More well known for his award-winning children's stories than adult sci-fi.

Like Fiona Farrell, Bernadette Hall spent six months in Ireland courtesy of the Rathcoola Fellowship.

To his followers in a large suburban house on Oxford, England, Thierry Tilly is a "superman".

Political commentator and academic Ranginui Walker says people these days think he has mellowed - but he reckons he hasn't changed.

Earlier this year, the extraordinary art collection built up by Pierre Berge and Yves Saint Laurent over half a century was auctioned by Christie's in Paris.

A Pacific-flavoured extravaganza of dance, music, fashion and art is wowing the crowds in Manukau.