Australian OpenTennis: The guts and the gloryMaria Sharapova was named this week as the marquee player for the 2011 ASB Classic and is easily the biggest drawcard in the tournament's history.30 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentMariah Carey: 'Yes, I'm pregnant!' (Video)It's official: Mariah Carey and husband Nick Cannon are expecting their first child.28 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentAntony Starr moving onHe’s best known for <i>Outrageous Fortune</i> but Antony Starr hopes to bust preconceptions with new projects.28 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentAnd it's 'goodnight' from himAfter 40 years in television, the past 27 with <i>Fair Go</i>, one of the most-recognised faces in New Zealand is bowing out. Kevin Milne talks to Alan Perrott about the rights and wrongs of his escapades and TV ratings.27 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldWinston Churchill: Not his finest hourWinston Churchill is rightly remembered for leading Britain through her finest hour - but what if he also led the country through her most shameful hour?27 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentPainful truths from the cutting edge of comedyComedian Sarah Silverman has never been afraid of causing offence with her foul-mouthed stand-up routines. Now her frank autobiography has won plaudits from the most unlikely quarters, reports Paul Harris.26 Oct 05:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Life lessons</i>: Parris GoebelLife lessons from the hip-hop choreographer and dancer.26 Oct 04:30 PM
OpinionSPY: Gordon Ramsay's big meltdownEmbattled celebrity chef Gordon Ramsay, 43, has had a tough week.24 Oct 08:30 PM
EntertainmentSuddenly baby puts Fergie's bloke in leadJosh Duhamel makes his leading-man debut in a classic romcom.23 Oct 11:50 PM
OpinionFran O'Sullivan<i>Fran O'Sullivan:</i> Activist stunt made at Kiwis' expenseRobyn Malcolm taking on the PM over mining is one thing, but wrecking the livelihoods of NZ film workers is "just plain stupid", writes Fran O'Sullivan.22 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentRussell Brand's extravagant nuptialsRussell Brand and Katy Perry have arrived in Rajasthan for the beginning of their wedding festivities. 21 Oct 04:30 PM
WorldRamsay row sparks kitchen nightmareThe fiery 12-year relationship between the chef and the father-in-law who masterminded his business empire has gone off the boil.21 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleActing up about wineActor and vigneron Sam Neill is on record as saying that these days he's more interested in rave reviews for his wine than his big-screen exploits.21 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentPop star Beyonce pregnant - reportHip hop power couple Beyonce and Jay-Z are expecting the pitter patter of tiny feet, according to a report.21 Oct 01:53 AM
LifestyleAn extraordinary life<i>Viva</i> chats exclusively to Isabella Blow's former husband, Detmar, the author of a new book about the once-fabulous fashion icon.20 Oct 04:30 PM
LifestyleMemory of muse dealt a cruel blowIsabella Blow, the fashion stylist with a penchant for loony hats and a talent for discovering the Next Big Thing, died on May 7, 2007, at the age of 48, having drunk a quantity of the weedkiller Paraquat.20 Oct 12:00 PM
OpinionSPY: Can Kim Kardashian help Michael Hill?She is a perma-tanned reality TV star famed for her booty. He is a perma-tanned jeweller famed for his bling. Can it be love?19 Oct 08:30 PM
EntertainmentThe coolest guy in the roomHe's in cinemas right now playing an FBI agent. But it's been his television turn as <i>Mad Men</i>'s flawed but smouldering Don Draper that made Jon Ham a star - and helped elevate him to the sexiest man alive.19 Oct 04:30 PM
EntertainmentRed carpet at the London Film FestivalSee which stars hit the red carpet at premieres for this week's 54th London Film Festival.19 Oct 04:15 AM
EntertainmentAngry Kanye West shares 'banned' naked album cover"Yoooo they banned my album cover!!!!!" boomed indignant rapper Kanye West during a Twitter frenzy yesterday, venting his fury that the artwork for his new album, <i>My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy</i>, has been "banned" in the US.18 Oct 10:00 PM
EntertainmentSPY: Holmes in line for Henry's job?Riddle me this, amigos: If Oliver Driver killed his own television breakfast show why would TVNZ bosses hire him for theirs?17 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionJames Griffin: The way to go at a partyMy lifetime of extensive research into the hurly-burly world of social interaction that we call "parties" has finally yielded a staggering conclusion.17 Oct 08:30 PM
EntertainmentNew to the StreetActress, musician, model, schoolgirl... at just 16, Pearl McGlashan has a lot going on. By Sarah Lang.17 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandDan soars to new high with marriage proposalAll Black heart-throb Dan Carter hatched a plan to lure girlfriend Honor Dillon to Queenstown last weekend before asking her to marry him.15 Oct 04:30 PM
New ZealandAll Black star Dan Carter pops the questionWomen worldwide will be devastated - ABs heartthrob Dan Carter is off the market after proposing to girlfriend Honor Dillon.15 Oct 02:33 AM
