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He saw, she saw: One marriage, two film reviews

Greg Bruce and Zanna Gillespie watch Honeyland and ask questions of their marriage.

'Bomb blast of agony': Kiwi hiker survived four days in desert with shattered pelvis

NZ hiker's book reveals lessons learned in survival battle against the odds and elements.

Hilary Mantel on sex, death, hunger and British history

Prizes aside, Hilary Mantel's legacy as one of the UK's greatest writers is assured.

Star chef David Chang's recipe for family time

Running restaurants and raising a family - who said they don't mix?

A taste of luxury, South-side

An extract from South, by Matakauri Lodge head chef Jonathan Rogers.

Book review: Charity Norman's The Secrets of Strangers

Greg Fleming reviews Charity Norman's new novel.

Mark Ruffalo on why he wants to make movies with messages

Should actors tackle big issues? Mark Ruffalo on why activism can be a role to play.

VT Station reviewed: A culinary train trip across India

A romantic (and tasty) rethink of Indian train travel, via Newmarket.

Upu invokes rich Pasefika stories

Grace Iwashita-Taylor explains how Pasefika poetry has been brought to the Auckland stage.

Is the answer written in the stars? Zodiac play tests the theory

Are you a believer in astrology? Live performances tests truth of Chinese zodiac.

Would you leave your spouse and children to deal with disaster on their own? Hollywood's hilarious take on this question

Lost in translation? Hollywood gets its hands on a wry Swedish comedy.

Looking for landmarks that celebrate women in history? You'll find them here

A new Lonely Planet book celebrates landmarks for women in history.

Sharing the love: what a mother learned from buying second-hand for a year

Conscious consumerism: one mother decided her kids would have only secondhand gear.

Great gift ideas to save you money

It's the thought that counts - finance guru's ideas to show love without big bucks.

Depression: Take the dog for a walk says powerful new play

Stellar cast combine mythology, waiata and humour to tackle Māori suicide epidemic.

Reporting live from the death of the tie

Men have been wearing ties for 400 years. It's time they stopped.

On saying goodbye to New York

They were in a New York state of mind but these kiwi musicians had no choice but to leave.

Reviewed: Fish Kitchen - worth the boat trip

Take the ferry for an excellent fish dinner - and don't skip dessert.