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
EntertainmentFarmer Pimp: Going it aloneFarmer Pimp have put out their first album independently, despite offers.11 May 04:00 PM
OpinionChris Rattue<i>Chris Rattue:</i> Signing a win for failing WarriorsHail the Warriors - but our befuddled league club should think again before getting too smug.11 May 04:00 PM
PhotosPlay photo competition - Day 6A selection of entries from the Play photo competition.11 May 04:05 AM
LifestyleChocolate, red wine and coffee not on healthy heart listStop kidding yourself, The Australian Heart Foundation says, there is no cardiovascular health benefit from eating chocolate or drinking red wine.11 May 02:40 AM
NRLNRL: Thurston re-signs with Cowboys as Gasnier mulls comebackAustralian test halfback Johnathan Thurston has confirmed he will stay with the North Queensland Cowboys for another three years.11 May 01:54 AM
TechnologyiPadding - the cost of cutting edge coolHow much will the iPad cost in New Zealand? Still no idea, but it might pay to butter up the bank manager now.11 May 01:43 AM
TravelEngland: Taking in the sights of Robin's 'hood'Amy Laughinghouse finds Nottingham abuzz over the outlaw's latest incarnation.10 May 10:00 PM
TravelShowcasing our natural beautyOnce upon a time it seemed to me the Department of Conservation's basic aim was to lock up the vast areas under its control and throw away the key.10 May 05:00 PM
New ZealandEvil face sours sweet treatA woman seeking a late-night snack was shocked to find a demonic face carved into one of her tinned pears.10 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleAboriginal teenager eyes world's catwalksSamantha Harris's mother was one of the "Stolen Generations", removed from her parents because she was black.10 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleA Nobu traditionHis restaurants are world famous, his face increasingly so, but for Nobu Matsushisa it's still all about the dining customer.10 May 04:00 PM
Entertainment<i>Review:</i> Charles Lloyd New Quartet at Bruce Mason CentreAt its most pure and best, jazz is a live art where musicians disassemble, explore, then reconstruct melodies and rhythms right before your ears.10 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentMaid of the HoodCate Blanchett is not your average damsel in distress in Ridley Scott's epic new film <i>Robin Hood</i>.10 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleGood taste: Emissions reductionCue the bubbly this month because it marks 16 years since I wrote my first wine column; even if it's not a round number, it's a good excuse to drink bubbles.10 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBig US opening weekend for <i>Iron Man 2</i>The victory of <i>Iron Man 2</i>, which is only available in 2-D, comes as 3-D films like <i>Avatar</i> and <i>Alice in Wonderland</i> have recently dominated the box office.10 May 04:04 AM
PhotosPlay photo competition - Day 5A selection of entries from the Play photo competition. 10 May 02:46 AM
TravelBolivia: Riding the Death RoadKate Chapman takes on the old route between Bolivia's capital La Paz and the popular weekend getaway of Coroico.10 May 02:10 AM
EntertainmentGame review: <i>2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa</i>Lacking the depth that the excellent Fifa 10 offered, this World Cup special is still worth it for football fans.09 May 04:00 PM
Lifestyle<i>Sal Rose</i>, Mt AlbertTurned away from Sal Rose's doors one recent Saturday night, we came back for another go on Sunday night. Second time lucky - just.09 May 04:00 PM
EntertainmentTV Review: <i>The Middle</i>You couldn't accuse <i>The Middle</i> of raising expectations it's not going to fulfil. 09 May 04:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Valley of vinesThe country's second largest wine region is showing loads of promise.09 May 04:00 PM
Super RugbySuper 14: The final playoff equationCrusaders and Hurricanes have their semifinal fates in their own hands. 09 May 04:00 PM
Football World CupSoccer: Selection nerves on eve of Cup namingAll Whites coach Ricki Herbert stays silent about last-minute prospects.09 May 04:00 PM
TravelEngland: Utterly wutheredKerri Jackson is transported back in time while on a pilgrimage to Bronte Country.09 May 04:00 PM
