EntertainmentDo hip-hop gigs always suck?This week our writers clash over live hip-hop and ask the burning question: do hip-hop gigs always suck? Joanna Hunkin says yes, Chris Schulz says no.22 Oct 08:30 PM
OpinionKarl Puschmann: Del Toro's last chanceWill Guillermo Del Toro’s new TV show The Strain convince Karl Puschmann of the director’s oft-talked about genius?22 Oct 03:30 AM
OpinionRose Matafeo: In defence of Mike MyersMike Myers has earned a bum rap in recent years, but for Rose Matafeo, he remains a comedy hero. She looks back at some of his greatest hits.21 Oct 09:00 PM
OpinionColin Hogg: Beyond gory births lie artful rewards'I can't watch it. There's too much midwifery," I wailed retreating from the television on my first few encounters with Call the Midwife.21 Oct 06:00 PM
OpinionPaul Casserly: The comfort of murderAfter writing off the series as pedestrian and dull, Paul Casserly has realised homegrown murder series The Brokenwood Mysteries is a charming delight.20 Oct 11:00 PM
EntertainmentPaul & Mike's battle of the micTwitter parody @MikePerfectHosk takes on Paul Henry's appointment as the new host of a TV, radio and online breakfast show.18 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentSecrets from The BlockOn the telly, there's not a thing out of place. It's beautiful, even if you don't agree with the fresh lick of paint or trendy bric-a-brac arranged so perfectly.18 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionDominic Corry: In praise of the action comedyAre action-comedy films making a comeback? Dominic Corry investigates.16 Oct 01:00 AM
EntertainmentIs Liam Neeson God?Our writers go head-to-head to debate the virtues of Liam Neeson - acting god or one trick pony?15 Oct 08:40 PM
EntertainmentSupergroove in Hall of FameTwenty years after they took New Zealand rock by storm, Supergroove is to be inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame.15 Oct 06:00 PM
EntertainmentPaul Henry to earn 'lots more money'Details are scarce on the cross-platform syndicated media show Paul Henry will host next year, largely because those decisions are yet to be made, but the host told The Diary he's set to earn "lots more money".14 Oct 04:00 PM
OpinionReview: Walking Dead's grisly returnWhen the horrors of the world become its entertainment, should we be concerned?14 Oct 04:00 PM
Entertainment10 Instagram stars to followSome celebs prefer narcissistic selfies. Some like to post pics of any freebies that come their way in an attempt to keep PR flacks happy, and the gift stream flowing.14 Oct 12:00 AM
EntertainmentBlock host gets engagedWe trawl through the gossip mags, so you don't have to.13 Oct 09:30 PM
EntertainmentSuccess for Kiwi flattie showJJ Fong, Perlina Lau and Ally Xue are three Auckland actresses who decided they wanted to make a comedy series based around their own experiences as New Zealanders - so they did.13 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentStar's secret wife arrives in NZThe temperature’s not the only thing heating up this Spring — the love lives of some of our favourite celebrities are also sizzling.12 Oct 09:00 PM
OpinionConcert review: Justin Timberlake, Vector ArenaVector Arena was treated to some impressive southern hospitality last night, with Tennessee kid Justin Timberlake playing his first Auckland show of three.12 Oct 10:21 AM
EntertainmentOutrageous Fortune prequel castAs Outrageous Fortune prequel Westside Story starts shooting in Auckland, the cast are revealed.10 Oct 07:05 PM
OpinionDominic Corry: Top 5 creepy doll filmsHorror movie fan Dominic Corry takes a look at some of the creepiest doll movies around.10 Oct 12:00 AM
EntertainmentMKR contestants' epic failWe chat to eliminated My Kitchen Rules contestants Ian and Sandie.09 Oct 11:30 PM
OpinionKarl Puschmann: More TV superheroes will be superfluousA media mastermind must be behind this deluge of do-gooders, writes Karl Puschmann.09 Oct 08:35 PM
OpinionLorde's new song: For and againstI don't want to be that guy. You know the type, the sweaty dude sitting behind his computer, gleefully hurling hurtful insults at pop stars in posts typed all in caps on YouTube videos.08 Oct 08:35 PM
EntertainmentUndercooked lamb earns MKR duo a 'zero'We chat to shamed My Kitchen Rules contestants Dan and Sam after they served an inedible dish of undercooked lamb to the judges.08 Oct 08:00 PM
EntertainmentGame's creepy face scan failNBA 2K15 was released stateside today and the wildly popular basketball series already has fans in a spin.08 Oct 04:00 AM
OpinionKarl Puschmann: Web series worth watchingThe standard of online web series' has exploded to new heights over the past few years. Karl Puschmann shares the funniest shows you won't find on television.08 Oct 01:00 AM
OpinionColin Hogg: Fooling around pays off for Jono and BenMaybe I'm just deranged from all the politics I've had to look at on television lately, but I watched Jono and Ben at Ten on TV3 on Friday night and I laughed like I've never laughed at those fools....07 Oct 04:00 PM
EntertainmentHobbit's intense new artAn angry, mud-streaked and sword-wielding Bilbo Baggins is the star of the new Hobbit poster.07 Oct 03:00 AM
EntertainmentClooney wedding: All the gossWe trawl through the gossip mags, so you don't have to.06 Oct 04:00 AM
EntertainmentAkl power cut: 21 responsesYesterday, a massive power cut hit Auckland's leafy eastern suburbs. Many palatial homes and popular cafes are still without power, and police are crediting BMW drivers with taking care on the roads despite no traffic lights.05 Oct 11:15 PM
EntertainmentDiary: Crowe's open homeFormer Black Caps captain Martin Crowe is selling a three-bedroom 1.7ha lifestyle property in Kaipara privately on Trade Me, and says "it's a must-sell situation".30 Sep 04:00 PM
