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Joe Parker, the magic man and Muhummad Ali

A chance encounter with master illusionist Siegfried Fischbacher in Las Vegas last week has reminded Kiwi heavyweight champ Joseph Parker of a valuable old trick - stay humble and always remember where you come from.

Valentine's Weekend Watch: Crooked lawyers, celebrity ballers and our beloved X Factor

In Weekend Watch, New Zealand TV-obsessed website The Spinoff curates Weekend Watch, their selection of the best places to rest your weary eyes on your days off, selected by Spinoff editor Duncan Greive (DG) or staff writer Alex Casey (AC). Enjoy!

Jess Denham: Best cliche-free romantic films for Valentine's Day

Sick of over-rated lovey-dovey films? Jess Denham lists some amazing romantic movies to watch this Valentine's Day, without all the cheesey cliches.

Paul Casserly: My love-hate relationship with Top Gear

He's tired of Top Gear, and yet Paul Casserly keeps coming back for more ...

NZ on Screen: Valentine's Day love songs

NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner gives you some inspiration for Valentine’s Day tomorrow with this selection of great New Zealand love songs.

NZ rocker bailed over assault

Kiwi rocker Jon Stevens produced a medical certificate to explain his absence from yesterday where he was due to face assault charges in relation to his fiancee Jodhi Meares.

Kiwi celeb snaps of the week

Kiwi celebs get snap-happy around the globe. Rachel Glucina rounds up the best pics from this week.

Our First Home's numbingly nice cast

The Spinoff's Duncan Greive watched Our First Home‘s opening week, and came away convinced that the three families at its core – considerate and good-hearted as they are – just shouldn’t be on TV.

Siobhan Keogh: Why I was wrong about BioWare

Tastes in video games can often change. Siobhan Keogh admits she may have been wrong about some of the games she's rejected.

Finding romance in video games

What could be better than battling dragons and falling in love? Siobhan Keogh takes a look at romance in video games.

Who should win Song of the Year?

The Song of the Year is one of the many Grammy Awards being given out on Monday, New Zealand time. We asked some of our favourite ZM presenters which is their pick to win.

Dominic Corry: The best James Bond-inspired films

Spy movie Kingsman: The Secret Service inspired Dominic Corry to take a look at some of his favourite Bond-inspired films.

Celeb snaps from the Nines

While the weekend's tournament has been criticised by some fans for lacking more energy and vibe (probably to the cops' relief), plenty of high-profile fans got into the spirit of the NRL Auckland Nines.

Paul Casserly: The return of Seven Sharp and Campbell Live

Beards and birthdays. Paul Casserly breaks down the return of Seven Sharp and Campbell Live.

The Diary: Heidi the star at private party with Eric Watson

Heidi Klum was the star attraction at a party at SkyCity; and Flight of the Conchords are in talks to embark on another tour.

Weekend Watch: Murder, madness and magicians

The Spinoff takes the stress out of your time with the remote, pointing out the five best places to rest your eyes on your days off.

Dominic Corry: Seven times actors should have said 'no'

In light of Johnny Depp's disastrous new movie Mortdecai, Dominic Corry cites seven other instances of movie stars taking on roles they shouldn't have.

NZ on Screen: Classic NZ music festivals

Didn’t get to go to Laneway? Missing the Big Day Out? NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner re-visits some of the legendary Kiwi music festivals of the past.