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Joe and Christina Wood of Liberty Brewing in Auckland. Photos / Jed Soane

LIFESTYLE

Meet the husband-and-wife team behind Liberty Brewing

27 Apr, 2019 7:49am
8 minutes to read

The couple making some of New Zealand's best beers tell Chris Schulz it's all "a fluke".

You are missing out if the only view you see is through your phone. Photo / Getty Images

TRAVEL

Chris Schulz: Ditch the selfies, enjoy the view

23 Apr, 2019 9:00am
4 minutes to read

It's time we learned to be less selfie-ish, says Chris Schulz.

Vivid Sydney Opera House. Photo / Creative Commons License

TRAVEL

All of the lights: How to survive Vivid Sydney

2 Apr, 2019 11:03am
6 minutes to read

Chris Schulz has some bright ideas on how to enjoy the illuminating event over the Ditch.

Pamela Adlon's Better Things is returning for a Louis CK-free third season of Better Things.

ENTERTAINMENT

Why Better Things is better than ever

28 Feb, 2019 9:55am
Quick Read

Big changes are in store for season three of Pamela Adlon's slice-of-life comedy.

Matiu Walters of Six60 climbs above the stage at Western Springs Stadium during their sell-out concert. Photo / Dave Simpson / WireImage

ENTERTAINMENT

Six60: A stadium spectacle worth remembering

23 Feb, 2019 9:57pm
4 minutes to read

Six60 didn't play it safe at their record-breaking concert.

Mark Mitchinson and Danielle Mason in the new season of The High Road.

ENTERTAINMENT

The High Road's slow-burn success story: 'It was all an accident'

23 Feb, 2019 9:00am
5 minutes to read

High Road took the long road to become a TV show. Now it's bigger and better than ever.

Baz Raghib, aka illBaz, will open for Six60 at Western Springs on Saturday night.

ENTERTAINMENT

Six60's opening act: 'I can't seem to grasp it yet'

23 Feb, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

A normal Saturday night for Baz Raghib is DJ-ing for a crowd of a few hundred.

ENTERTAINMENT

Six60's massive gig will be 'unlike anything anyone has seen'

23 Feb, 2019 5:00am
4 minutes to read

Promoter promises a concert "unlike anything anyone has seen" at Western Springs tonight.

Six60 will play the biggest headlining show by a New Zealand band when they perform in front of 50,000 people at Western Springs on Saturday night. Photo/James Rua

ENTERTAINMENT

How Six60 broke records with their biggest show yet

21 Feb, 2019 7:00am
5 minutes to read

Six60 are about to play the biggest show of their careers. They call it a stepping stone.

Marlon Williams performs with the APO at Villa Maria in Auckland. Photo/Getty

ENTERTAINMENT

This music festival banking system needs to wop off

18 Feb, 2019 12:30pm
5 minutes to read

Music festival service AWOP is as useless as a leaf blower, writes Chris Schulz.

R Kelly has tweeted about his plans to perform in New Zealand later this year. Photo/Getty

ENTERTAINMENT

Why NZ needs to close the closet door on R Kelly

7 Feb, 2019 12:00pm
5 minutes to read

R Kelly has confirmed he's playing a show in Auckland. It needs to be stopped. So does he.

Caleb and Georgia Nott are having more fun than they've ever had on their third album, Don't Feed the Pop Monster.

ENTERTAINMENT

Broods put their middle fingers up and release their best album yet

31 Jan, 2019 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Broods bounce back from some troubled times with an album full of snarky fun.

Air New Zealand's latest safety video features a host of local talent including Kings, Julian Dennison and Randa.

ENTERTAINMENT

Why it's time for Air NZ's safety rap video to disappear

30 Jan, 2019 4:00pm
5 minutes to read

It's not just Kiwis forced to watch Air NZ's awful safety video. And that's a problem.

The three members of Alien Weaponry, Ethan Trembath, with Lewis and Henry de Jong, have big plans in 2019. Photo/Piotr Kwasnik

ENTERTAINMENT

Alien Weaponry plan major assault in 2019

24 Jan, 2019 11:00am
4 minutes to read

Last year was big for local rockers Alien Weaponry, but 2019 is going to be even bigger.

Future proves he's wisening up to his own talents on the bleak haze of his seventh album.

ENTERTAINMENT

Future wisens up on bleak new album

24 Jan, 2019 6:00am
2 minutes to read

He's not mucking around with his bleak, robotic formula, and that's a good thing.

Philips' new range of outdoor lights help you get lit in the front yard - or back.

TECHNOLOGY

Review: How to get lit in your own back yard

23 Jan, 2019 4:00am
2 minutes to read

These outdoor lights help you colour-co-ordinate your backyard, patio or garden.

Ja Rule and Billy McFarland promoted a music festival that never seemed likely to happen.

ENTERTAINMENT

Fyre kills: Why failed music festival is must-see TV

19 Jan, 2019 3:00pm
4 minutes to read

You'll reassess your addiction to social media after watching Fyre burn to the ground.

Julia Roberts in Homecoming, one of 2018's best shows that's helping Amazon Prime Video on its way to becoming a streaming powerhouse.

ENTERTAINMENT

Streaming service that could make you delete Netflix

18 Jan, 2019 7:00am
5 minutes to read

Sick of the Netflix scroll? Finding another streaming service could be the answer.

21 Savage's second album is a slight change of pace.

ENTERTAINMENT

21 Savage switches mood on pared back second album

17 Jan, 2019 10:40am
2 minutes to read

Rapper's fourth albums includes a few surprising twists and turns.

Gomorrah involves a tale as twisted as Game of Thrones.

ENTERTAINMENT

Gritty Gomorrah has shades of Game of Thrones

17 Jan, 2019 5:00am
Quick Read

Could this Italian drug cartel drama become the next Game of Thrones?

Anderson .Paak's show should've been great - here's what went wrong. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

The big problem with Anderson.Paak's Auckland show

13 Jan, 2019 9:25am
3 minutes to read

Hip-hop crooner's highly anticipated headlining show should have been a summer stunner.

Nicki Minaj is at her best when spitting bileful bars of face-slapping zingers. Photo/Getty

ENTERTAINMENT

Girlfriend's awkward question after Nicki Minaj lap dance

10 Jan, 2019 9:50am
3 minutes to read

Nicki Minaj became a marriage counsellor at her first Auckland show since 2012.

Zane Lowe has worked his way up to become the world's biggest DJ - and one of music's most powerful people. Photo/Getty

ENTERTAINMENT

How Zane Lowe became the world's most powerful DJ

6 Jan, 2019 5:00am
13 minutes to read

This summer we look back at the best stories of last year. This is from April.

The Kings Arms has seen hundreds of gigs over its lifetime. But next week, the party ends.

ENTERTAINMENT

Last Call: Unplugging the Kings Arms

2 Jan, 2019 5:00am
14 minutes to read

This summer we look back at the best stories of last year. This is from February.

Ladi6 performs at Wondergarden in Auckland. Photo/Connor Crawford

ENTERTAINMENT

A Wondergarden way to see in the New Year

1 Jan, 2019 5:00pm
3 minutes to read

A small Auckland New Year's festival is planting its roots, finds Chris Schulz.

ENTERTAINMENT

Meet Joe Kay, music's coldest customer

29 Dec, 2018 7:00am
5 minutes to read

Joe Kay is at the frontier of an emerging music trend, and it's doing it super chill.

Musician Tyler Joseph of Twenty One Pilots performs on stage during the Bandito tour at Spark Arena. Photo / Getty Images

ENTERTAINMENT

Twenty One Pilots pull out a repeat performance

22 Dec, 2018 3:03pm
3 minutes to read

Hmm, did that look familiar? There's a reason - they did it last time they were here.

Big vibes at Wu-Tang's Auckland show. Photo / Getty

ENTERTAINMENT

A hip-hop miracle just happened in Auckland

15 Dec, 2018 8:47am
4 minutes to read

It took 25 years to get the entire Wu-Tang Clan to Auckland. It was worth the wait.

Anki's Vector is more than a cute home robot - as the temper tantrums prove.

TECHNOLOGY

Five gadgets your kids will love this Christmas

6 Dec, 2018 11:34am
5 minutes to read

Struggling for ideas for the kids this Christmas? Here are five suggestions.

Snoop Dogg's cooking skills have been endorsed by Martha Stewart.

ENTERTAINMENT

Rapper's cookbook as ridiculous as you think it is

24 Nov, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Snoop Dogg's first cookbook is full of ridiculously extravagant rappers' delights.

Fitbit's Charge 3 is fully water resistant, and automatically knows when you're swimming.

TECHNOLOGY

Is this Fitbit's best watch yet?

23 Nov, 2018 5:00am
2 minutes to read

Fitbit's biggest selling watch is its Charge. So how does the Charge 3 improve it?

Kele Okereke performs with Bloc Party at Spark Arena in Auckland. Photo/Castor & Pollux

ENTERTAINMENT

Bloc Party are ferocious - so why the nostalgia?

19 Nov, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

Feisty Brit-rockers Bloc Party prove they're too good to join the nostalgia circuit.

Morgan McGlone started his fried chicken franchise Belle's Hot Chicken in Australia, but he's yet to open a permanent store in New Zealand. Photo/Michael Craig

LIFESTYLE

The Kiwi chef who lives and breathes fried chicken

10 Nov, 2018 5:30am
8 minutes to read

Kiwi chef Morgan McGlone lives and breathes fried chicken. So when's he bringing it home?

TRAVEL

Room check: Papamoa Beach Resort

6 Nov, 2018 7:00am
4 minutes to read

Chris Schulz checks into Papamoa Beach Resort.

Bronx rap titan Cardi B will headline festivals attended by 50,000 people in New Zealand in early January.

ENTERTAINMENT

How three Kiwi dreamers landed 2018's biggest artist

3 Nov, 2018 7:00am
7 minutes to read

Cardi B's the biggest artist of 2018, and she's heading to Tauranga. How did that happen?

VIP tickets to Taylor Swift's upcoming Auckland show included a box that played a video message from the pop star. Photo/Getty

ENTERTAINMENT

A Taylor Swift ticket for $825 - is it worth it?

3 Nov, 2018 5:00am
3 minutes to read

Diamond Valenzuela's $825 Taylor Swift concert ticket came with a bunch of extras.

ENTERTAINMENT

Fifa 19 is football at its most luxurious

1 Nov, 2018 6:00am
2 minutes to read

He shoots, he scores. Fifa 19 is back, but it's not just blokes this time.

GoPro's new Hero 7 makes massive improvements to stabilization.

TECHNOLOGY

Why GoPro's Hero 7 is its best camera yet

1 Nov, 2018 4:55am
3 minutes to read

You probably don't think you need a new GoPro camera. You might want to read this first.

Shihad are still rocking at 30. Photo/Getty

ENTERTAINMENT

Shihad's extraordinary machine showing signs of wear

29 Oct, 2018 9:16am
3 minutes to read

A few signs of wear and tear but Shihad are still rocking hard at 30.

Gareth Stewart overseas 11 restaurants as part of his job as executive chef of The Nourish Group. Photo/Greg Bowker

LIFESTYLE

Chef's secrets: Auckland's best chefs share tricks of the trade

27 Oct, 2018 10:00am
8 minutes to read

Salt or pepper? Lime or lemon? Poached or fried? We went cooking with the best of the best

Red Dead Redemption 2 portrays life in 19th century America, when gangs ran loose and outlaws ran the streets.

ENTERTAINMENT

Yes, Red Dead Redemption 2 is a game-changer

26 Oct, 2018 5:00am
5 minutes to read

Make yourself comfortable: you're going to be staying in Westworld for a long time.

Flying spaceships across alien terrain is the best part of Starlink: Battle For Atlas but the cost will be prohibitive to some.

ENTERTAINMENT

Why Starlink might be worth all that money

25 Oct, 2018 9:00am
3 minutes to read

Thinking about buying Starlink? Here's all you need to know about the toy-based game.

The Paparoa Hotel, with three inside guest rooms and a two-bedroom flat out the back, as well as a restaurant and pub, has just been renovated.

TRAVEL

Yes, heaven is just 90 minutes north of Auckland

20 Oct, 2018 12:00pm
5 minutes to read

In Paparoa, the chocolate croissants are warm and everyone has time to chat.

Sweet potato pancakes at Eddies and Elspeth, Mount Maunganui's best brunch spot. Photo/Chris Schulz

LIFESTYLE

Here's the best place for brunch in Mount Maunganui

20 Oct, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

A new addition to Mount Manganui's cafe scene has raised the game in a big way.

The Haunting of Hill House sees Netflix bringing the spooks to the small screen.

ENTERTAINMENT

What to watch? A binger's guide to Labour Weekend

20 Oct, 2018 8:00am
5 minutes to read

Wondering what to do this long weekend? Here's our handy cut-out-and-keep guide.

Inside the Paparoa Hotel, Kaipara. Photo / Supplied

TRAVEL

Room check: The Paparoa Hotel

13 Oct, 2018 9:00am
3 minutes to read

Chris Schulz checks into the Paparoa Hotel, Kaipara.

Rude Boy's cabinet is packed full of goodies.

LIFESTYLE

Brunch review: Rude Boy could smarten up a touch

13 Oct, 2018 9:00am
3 minutes to read

New inner-city brunch spot exudes cool vibes but gets a few basics wrong.

Madeleine Sami and Hayley Sproull became best friends on the set of The Great Kiwi Bake Off.

ENTERTAINMENT

Kiwi Bake Off hosts: 'There was so much drama'

13 Oct, 2018 9:00am
5 minutes to read

Duo talk becoming friends and feeding their faces on the set of the new Kiwi reality show.

Central Otago's Pagan Karauria recovered from a major car accident to return to shearing.

ENTERTAINMENT

Female sheep-shearers get their big screen moment

13 Oct, 2018 9:00am
4 minutes to read

Personal stories are at the heart of a local sheep shearing documentary.

Armageddon organisers Bill and Adele Geradts at their Christchurch home with their giant Dalek. Photo/Martin Hunter

ENTERTAINMENT

From 50 people to 70,000: How Armageddon exploded

13 Oct, 2018 5:00am
9 minutes to read

It began as a small gathering for a handful of people. Next weekend, they'll host masses.

The Soberanes Fire in Monterey County, California, 2018 in a scene from the film The Human Element.

ENTERTAINMENT

Kiwi hopeful her climate change film makes big impact

6 Oct, 2018 10:00am
4 minutes to read

Is the end of the world nigh? A Kiwi producer's new movie asks the question.

Lara Croft watches the city of Cozumel flood and burn in Shadow of the Tomb Raider.

ENTERTAINMENT

Why the new Tomb Raider game is 'stunning and stupid'

2 Oct, 2018 8:00am
3 minutes to read

The latest installment of Tomb Raider is equal parts stunning and stupid.

Puppeteers in action on the set of Custard's World at Whoa! Studios.

ENTERTAINMENT

Life as a puppeteer is not as easy as it looks

29 Sep, 2018 1:00pm
6 minutes to read

Being a puppeteer isn't just socks and giggles, as Chris Schulz discovers.

Trouble staying asleep? Bose noise-masking sleep-buds are here to help.

TECHNOLOGY

These sleepbuds won't cure snoring - but they come close

27 Sep, 2018 4:00am
3 minutes to read

Having trouble with a snoring partner or neighbourhood dog? Here's your solution.

Kevin Abstract of Brockhampton performs on stage. Photo / Getty

ENTERTAINMENT

Brockhampton in Auckland: A rap show like no other

22 Sep, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

Matching outfits, co-ordinated dance moves and an acoustic ballad. Get ready for chaos.

Kayaking by night in the glow-worm caves.

TRAVEL

Travel guide: The best things to do in Tauranga

22 Sep, 2018 10:00am
6 minutes to read

Hot pools, glow worms, jumping pillows and go karts. Tauranga's a wild ride.

The Secret Life of Girls shines a light on how girls develop.

ENTERTAINMENT

Is one of these kids the next Jacinda?

15 Sep, 2018 11:00am
3 minutes to read

One wants to be the Prime Minister of Auckland. A second is demanding the right to vote.

Marvel's Spider-man is one of the year's best video game releases.

ENTERTAINMENT

Big jump: How Spider-Man landed in PlayStation's web

13 Sep, 2018 6:00am
4 minutes to read

You can choose any character from the Marvel universe - but which one?

Samsung's new Note9 includes a colour-coded S-Pen that is bluetooth enabled and charged within seconds.

TECHNOLOGY

Is Samsung's Note9 worth the $2000 price tag?

5 Sep, 2018 4:00am
3 minutes to read

Samsung's new Note9 is a whopper of a phone, in every way imaginable.

Gareth Williams, Hannah Marshall and David de Lautour are the team behind TVNZ's new online series, Alibi. Photo / Dean O'Gorman

ENTERTAINMENT

Whodunnit? Big twist behind Kiwi murder mystery show

1 Sep, 2018 12:00pm
6 minutes to read

Forget about tuning in at 9pm on a Tuesday. These three want you to watch TV differently.

Payne Lindsey has created two podcast juggernauts: Up and Vanished and Atlanta Monster.

ENTERTAINMENT

Is this the year's must-hear podcast?

25 Aug, 2018 10:00am
5 minutes to read

Up and Vanished is back with another missing person. Can Payne Lindsey find her?

Murray Cumming and Ed Sheeran. Photo / Kate Bean Photography

ENTERTAINMENT

Doco reveals drama behind Ed Sheeran's Divide

25 Aug, 2018 10:00am
7 minutes to read

Ed Sheeran's Shape of You topped the charts everywhere. But it might never have been made.