EntertainmentAmerican actress wins top Qantas awardYou may know Vera Farmiga as the sexually charged businesswoman in <i>Up In The Air</i>, but the Oscar-nominated star won the award for best actress in a feature film here in New Zealand.19 Sep 01:39 AM
New ZealandAct's next-in-line supports HideThe woman who would replace David Garrett should he leave Parliament says she "unreservedly" backs Act leader Rodney Hide.17 Sep 03:43 AM
EntertainmentStar roasts movie industry for keeping women downGemma Arterton has hit out at the film world for putting women in 'the background' and says she has been seen as 'a piece of ass'.16 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentLong live the McQueenWith his mix of machismo and unruffled froideur, Steve McQueen was always going to be a hard act to follow. Thirty years after his death, Geoffrey McNab considers whether McQueen is still the ultimate movie star.15 Sep 06:00 PM
EntertainmentThe philosopher StoneAfter a decade of critical and box offices misses, Oliver Stone returns with a much-praised sequel to the decade-defining <i>Wall Street</i>.15 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentSPY: Sir Ian McKellen in HobbitLegendary British actor Sir Ian McKellen is expected to reprise his role as Gandalf in the long-awaited movie <i>The Hobbit</i>.15 Sep 01:00 AM
EntertainmentIsla Fisher welcomes second childIsla Fisher and Sacha Baron Cohen have reportedly become parents for the second time.14 Sep 12:13 AM
EntertainmentPETA has beef with Lady Gaga's meaty get-upLady Gaga’s meaty get-up at the MTV Video Music Awards has caused a stir with animal rights group, PETA.13 Sep 10:00 PM
EntertainmentSusan Boyle 'devastated' over Lou Reed song snubScottish songbird Susan Boyle left in tears after Lou Reed refused to allow her to sing one of his songs.09 Sep 10:00 PM
LifestyleLife with the other halfChristmases in Switzerland, red-carpet premieres in Cannes, fishing expeditions off the front deck ... Life for the super-wealthy can be pretty fabulous. But, you don't need to be rich to lead such a covetable lifestyle.09 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentSPY: Celebrities tweet about ChchRachel Glucina looks at the latest celebrity tweets on the Christchurch earthquake.07 Sep 09:47 PM
WorldIndependents put Gillard into Australia's top jobJulia Gillard has finally been confirmed as Australia's first elected female Prime Minister, more than two weeks after an election that has now given her a razor-thin majority.07 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldThe hard work starts for GillardJulia Gillard's nail-biting victory over Opposition leader Tony Abbott, 17 days after Australians went to the polls, has hardly been convincing, writes Greg Ansley.07 Sep 05:30 PM
WorldGillard, Labor to govern Australia with independentsJulia Gillard will continue as Prime Minister of Australia after two independent MPs pledged allegiance to the Labor Party this afternoon.07 Sep 07:03 AM
EntertainmentSPY: Happy Hotchins on holiday, stillIt seems living the life of Riley hasn't worn off for <b>Mark Hotchin</b> and his wife <b>Amanda</b>. The pair may have been wiped from the latest <i>NBR</i> Rich List, but they seem to have enough money to roll about in Rome.06 Sep 12:00 AM
EntertainmentBetter late than never for Alan DaleStarting an acting career in LA in his 50s proved a fruitful move for Alan Dale, writes Jacqueline Smith.01 Sep 05:30 PM
EntertainmentParis Hilton charged, thought cocaine was 'gum'Paris Hilton has reportedly been charged with felony possession of a controlled substance after her cocaine bust.30 Aug 10:00 PM
OpinionSPY: Paquin's dress and the criticsRachel Glucina reports on Anna and Stephen's Emmy night Holly-moon.30 Aug 09:30 PM
EntertainmentRed carpet style at the 2010 Emmy AwardsPhotos of the stars as they arrive for the Primetime Emmy Awards in Los Angeles.29 Aug 10:02 PM
