extent of the lockdown hate directed at Siouxsie Wiles
OPINION: A dark story of how lockdown brought out the worst in (some of) us.
When it comes to time with your kids, quantity is more important than quality
The washing pile is growing ever higher, but the kids want you to join in. What do you do?
Last Stop Larrimah review: A whodunnit where truth is stranger than fiction
The incredible true story of murder in an outback town, (pop. 11, all of them suspects).
Think kissing is good for you? Think again
OPINION: Kissing might feel good but that doesn't mean it's good for us.
Review: The sheer stupidity of Love is Blind
If Love is Blind is an experiment, haven't we yet got enough evidence for a conclusion?
He's the last remaining original Wiggle, but how long does Anthony Field have left?
Is everything alright with Anthony? How long is left for the one remaining OG Wiggle?
I was so busy worrying about things that wouldn't happen, I missed the thing that did
Awake and anxious in the middle of the night, Greg Bruce gets what's coming to him.
Beyond the affair, Beckham is the best celebrity documentary in years
Reviewers Greg Bruce and Zanna Gillespie give their verdict on Beckham.
Netflix's The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar is the best 39-minute movie you’ll ever see
With The Wonderful Story of Henry Sugar, Wes Anderson has made a mini masterpiece.
Follow Me: Is tracking your partner the end of your relationship?
Smartphones make it easy to track, but does that mean you should?
Michelle Ang was on the cusp of Hollywood stardom - then it all changed
Michelle Ang is done with Hollywood and is ready to tell a new story.
Toddlers are naturally helpful, say experts. Don't make me laugh, says a parent
Academics claim kids are naturally helpful until they're ruined by their parents. Really.
The heartwarming transformation of Britain's Got Talent
You might expect Britain's Got Talent to be getting tired. It's getting better.
A year ago, Neighbours was finished for good. Now it's back, but is it any good?
Neighbours is back from the dead, but has it still got the old magic?
Confessions of a soccer dad: The worst things I’ve seen pitchside in NZ
When news broke of rogue soccer parents running wild, Greg Bruce went to investigate.
In HBO's wild new series Telemarketers, journalism is the real hero
Frightening, hilarious and inspiring, Telemarketers is the year's best documentary.
For all its buzz, Theatre Camp is a bit of a fizzer
Mockumentary Theatre Camp sends up musical theatre with some good songs but not much else.
Greg Bruce: What dads really want for Father’s Day
Parenting columnist Greg Bruce reflects on what matters most on Father's Day.
At Home With The Furys is reality television at is best and mental health at its worst
Tyson Fury and his family are the undisputed heavyweight champions of reality TV.
When John Kirwan watched the 1987 Rugby World Cup final for the first time
He'd never watched one of his games before, then we made him.
40 days in the Amazon: Could Kiwi kids survive alone in the wild?
Is there a single NZ parent who believes their child could survive 40 days in the Amazon?
Depp v Heard: Our verdict on Netflix's new documentary about Hollywood's trial of the century
The new Netflix documentary about the mega trial is a tough watch, but an important one.
Bribing our kids has fixed our family's mornings and it can fix yours too
OPINION: An experiment in parental bribery provides rich pickings.
The Bear season two delivers one of the greatest episodes of television ever
In the midst of The Bear's second season is one of television's greatest episodes.
'It will be very emotional': Yellow Wiggle on the search for her birth mother
At 15, Tsehay Hawkins became history's youngest Wiggle.
In Asteroid City, Wes Anderson has lost the plot
Reviewers Greg Bruce and Zanna Gillespie watch Wes Anderson's latest, Asteroid City.
Is my kid really sick? How to deal with your child's attempts to get off school
How to deal with a child's claim of sickness is one of parenting's greatest challenges.
Karen O’Leary on Taskmaster NZ and some things she really shouldn’t talk about
The funniest early childhood teacher cares deeply about issues that matter to her.