Pax Assadi tells his parents’ love story on screen
The comedian steps behind the camera to direct a tale with high stakes.
AdvertisementAdvertise with NZME.
Latest from Lifestyle
Ethically Kate: I’ve heard repair cafes are a cost-effective way to fix household items. How do they work?
Repair cafes can get your gear up and running often for the cost of a donation.
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.
Assortment’s budget bites: Carrots, a delicious cost-effective staple
The humble carrot takes the limelight
Two Raw Sisters: Feel-good broccoli slaw
A nourishing, textural and tasty salad from Two Raw Sisters
Opinion: Pamela Anderson's quiet revolution
Pamela Anderson is allowing herself to age. For women, that's an act of rebellion.
Lunchbox lovelies: cakes and slices from Bluebells Cakery Classics
Treats to look forward to come morning or afternoon tea
Eight questions to ask after a cancer diagnosis
Asking the right questions is key to ensuring you are getting the best care.
'Disaster struck': Kiwi influencer's escalator nightmare
"The last thing I want is to be in my undies in the middle of Britomart," says Molina.
Memoir says King Charles walks in the footsteps of this past royal
Notes written by the maligned Duke of Windsor shed fresh light on his reputation.
Woman miscarries after mistakenly being given abortion pill
A woman who fell pregnant after years of IVF has been left devastated after a drug mix-up.
Princess Diana’s hair secret revealed
The late royal was worried about her trademark style being messed up by gusts of wind.
"Your body might get older, but that desire to move doesn’t change"
At 63, dancer Shona Wilson is the Ice Queen in a contemporary take on Giselle.
Baked beans for dinner? Make them Brazilian and pass the cheese bread - Tempero reviewed
Fact - confidence makes the ugliest beans more attractive.
'Bowie took forever to get his makeup off' - Robert Lord Diaries
Robert Lord was New Zealand’s first internationally successful playwright.
Steve Braunias on writing for the first readers
OPINION: An editor is the first person who reads what you write
Idaho killings: When the world’s obsession with true crime meets a mother’s grief
NYT: Her son's murder captivated the true crime community. Then she went to CrimeCon.
What to eat, drink and where to watch on election night
Whip up some election-themed drinks and snacks as you watch the live coverage.
Plagiarist or master? The tortured legacy of Yambo Ouologuem
New York Times: He disappeared after being accused of plagiarism. Now he's back.
What it's like inside Mecca's newly opened Christchurch megastore
Mega Mecca store - 2nd biggest in Australasia - opens in Christchurch CBD retail precinct.
Eight things you can't do on election day
There are countless rules to follow between the hours of 12am and 7pm on October 14.
Prince William reveals his X-rated favourite emoji
The heir to the throne giggled as he revealed his emoji of choice.
William’s adorable nickname for Kate revealed
Palace insiders have revealed the future King's nickname for his wife.
Woman's warning after common health issue turns life-threatening
She had no idea just how dangerous UTIs can be if left untreated.
Forget avocados, there’s a new toast topping in town
Smashed peas are popping up on menus as restaurants grow more mindful of sustainability.
Portion distortion: The sneaky packaging claims that can derail your health kick
Telegraph: Red flags to watch for when you're in the market for a healthy meal or snack.
Prince William: I suffered ‘cliff fall’ of loneliness after air ambulance job
'Trauma catches up with you,' the heir to the throne warns first responders.
‘I felt guilt and fear that I had caused my daughter’s OCD’
Telegraph: While some see neatness, the implications of OCD remain largely misunderstood.
Beyond the affair, Beckham is the best celebrity documentary in years
Reviewers Greg Bruce and Zanna Gillespie give their verdict on Beckham.
'Not all coconuts come from the same tree'
For years, I’ve had a love/hate relationship with the place I call home, Tāmaki Makaurau.
Margarita burn: Nurse's warning to parents this summer
A mum says her son suffered painful blisters after playing with a common fruit.
Cabaret star Meow Meow on sex, danger and the theatre
'My legs go everywhere. What’s a girl to do with such magnificent showbiz legs?'