EntertainmentBook review: Golden Age, Jane SmileyBill Bryson famously came from Iowa ("Somebody had to"). So do the farming dynasty of Jane Smiley's now-completed trilogy.30 Oct 04:00 PM
LifestyleWhat it's like to be a psychic, pastor and undertakerCanvas editor Michele Crawshaw shares highlights from tomorrow's Canvas magazine.29 Oct 08:47 PM
LifestyleThis season's short offeringsThis season's shorts offerings are a lesson in versatility.26 Oct 01:00 AM
LifestyleHomeware update: Elegantly darkThese ten dark pieces are a great contrast against white and neutral palettes, giving the room a touch of elegance and class.25 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleFashion: Lace upGently does it. Lovely lace continues to inspire a romantic mood for summer.24 Oct 03:00 AM
LifestyleDo you really know what that word means?Caitlin Dewey discovers 24 words that mean totally different things now than they did pre-internet.23 Oct 11:00 PM
LifestyleIs there life after MasterChef?Is there life after MasterChef? Well there certainly has been for best-selling cookbook author Chelsea Winter, discovers Greg Dixon.23 Oct 09:00 PM
EntertainmentKate Winslet's NZ love affairThe 'Titanic' and 'Heavenly Creatures' actress on why New Zealand remain so close to her heart.23 Oct 07:30 PM
LifestyleBrunch review: Demolition DeliThis is a sweet, small deli that offers good coffee, breads, smoothies, and a selection of savoury and sweet treats23 Oct 07:00 PM
OpinionVerity Johnson: Are you on trend? Five styles to knowYou've most likely heard of activewear, but what about Ya Ya and Normcore?22 Oct 11:21 PM
LifestyleTurn heads with quirky sunglassesNot for the shrinking violet, these sunglass options are a surefire way to turn heads this summer.17 Oct 02:00 AM
LifestyleWine: Three stunning proseccosIf your Bellini-making skills aren't up to scratch (hey, getting the right ratio of prosecco to peach puree can be a chore), then ditch the extras and stick with the sparkling. Where these three stunners are concerned, less is most definitely more.17 Oct 01:00 AM
LifestyleRestaurant review: BeirutLebanon, pre-civil war, is the theme behind this sophisticated new Auckland dining locale.17 Oct 12:00 AM
OpinionHow I gave up alcohol and got a lifeSince her early teens, Hannah Betts drank - to party, to console herself, to get through the day. Here, one year sober, she recounts her battle with the bottle.16 Oct 09:00 PM
EntertainmentCraig on Bond: He's got 'serious f***ing problems''He's a misogynist. That's clear. He's got problems.' Has playing the world's best-known spy messed up Daniel Craig's own life? Jonathan Dean meets our most famous and loved spy.16 Oct 08:00 PM
LifestyleBrunch review: The BotanistThe menu is the sort that makes you want to return again and again, just so that you can try everything.16 Oct 07:00 PM
EntertainmentThe ballad of Marlon WilliamsMarlon Williams talks to Alan Perrott about life on the road, why his father sold his favourite CDS and being born in Boh Runga's bath.16 Oct 07:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: The Porcelain Thief, Huan HsuThe Porcelain Thief describes Hsu's search for it, which, of course, necessitated his taking a job with a wealthy uncle in Shanghai and learning the language and customs of his ancestral home.16 Oct 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: Every Time a Friend Succeeds Something Inside Me Dies, Jay PariniIt was the small screen that made him big. While many high-minded intellectuals disdained television, Vidal realised its power.16 Oct 05:00 PM
EntertainmentA troubled soul but an intriguing oneBritish crime writer M.J. Arlidge talks to Craig Sisterson about why he favours strong leading ladies in modern thrillers.16 Oct 05:00 PM
EntertainmentBook review: I'll Never Write My Memoirs, Grace JonesIt's not at all easy to talk about Grace Jones - disco queen, new waver, Bond villain, diva, android, androgyne - as if she is a real person.16 Oct 05:00 PM
