EntertainmentSwift 'dead' after Madonna praiseOur social media scout Cam Mansel gives you the run down of things you might have missed in the weird and wonderful world of celebrity social media.29 Jan 04:00 AM
LifestyleHow to keep cool on hot daysAre neck, hand or forearm cooling, ice-cube sucking or cold showers effective ways to lose heat on those dog days of summer? Can sports clothing keep you cool by wicking away sweat?29 Jan 03:20 AM
EntertainmentThe new TV show you need to seeFans of the original Danish crime series The Killing and other Scandi-noir shows of past years are directed towards Fortitude, the Norwegian-set drama with an international cast.29 Jan 02:30 AM
OpinionStephanie Merry: What happened to Johnny Depp?In his latest comedy caper Mortdecai, Johnny Depp has delivered yet another ham that only forgiving fans could love. What has brought him to this, asks Stephine Merry.29 Jan 12:00 AM
EntertainmentUsher surprises fans with street performanceR&B superstar Usher has stunned fans in Los Angeles by posing as a masked street performer, before revealing his true identity.28 Jan 11:00 PM
BusinessMcDonald's launching table serviceFast food chain McDonald's is making a radical change to its counter and drive through services, trialling table service and customisable gourmet burgers.28 Jan 11:00 PM
LifestyleCrying guys - why the taboo?When I cried in public, I refused to hide it - not at funerals, not at the movies when the house lights came up...28 Jan 06:30 PM
BusinessSky TV grounds cricket droneSky TV's drone camera has been grounded until the Cricket World Cup following an incident in Dunedin.28 Jan 04:00 PM
New ZealandPilot's bike idea flies the globeA Kiwi adventure pilot who decided to strap mountain bikes under the wings of his plane is surprised to find himself suddenly world famous.28 Jan 04:00 PM
OpinionThe rules of cheatingBeing cheated on is betrayal of trust - the knowledge that the rules were broken. It hurts a lot, writes Jill Goldson.28 Jan 01:30 AM
EntertainmentHas the next Indiana Jones been found?Chris Pratt has quickly become an A-list star after making Guardians Of The Galaxy a massive hit last year - the adventure spoof film brought in $800m internationally.28 Jan 12:25 AM
EntertainmentActor's weight loss shockIn October, he debuted his thinner frame at the Birdman premiere in New York.27 Jan 09:20 PM
OpinionColin Hogg: A rare treat - some seriously good TVIn less than a week in this still-new year I've found two reasons to take television seriously, though I'm sure the feeling won't last.27 Jan 08:33 PM
BasketballFuture bright for US-bound teenagerAs the Breakers warmed down after a long, physical training session at their Mairangi Bay gym yesterday, the team's 16-year-old prodigy, Tai Wynyard, was out on the floor practising dunks.27 Jan 04:00 PM
World5C rise in temperature tipped for AustraliaAustralia is on course to experience some of the world's most extreme temperature increases as well as more torrential rain and increased flooding, a new report shows.27 Jan 04:00 PM
New Zealand'I screamed, but no one came'As Tamara Cuttriss blacked out and went under the water her last thought was: "This is it. What a waste. I haven't even lived yet."27 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSam Smith to pay royalties to rocker Tom PettyIt hasn't been the best month for singer Sam Smith.26 Jan 11:00 PM
EntertainmentWhisky helped actress get through NZ shootOne day of filming for Z for Zachariah was so unbearably cold, Margot Robbie and her co-stars had to keep warm by swigging whisky.26 Jan 09:15 PM
LifestyleUS, UK in chocolate warsHershey’s has won a legal battle that means British-made Cadbury's chocolate can't be sold on American shelves.26 Jan 07:42 PM
LifestyleWinning artwork smashedThe winning sculpture at a New Zealand outdoor art exhibition is among a number of works vandalised in the opening weekend of the free public event.26 Jan 04:00 PM
BusinessApartment life: Ups and downsPrime Minister John Key has said apartments are an option for first-home buyers. Property editor Anne Gibson explores the pros and cons.26 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSizzling Laneway hits its strideIf there's a year that Laneway has come of age, mark it down as this one.26 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentEx-spies infiltrate Hollywood"When I left the CIA, if you were going to ask me, 'Would you write about espionage?' I'd say, 'Absolutely not.' So why are former CIA officers turning up in Hollywood?25 Jan 09:13 PM
OpinionHarkanwal SinghCommuting interactive: How transport has changed in New ZealandAn interactive map reveals the change in commuting patterns in New Zealand since 2001.25 Jan 06:37 AM
EntertainmentWhy Kiwi actors are choosing fame in AustraliaBeing world famous in New Zealand is all very well, but a new, fresh-faced wave of New Zealand actors is choosing to be world famous in Australia.23 Jan 06:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Diary: Heidi Klum wants Auckland to judge her undiesAn episode for the upcoming season of Germany's Next Top Model will be filmed in Auckland next week.23 Jan 04:00 PM
LifestyleRevealed: What's in those fries"Potatoes, thank goodness! That's a good start," former Mythbusters host Grant Imahara says as he goes on to reveal the 13 other ingredients contained in the US version of the McDonald's fry.23 Jan 03:38 AM
EntertainmentPrankster George strikes againSerial pranker George Clooney has struck again. Actress Evan Rachel Wood was pranked by her <i>Ides of March</i> co-star George Clooney at the Venice Film Festival in Italy.23 Jan 01:30 AM
LifestyleDo you really need carbs to recover from exercise?Recent research suggests carbohydrate-rich foods may not be helping exercise recovery as previously thought and their potential link with metabolic diseases are raising questions.22 Jan 06:30 PM
EntertainmentVampire stars want your cashA Kickstarter campaign by Jemaine Clement and Taika Waititi to raise $400k to self-distribute their vampire movie What We Do in the Shadows in the US has been criticised.22 Jan 05:20 PM
New ZealandTree lovers vow to fight onTree campaigners are vowing to go to court if Auckland's roading authority presses on with plans to chop down six 80-year-old pohutukawa.22 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentLindsay Lohan hospitalised with rare virusLindsay Lohan has been hospitalised in London with a rare virus.22 Jan 05:00 AM
