EntertainmentOscars ceremony - liveAll the awards, all the dance numbers! Our panel of entertainment experts provide commentary on the Oscars 2015 ceremony.22 Feb 10:30 PM
EntertainmentSmall odds in Oscar nailbiterThe Oscar best-picture race has turned into a nailbiter. The coming-of-age tale Boyhood was, until a fortnight ago, the strong favourite to win the industry's top prize.22 Feb 06:00 PM
EntertainmentThe pre-Academy AwardsBefore the little gold men are handed out, there's just time to reflect on the highs and lows of the three-month campaign trail. Here are our awards season awards.22 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentPics: The glam, the glitzThe stars walk the red carpet of the 2015 Oscars.22 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentBest ever Oscar speechesFrom Gwyneth Paltrow thanking the whole auditorium to Angelina Jolie declaring her love for her brother, we round up the most memorable speeches.22 Feb 01:05 AM
LifestyleA peek inside the $125K Oscars goodie bagEven Hollywood stars leaving the Oscars probably won’t be feeling too sorry for themselves and it’s easy to see when you check out the contents of their free stash.20 Feb 03:00 AM
OpinionDominic CorryDominic Corry: When the Oscars got it wrongThere has been some controversy leading up to this year's Academy Awards. Dominic Corry notes ten instances where the Oscars got it wrong.20 Feb 12:00 AM
LifestyleMost memorable Oscar's dresses (+gallery)As the 87th Academy Awards are due to take place in Hollywood, here we take a look back at the last twenty years of gowns worn by Best Actress winners.19 Feb 10:15 PM
OpinionKatharina Lindner: Golden statue with a white soulWith the Academy Awards ceremony on Monday, it's worth reflecting on some of the criticism triggered by the Oscar nominations.19 Feb 08:35 PM
LifestyleOscars: 20 years of Best Actress dressesLeading ladies nominated for Best Actress are under the most pressure to pull off a look that will make them look stylish and glamorous. We take a look back at the last twenty years of dresses worn by Best Actress winners.19 Feb 08:30 PM
EntertainmentFact-checking American SniperThe 87th Academy Awards are coming this weekend, and the military blockbuster American Sniper has been nominated for six Oscars, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Bradley Cooper's role as Navy SEAL sharpshooter Chris Kyle.18 Feb 11:00 PM
Entertainment'Cheeky' musical show promised for OscarsLady Gaga. Jennifer Hudson. Common and John Legend. Adam Levine. Rita Ora. Tegan & Sara. Tim McGraw.17 Feb 03:00 AM
EntertainmentShameless hunt for an OscarIn Hollywood, in the desperate last days of the Oscars race, it's hard to escape the campaign ads, whether or not you're a member of the Academy.16 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentRevealed: This year's Hollywood Vanity Fair coverPoor Amy Adams looks a little precarious on the cover of Vanity Fair's 2015 Hollywood issue. But hey, getting awkwardly hoisted onto Channing Tatum's shoulder is a small price to pay to be a part of the ever-buzzy annual photo shoot.04 Feb 02:30 AM
OpinionDominic CorryDominic Corry: This year's most offensive Oscar snubsDominic Corry takes a look at the movies snubbed by the Oscars this year.23 Jan 12:00 AM
EntertainmentGeorge Lucas blasts 'political' OscarsMoviemaker George Lucas has blasted the Academy Awards as a political campaign which does not recognise real artistic talent after Selma star David Oyelowo and director Ava Duvernay were shut out of the Oscars nominations.19 Jan 02:00 AM
OpinionAlyssa Rosenberg: Worst of the OscarsI've been trying hard to resist the feel-bad urges of outrage, particularly when they come from a predicable source.19 Jan 12:00 AM
LifestyleOscars: What they're likely to wearWe take a look at what the stars are likely to wear at this year's upcoming Oscars night.18 Jan 10:05 PM
EntertainmentDouble Oscar tick for writerIt's been a while since Kiwis have been up for Oscars for something other than technical or musical work.16 Jan 04:00 PM
Entertainment10 burning questions about the OscarsThe nominations for the 2015 Academy Awards will be announced in the wee small hours tomorrow, New Zealand time. Here's 10 points to look out for ...14 Jan 11:00 PM
New ZealandKiwi's Hawking movie up for awardsThis could be the week NZ writer Anthony McCarten goes from well-regarded novelist and playwright to Oscar-nominated scriptwriter and producer.09 Jan 04:00 PM
EntertainmentThis year's Oscar favouritesAnother awards season has begun, and a handful of ceremonies have already taken place, bestowing honors on the year's best movies. Or, in some cases, the year's pretty good movies.04 Dec 02:15 AM
EntertainmentTravolta gaff a gainIdina Menzel has revealed everything is "cool'' between her and John Travolta.22 Mar 12:39 AM
EntertainmentNostalgic Disney songsWe've put together a mix of Disney songs that will transport you back to your childhood.07 Mar 01:00 AM
EntertainmentThe Simpsons' Oscars selfieThe Simpsons has parodied Ellen DeGeneres' record-breaking Oscars selfie, reimagining it in cartoon form with added Homer and Bart Simpson.05 Mar 08:15 PM
LifestyleOscars afterparty fashionThe Vanity Fair Oscar's Afterparty gives us one last chance to scrutinize fashion on the red carpet.04 Mar 10:25 PM