Pippa Middleton begins the introduction to Celebrate, her new collection of home entertaining tips, by saying she is "by nature an optimist".

The oldest brother of the Toulouse scooter killer, Mohamed Merah, denounces his own father, mother, sister and brother in his book published tomorrow.

Scottish crime writer Ian Rankin tells Stephen Jewell how he was able to revive the career of his popular hero, who’s still looking for the nearest pub.

An award-winning painting stolen from Waikato Hospital had just been selected by an art expert to hang in the upgraded mortuary because of its "ability to calm people" at a stressful time.

There was festivity in the air at Holy Trinity Cathedral for Auckland Choral's Magnificat concert.

They’re a passionate bunch, cyclists. None more so than producer and comedian Jon Bridges, who’s even written a book about cycling. Suzanne McFadden meets him to get the wheel story.

Wanganui artist Peter Ireland who exposed a fake Gottfried Lindauer painting at the Waikato Museum of Art and History says there are plenty more forgeries out there to be uncovered.

Current and upcoming listings from galleries in the Auckland area.

Pamela Stephenson recounts her life with candour, says Nicky Pellegrino.

Current and upcoming listings from galleries in the Auckland area.