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School of rock? The unassuming teacher who used music to turn a troubled school and its pupils around

School of rock - how a mild-mannered teacher used music to turn around a troubled school.

Guy Williams: 'Social media is destroying me'

Guy Williams talks gluttony, envy and wrath when he steps into the Canvas Confession Box.

The curious adventurer - film maker Pietra Brettkelly

Filmmaker Pietra Brettkelly on a thirst for adventure and why NZ will always be home.

Blinded by the Light dimmed by once over lightly

Blinded by the Light more Human Touch than Born to Run, says Springsteen fan Tom Augustine

From a Greek tavern to a backyard barbecue - the best new cookbooks

Baking, brisket and the world's fastest dinners.

An episode with... Tom Bateman on being cast the heart-throb

Tom Bateman talks with Des Sampson about the Beecham House and being famous

Jameela Jamil on why she stood up to the Kardashians

Times: Why the star is campaigning against female body-shaming.

Steve Braunias: The last school trip

Steve Braunias looks forward to the next - his last - school trip.

The takeaway: Nashville hot chicken from Hot Lips

Greg Fleming finds some Nashville style hot chicken on Ponsonby Road.

Sex and the city author on the rise of Tinderellas

Angela Barnett talks to author Candace Bushnell about her new book.

Cray-cray for crayfish in Wellington

How much crayfish is too much crayfish? Seven dinners and counting...

Superhero's hat trick - the Wellington man keeping headwear in fashion

Hatman is a Wellington superhero known around the globe for his head-turning designs.

The Beauty Myth: 30 years old and still a rallying cry?

The Beauty Myth: 30 years after publication, is it a story that needs to be re-told?

1963 called and said this is the best carpetbag steak in Auckland

A steak (and seafood) dinner for the ages at Auckland's oldest restaurant.

Post film festival blues? Tom Augustine finds an unexpected gem

Post film festival blues? Never fear, there's still gold on the silver screen.

Understanding the BossBabe life

Calum Henderson tries to understand the "genius" behind TVNZ on Demand's BossBabes.