OpinionRhys Darby: Addictive digital blocks have a secret agendaIt feels to me like there's a global movement being run by a secret society intent on mind-controlling our children, writes Rhys Darby.04 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Pushy parents turn play time into boot campThe other day I came across the phenomenon known as competitive parenting.28 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Fun with frisbee great way to meet villagersFed up with the beach side bliss in Zanzibar, the family and I decided to re-embark on some more African adventure, this time with the Child Fund organisation.21 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: I'm an emotional wreck but I made it to the topI was starting to lose it, I could feel it. "Resort to comedy, use your imagination!" I said to myself, writes Rhys Darby.14 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Drugged up on an alien landscapeRhys Darby continues his travels in Africa - hampered by a fever and sore throat. "All drugged up I feel much better. Up here it's like living on a weird rock planet in another world."07 Jul 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: 'Killer' ants, photos with me part of Kibo climbWalking gently uphill on a track for four hours. We passed through some rain forest and enjoyed the spectacle of colobus monkeys dancing in the trees.30 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Tourist trap close callI realised I was being physically blocked from leaving the store, writes Rhys Darby. Feeling vulnerable on my own and bullied I suddenly panicked like a claustrophobic in a sleeping bag.23 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Excuse me while I kiss the sky on African tripToday I woke up with a hiss and a roar, not because I was raring to go but because my 3-year-old body-slammed me.16 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Bring in the Pied Piper of Mars to save planetNasa's Mars rover Curiosity finally caused some real curiosity last week with a photo of what appeared to be a "rat" on Mars, writes Rhys Darby.09 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: When school lessons become a little hairy...Well, it was only a matter of time ... but yes, I'm pleased to announce there's been another sighting of the Agogwe in Africa.02 Jun 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: 3D food about going back to the futureI watched the Back to the Future trilogy with my 7-year-old last week.26 May 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Join me out of Africa as we raise micro loansI'm going to be climbing Mt Kilimanjaro next month to raise money for World Vision's newest initiative; microfinance: World Vision Micro.19 May 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Nothing to fear but fear itself and Doctor WhoYes, that's right, I let my 7-year-old boy watch Doctor Who. He loves itm writes Rhys Darby. He's watched all of the David Tennant episodes.05 May 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Marching to a different beat on Anzac week"It's Anzac week. We should do something," he said. "Let's dress up!" I said.28 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Welcome to Mars but there's no going backIt will be almost impossible to readjust back to Earth's much stronger gravity once they've spent time on Mars, writes Rhys Darby.21 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Two Cornish rappers and a Casiotone to goMy Cornish rappers have arrived, writes Rhys Darby. I'm really happy that I could start this week's column with that sentence.14 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Power of the brain can be somewhat alarmingSo I've been shooting this comedy pilot for the ABC network in America.07 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Another alien infiltrates the shores of AmericaLast week was crazy. We went up to the beach house for the first time in a long time only to discover the kitchen ceiling had caved in!31 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: A funny thing about lifeI turned 39 last week. It was probably the quietest birthday I've ever had but for some reason it hit me the most emotionally.24 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: My victory over the Red BaronLast night my wife and I were attacked in bed by mosquitoes. Considering this weather I'm sure a lot of you have been through this predicament.17 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Giant-slaying with skateboardIt's not the first time I've done this in my 17 years of stand-up but it is the first time I've bled uncontrollably from the fist.10 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Rude red Mini is my nemesisMy blue Fiat 500 has a nemesis, writes Rhys Darby. Almost every day I've come across it, a red Mini darts in front of me at the lights and steals my hotel parking spot.03 Mar 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Car dancing on streets of LAThe freeways of America are like giant veins twisting and turning, rushing life from one zone to the next, writes Rhys Darby.24 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: I'm off, like bad cheeseHello readers, it's the Darby here. Well, like a cheese that's been left out in the heat, I'm off again.17 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Depp beats me - justHello sons of beaches, daughters of blue skies, I'm back. What a hot summer eh?10 Feb 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: The end was nigh...I never believed the world would suddenly end, but I liked the idea that it was possible.23 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Poetry and thoughts for the end of the worldThis will be my last column before the end of the world. With that in mind, I've decided to divide this one up into three sections.16 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Fake snow joyWell folks, it's that time of year again! The Christmas season is upon us. Often a confusing time of the year for those visiting the Southern Hemisphere.09 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionFrozen snail in the stir-fryNow we all know he's famous for adventuring around the world and eating bugs but guess what?02 Dec 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: I declare summer openSummer is here, everyone. I'm officially making the call. In fact, I decided to make the call last week. I'm just putting it in writing for you now, writes Rhys Darby.25 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Time for the boy to ride a bikeThere comes a time in every man's life when he has to learn to ride a bike. That time is rapidly approaching for my 7-year-old, writes Rhys Darby.18 Nov 04:30 PM
OpinionRhys Darby: Real men don't need directionsA VIP invitation arrived in the mail for Big Boys Toys, an extravaganza of all things masculine and cool11 Nov 04:30 PM
