EntertainmentSoul-baring revelations with a smattering of humourA near-full house of fans greeted Australian writer Thomas Keneally when he walked on stage at the ASB Centre yesterday morning for an hour of soul-baring revelations and a great deal of humour. 15 May 06:49 AM
EntertainmentA literary approach to deathLionel Shriver and Charlie Higson tackle the sensitive topic of death in very different ways.15 May 05:54 AM
PhotosPlay photo competition - Day 10A selection of entries from the Play photo competition.15 May 02:18 AM
TravelPataua North: Eco-retreat is natural flight of fancyTahi, once an old farm, is now a haven for endangered bird life, says Jim Eagles.14 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleBeauty: Fingers, toes, anything goesChoosing a colour is just one of the ways to make your nails look their best.14 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: <i>The Habit of Art</i>This imaginary 1972 meeting between poet W.H. Auden and composer Benjamin Britten is an absolute cracker.14 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentNaomi Watts to play Marilyn Monroe in new movieTitled <i>Blonde</i>, the film will be based on the controversial book by the same name, which details the late actress's love affairs and encounters on the casting couch.14 May 04:30 AM
TechnologyReview: <i>Halo: Reach</i> online betaA runthrough of the <i>Halo: Reach</i> online beta suggests the biggest game of the year is coming along smoothly, save for a few niggles.14 May 02:00 AM
EntertainmentHow Jake Gyllenhaal became a Hollywood Prince"More women flirted with me," laughs Jake Gyllenhaal, "when I shaved my head as a marine in <i>Jarhead</i> than when I got big muscles and had long hair in <i>Prince of Persia</i>."13 May 11:00 PM
PhotosPlay photo competition - Day 9A selection of entries from the Play photo competition.13 May 10:47 PM
All BlacksRugby: Plenty riding on Blues-Chiefs derbyThe Blues-Chiefs confrontation tomorrow at Eden Park will offer huge bragging rights to the victor.13 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleThe soup kitchen (+recipes)Winter is just around the corner so it's time to start using seasonal vegetables to create comforting and tasty soups.13 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHorrifying a new generation<i>A Nightmare on Elm Street</i> is the latest horror film to be remade. Rene Rodriguez looks at a few others.13 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleBack row diaryAustralian Fashion Week celebrated its 15th year last week - <i>Viva</i> reports from the back row.13 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleItalians take it from the topIt is without doubt one of the great global brands, producing some of the world's finest wines.13 May 03:00 PM
LifestyleKiwi designer creates wardrobe for British first ladyBritain's new first lady Samantha Cameron was dressed by New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead.13 May 04:54 AM
EntertainmentMovie review: <i>Robin Hood</i>In its strident efforts to be historically plausible, this latest <i>Robin Hood</i> may do away with many past traditions, among them the whole robbing from the rich policy of past incumbents.13 May 02:00 AM
Super RugbySuper 14: Experts divided over semis makeupFormer All Blacks back Hurricanes to make top four but not all are convinced Crusaders will join them.13 May 12:00 AM
PhotosPlay photo competition - Day 8A selection of entries from the Play photo competition.12 May 10:24 PM
EntertainmentCannes review: <i>Robin Hood</i> premiereScott packages his elements well, going for gritty realism in the battle scenes... But his take on this myth is as chilly as a northerly wind.12 May 08:03 PM
Entertainment<i>Comedy Fest Review:</i> Jarred Fell, Pani & PaniFell, a 2010 Billy T. Award Nominee, is rude, suggestive and sex-crazed, asking the many audience members he uses during the show about their sex lives.12 May 04:00 PM
TechnologyGame review: Alan WakeGame makers have been thinking outside the box and offering genre-bending titles like the long-awaited Alan Wake, first announced in 2005.12 May 04:00 PM
