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DVD review: Late actor shows his serious side

The late Robin Williams brought many incredibly funny moments to the small screen and to cinemas, but the great man was also trained in the art of serious drama.

Music review: Justin Townes Earle, Single Mothers

Justin Townes Earle occupies a special space with a fusion of musical styles, including country and rockabilly, into what you might call Americana.

Recipes: A river rules my kitchen

Find out how to make estuary summer fish casserole and an apricot galette.

Fashion: Don't be shy, grab that hanger and go for it

Lisa Lyford answers our readers' questions about personal styling.

If the weather's fine, wine and dine (+recipes)

History recounts that the first picnics were social events where each guest brought food to share.

Talk by a trio of tale tellers

Award-winning American author Cheryl Pearl Sucher will be joined by New Zealand authors Rachael King and Tim Wilson at East Pier Hotel next month.

Spike in sales as festival gets closer

The race is on to snap up tickets to the hottest events at this year's Summer F.A.W.C!

February target for bike track completion

Napier City Council's plans to build the country's first bike "pump track" on Marine Parade will help improve what is currently a "reasonably scruffy" southern gateway into the city.

Oily Rag: It's easy to get your 5 a day

Master chef relishes role with Bay festival

DVD Review: Mr Peabody & Sherman

<i>Mr Peabody & Sherman</i> is funny, entertaining and educational, writes Craig Nicholson.

Plan meals ahead to ease the stress

With 18 cookbooks behind her, each containing recipes using just four ingredients, Kim McCosker emphasises that the key to a relatively stress-free life is organisation.

Cheese is the bee's knees

This month, we celebrate NZ cheeses and, in particular, special cheeses such as gouda with fenugreek; cow and goat's milk blend brie; aged maasdam; and buffalo milk mozzarella.

Gareth Winter: Lots of colourful locals

Fashion: Style howlers women make repeatedly

Lisa Lyford answers our readers' questions about personal styling.

Waiting soon over for Mission Concert update

The wait for news about the timing and the artists for the 2015 Mission Estate Winery Concert may be over soon.