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TV star slams tabloid 'mafia'

Sleuth says reporters sent him chasing celebs

Sir Elton John's Kiwi babysitting offers

New dad Sir Elton John is being bombarded with Kiwi offers to babysit during his one-off gig in New Zealand.

Uber-rich, fast lane life of the F1 family

The motor-racing magnate faces a fight to stay in control of the glamour sport, writes Richard Williams.

Sport may be Pitt's golden ticket

Despite a long list of career hits, the movie star has yet to put an Oscar on his mantelpiece.

Michele Hewitson interview: Hayley Holt

Is this sports reporter hot? Well, yes, but also funny and clever.

Star waitress Lucy Lawless raises money for Starship

The end finally dawns for Robert Pattinson

As the hugely successful vampire saga which made him a star approaches its end, Robert Pattinson is pondering a life and career beyond his four well-paid years as Edward Cullen. He talks to Sanjiv Bhattacharya

Life after Lydia

When Julia Deans and her band Fur Patrol jetted out for Melbourne in 2001, they were the toast of our music industry. A decade on she tells Greg Dixon about the highs and lows that happened in between.

Thorny silence from 'desert rose'

Hobbit actor shows he's also a star behind the lens

Rugby World Cup; Rich and famous flock to final (+photos)

Helen Mirren unveiled

Helen Mirren talks to Tim Adams about why she never had children, finding her Russian roots, and her latest brace of movies.

Rena oil spill: Hoff begs fans to 'help out Kiwis'

Stars hit Auckland for semifinals

Royalty, sports stars, models and movie stars have all arrived in Auckland this weekend to catch the biggest games of the Rugby World Cup.

Coronation Street veteran dies

Coronation Street veteran Betty Driver has died at the age of 91.