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Beneath the sequins and confetti of Hustlers, is there one of the best films of the year?

Tom Augustine wraps up the weekend in film with glowing praise for Jennifer Lopez flick.

The book that belongs in every New Zealand home

New book exposes more about the intriguing life and times of painted Colin McCahon.

High-end surveillance good for the soul

When a UK family agrees to spy on one another, it makes for moving and memorable TV.

Cate Blanchett reveals the toughest thing about being a parent

Cate Blanchett reveals the chaos of family life and why she sometimes hides in bathrooms.

Shock discovery at local library - what Steve Braunias discovered in the sale bin

Steve Braunias reads a book that should be banned.

Takeaway review: Fatima's Ponsonby

Greg Fleming visits a Ponsonby foodie institution - Fatima's

Reviewed: When a gastropub met Gareth Stewart

We took a Brit to The Brit and she loved it - especially the Yorkshire pud.

Jennifer Lopez: Lessons about men and strippers

How making Hustlers opened her eyes to strip clubs and men who go there.

Nic Watt's new restaurant fails to wow

Nic Watts' new restaurant is pretty on paper - but how does it fare in person?

Singing praises of The Nightingale

Tom Augustine reviews two very different films with strong females front and centre.

Paltrow on anger, teens and marriage

Gwyneth Paltrow defends Goop as she prepares to get political.

Mike Chunn's songs in the key of life

Mike Chunn's songs to save your life marks the launch of his book No Sharp Turn.

Meet the teen Oprah wants to be president

Power point - ahead of her Auckland visit, teen actor Yara Shahidi on changing the world.

Steve Braunias on breaking out of a war-torn state

Why joy, delight, pleasure, excitement, happiness and contentment don't compare to peace.

How Bill Gates tricks us into watching a doco about his good works

Sucked in by the title, Calum Henderson goes into Bill Gates' brain and finds ... toilets.

Trish Peng: Saying no to overly-sexy brides

NZ designer not afraid to say "I don't" to brides looking for va-va-voom in a dress.