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
TravelCanada: Skiing in the footsteps of giantsWhistler offers an Olympic challenge, says Sarah Ivey.12 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentFewer films at Cannes reflects hard timesHard times for the Cannes Film Festival, at least in terms of the splashy Hollywood films for which the world's most prestigious cinema showcase is known.12 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleFashion by the bookAuthor Angela Lassig fills a much-needed gap by publishing a book on 25 New Zealand fashion designers.12 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDeftones: <i>Diamond Eyes</i>On <i>Diamond Eyes</i> Chino is back to his shrieking, yowling, and soaring best with a unique voice that sounds like he's singing through a loud hailer.12 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: <i>The Secret in Their Eyes</i>Timely thrills from troubled Argentina.12 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRockabilly queen to tourThere's something for everybody with Wanda Jackson, Florence Welch and Common on tour.12 May 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Comedy Fest Review:</i> Tarun Mohanbhai, The ComediettesThere are fewer Indian jokes this year, even though they are clearly what the audience is after - the thick accents Mohanbhai did pull out had the room roaring.12 May 04:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>Cin Cin on Quay</i>, Auckland CBDAn Auckland stalwart shows it still has plenty of gloss in its style and service.12 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMovie review: <i>Letters to Juliet</i>With a script lacking in imagination and a predictable plotline, <i>Letters to Juliet</i> is quite simply overwhelmed by romantic cliches.12 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentKate Nash: <i>My Best Friend Is You</i>It starts very distinctively Kate Nash: all pretty piano, stirring strings, claps, and her voice - sweet as pain au chocolate.12 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: When worlds collideWinemakers often have the best results when they combine old practices with new techniques.12 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTV Eye: More fluff than clawsThe new <i>Underbelly</i> lacks tension in its portrayal of King's Cross life, writes Linda Herrick.12 May 04:00 PM
Super RugbyRugby: Weepu throws injury scare through HurricanesHalfback Piri Weepu is in doubt for the Hurricanes' must-win match against the Waratahs.12 May 01:28 AM
EntertainmentPrequel to <i>Spartacus</i> plannedThe six-episode miniseries leading up to Spartacus' arrival as a captured Thracian slave will see actors Lucy Lawless and John Hannah take centre stage.12 May 12:25 AM
PhotosPlay photo competition - Day 7A selection of entries from the Play photo competition.11 May 10:48 PM
EntertainmentSocial media puts the boot into reality tellyWhen it comes to keeping secrets, reality TV producers don't typically have the same luxuries as their scripted TV counterparts.11 May 09:26 PM
EntertainmentTV pick of the week: <i>Cougar Town</i>Just as the meanings of "gay" and "sweet" have evolved over time, "cougar" no longer refers to <i>Felis concolor</i>, a large tawny cat of North America and South America (endangered in some areas).11 May 04:00 PM
TravelWest Coast: How Denniston rose againDoC restores an historic coal mine in the foothills of the Southern Alps as a heritage tourist attraction.11 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleArt of glassFour glass artists tell us why they chose the medium and what inspires their unique creations.11 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTom's fighting spirit pays offFather of five Thomas Ben has come out on top to become New Zealand's first <i>Apprentice</i> winner.11 May 04:00 PM
KahuTV model quest keeping eye out for Maori talent<i>NZ's Next Top Model</i> organisers say a Maori model will have better overseas opportunities because "it's a special NZ look".11 May 04:00 PM
