EntertainmentFull speed ahead for KeanuHe was the action hero who was cast into the Hollywood wilderness. Now 50, Keanu Reeves is ready for his comeback — with a whopping eight films underway. Robbie Collin meets him.15 May 08:00 PM
Lifestyle'No pros' for my partnerOur house renovations are taking a toll on our relationship, as my partner hasn’t got a clue what he is doing, and I just want the professionals in, but he refuses.15 May 08:00 PM
Entertainment12 years old and famousShe is only 12 years old but her dance videos have been viewed more than a billion times on YouTube. As the public face of the reclusive Australian singer-songwriter Sia, little Maddie Ziegler has become one of the most famous pre-teens on the planet.15 May 07:00 PM
LifestyleMy, what big prospects she's got...Karen Attwood meets first-time novelist Kate Hamer, whose 21st-century Little Red Riding Hood is tipped to be a best-seller.15 May 06:00 PM
OpinionJames Griffin: The clothing cullWhen embarking on a clothing cull there are many paths you can follow. There are those who will advocate a ruthlessness that borders on the psychotic. Others will apply logic of Spockian proportions to the exercise.15 May 05:00 PM
EntertainmentKiwi fashion icon gets nakedLearning lines, frumpy clothes, and getting naked … Kiwi fashion queen Denise L’Estrange-Corbet talks to Suzanne McFadden about her very revealing stage debut.09 May 04:05 AM
LifestyleTastebuds on a tripYour horoscope said something about taking a walk on the wild side this weekend, didn’t it? So here are three wines that will take your taste buds on a memorable trip.09 May 04:00 AM
LifestyleFashion: Statement coatsA well-made statement coat does all the work for you.09 May 03:00 AM
LifestyleRestaurant review: Coast, OrewaA great platter sets a high bar at this new Orewa eatery.09 May 01:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: Crumb, Grey LynnOn offer is a small selection of about half a dozen different, delectable sandwiches. There's also a selection of sweets from Meola Kitchen.08 May 08:30 PM
LifestyleHow do I deal with fake nails?I have spent a fortune having long, acrylic nails put on, but cannot do anything with them, even type or do my job properly.08 May 08:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: Exploring the dark side of utopiaNigerian author Ben Okri uncovers the dark side of Arcadia in his latest novel. Stephen Jewell chats to the writer.08 May 06:00 PM
LifestyleBooks: Wait until it's rightSuccess has given Tim Winton, one of Australia’s best-loved authors, the luxury of time to craft his books into their ideal form, writes David Larsen.08 May 06:00 PM
OpinionJames Griffin: Do road rules not apply in carparks?There are actually two sets of road rules, it would seem.08 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Lovely cabernet francsCabernet franc is the bridesmaid of the Bordeaux family. Everyone expects it to be there but sadly it never gets singled out for much attention.02 May 04:00 AM
LifestyleFashion: Menswear influences get an updateMenswear influences get a laid-back update.02 May 03:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Matterhorn, Freemans BayRestaurant brings a taste of Wellington to the north.02 May 01:00 AM
LifestyleBrunch: Corelli's, DevonportCorelli's has a great location on the corner of Rattray St and Devonport's main drag.01 May 08:30 PM
LifestyleDear D&P: I ran out on a first date 'cause the guy had 'chronic diarrhoea'On a first date recently the guy kept going to the bathroom, as he said he suffers from “chronic diarrhoea” when nervous. When he left again, I ran out, was that wrong?01 May 08:00 PM
BusinessThe business of zenCarroll Du Chateau meets yoga devotees and looks at how the ancient practice has become a multibillion-dollar business.01 May 07:00 PM
Entertainment'Rebel, don't lose weight'Australian Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson wanted a role in just one Hollywood movie when she landed in LA — now she has more than a dozen to her credit, has a home in the ‘Hills’ and is chased by paparazzi, writes Leena Tailor.01 May 07:00 PM
OpinionOut of whackI can't put a finger on the exact moment, but at some stage across the Anzac weekend to end all Anzac weekends, I went full poppy and suddenly realised that I was taking life far too seriously.01 May 05:00 PM
LifestyleWine: 100 years of historyToday we remember our boys who faced an uphill battle of the worst kind 100 years ago. On our home shores back in 1915, young Josip Babich had just harvested his first crop of grapes …25 Apr 04:00 AM
LifestyleFashion: Bright and brilliantTake a multifaceted approach to wearing colour this season in sumptuous jewel tones.25 Apr 03:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Pilkington's, Auckland CBDSome highlights in an otherwise disappointing performance gives a flicker of hope for the future.25 Apr 01:00 AM
LifestyleBooks: A plot you couldn't make upFrom all the hoo-ha over The Interview - a lowbrow farce lampooning Kim Jong-un, which led to the extraordinary cyber-attack on Sony Pictures - you might derive the casual impression that North Korea's notoriously repressive ruling body is anti-cinema.24 Apr 10:17 PM
LifestyleBrunch: The Raw Kitchen, PonsonbyThe menu is a collection of freshly made raw meals, snacks, sweets and smoothies all on show behind a glass cabinet.24 Apr 08:30 PM
LifestyleDear D&P: The men I meet online just want sexI joined an “elite” dating agency, in the hope of meeting someone, but all the men want is sex, not interested in anything else.24 Apr 08:00 PM
EntertainmentEsther Stephens is a star performerA passion for music is in Esther Stephens’ blood — so she chose to focus for a time on developing her ‘weaker’ interest: acting. Now she’s back behind a microphone, writes Alan Perrott.24 Apr 07:00 PM
LifestyleWhen Nana knew bestThe recent news that Alison Holst has had to hang up her apron hit Steve Braunias hard. He takes a look at her influence on New Zealand kitchens over the past 60 years.24 Apr 07:00 PM
OpinionMy favourite public holidayI'd have to say, if push came to shove came to world war, that of all the public holidays we get to enjoy in this splendid country, Anzac Day is the one I would pick as my favourite.24 Apr 05:00 PM