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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.

Premium: Scrabble with the big kids

Greg Bruce sits down for a game of speed Scrabble with Alexander Gandar, director of a new documentary about the game Every Word Counts. Video / Dean Purcell / Ella Wilks

The truth is out there: Cult director David Blyth's alien abduction musical Night Freaks

"Sometimes you have these moments where the fabric of reality suddenly tears."

Fear and loathing on Aotearoa New Zealand’s long trail, Te Araroa

The Te Araroa Trail from Cape Reinga to Bluff was not without injuries and fear.

Trinny Woodall on boobs, Bunny and her global beauty empire

“Influencer? I hate that term. I really hate that term!”

Writing Maid pulled Stephanie Land out of poverty. She’s fine now, right?

New York Times: Despite writing a best seller, job security is still a concern.

'I was way too young': What it’s like to be a recovering alcoholic in your 20s

Kiwi law school graduate and creator of the theatre show REHAB, on 'recovering loudly'.

Brokenhearted: Whina director's new doco about Kiwi surgeon's lifesaving work with Palestinian children

“It’s not driven by politics. It’s not driven by anything other than humanity."

10 great ways to spend this weekend (and beyond) in Auckland

Get ready for a whirlwind of art, Halloween, and entertainment in Auckland

From first love to the ultimate betrayal: Famous kisses that made history

"We just wanted to get it over with."

The snow globe of Gustav Klimt: It ended with a kiss

A snow globe is not a work of art, or is it?

Gone with the Wind, When Harry Met Sally, Vertigo: The best kisses as portrayed in movies and TV

What are the parameters when considering the best movie kiss?

Book review: Millie Bobby Brown’s debut novel, Nineteen Steps

Review: The star's debut novel delves into themes of overcoming tragedy.

Bella's Books - the melting kiss for Canvas

Wellington teenager Bella Fraei reviews Millie Bobby Brown's debut book Nineteen Steps. Video / Canvas

Hera Lindsay Bird, Anna Coddington, Joy Cowley, Mike Minogue: on kissing in books, film and life

Kiwi writers, artists and comedians are asked to explore the dimensions of a kiss.

Six hot long-weekend dates in Auckland

From Waterworld to Pop-up Globe, here are things you could do this weekend.