EntertainmentSimon Spire's Manhattan projectIt’s hard enough launching a music career in New Zealand. But just how difficult is it for an independent artist to forge a career on both sides of the globe simultaneously?30 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentCharlie Sheen unwelcome at top hotels - reportsCharlie Sheen is reportedly not welcome at a number of top New York hotels.29 Mar 10:00 PM
EntertainmentLiz Taylor takes abuse confession to graveElizabeth Taylor took one of James Dean's most private confessions to the grave when she died on Wednesday.27 Mar 08:48 PM
EntertainmentElizabeth Taylor leaves fortune to AIDS charitiesDame Elizabeth Taylor has reportedly left the bulk of her US$600m (NZ$796m) fortune to AIDS charities.27 Mar 08:27 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Washington: A Life</i>Commander of the Continental Army which won the American colonies independence from Britain, first president of the United States: there's no doubt George Washington is one of the key figures who shaped the world we live in.27 Mar 04:30 PM
RoyalsKenya top pick for royal honeymoonNew Zealand is a 25 to one shot of being the venue for Prince William's honeymoon.25 Mar 08:22 PM
LifestyleThe power of Anna WintourIn fashion circles and beyond — in the worlds of business, politics and entertainment — she's just Anna, a worthy peer to Oprah and Martha.24 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleThe write stuffBloggers have been elevated to front row status but now that they're 'in', can they maintain their objectivity?22 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelTravel book: <i>Oh Mexico!</i>Mexico City is notorious for its kidnappings, muggings and other criminal activities so why would a young Australian author choose to live there? 21 Mar 04:00 PM
TechnologyAnthony Doesburg: Cyber war risk is here and now, author claimsOthers dispute danger, but agree on the need to be prepared for attack.20 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelCanada: It's the bears that make the differenceThe little islands off Vancouver are relaxing hideaways, writes Rachel Ward.15 Mar 11:00 PM
TravelMendocino, CaliforniaThe stunning Pacific Coast scenery is enhanced by the surrounding bounty of beautiful food, outstanding wine, horse trekking and other activities in Northern California.13 Mar 08:23 PM
OpinionMark Lister: How to cut the risks from higher oil pricesMiddle East tension poses a threat to the delicate global recovery.11 Mar 04:30 PM
World8.9 Japan quake fifth largest since 1900Japan's biggest quake since records began triggered a shocking 10m tsunami. See how the quake ranks in history.11 Mar 10:05 AM
EntertainmentCleaning up in New YorkThe drummer for Dunedin’s cult indie band the Clean, Hamish Kilgour, tells Rebecca Barry about life in the Big Apple and how he remains Kiwi.10 Mar 04:30 PM
WorldPolygamists share flaw with fruit flyScientists have uncovered an odd fact about 19th-century Mormons: the more women in a household, the lower the birthrate.04 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentBreaking legs on broadwayA multimillion-dollar stage adaptation of Spider-Man has been plagued by broken limbs, stage collapses and walkouts. Critics have branded it a joke. But even before it's opened it's already breaking box-office records.03 Mar 04:00 PM
TravelSan Francisco: Ridin' a Skunk train to fungi townEwan McDonald meets a forester who bet his shirt on a love of mushrooms.02 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Remember Nothing And Other Reflections</i>For women of a certain (or uncertain) age, remembering nothing is not difficult. Remembering something is more problematic. Thus, women of a certain age will be enchanted by Nora Ephron's take on memory, or lack of it.01 Mar 04:30 PM