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James Griffin: The devil's instrument
On the back of particularly bad music review, by Simon Sweetman, James Griffin asks the question: why do some people hate the ukulele so much?

Leonardo DiCaprio: The boy who would be king
Baby-faced yet self-assured, Leonardo DiCaprio has just turned 40. Robbie Collin applauds an actor who is truly ageless.

The best books of the year
INTERACTIVE: Our annual guide to the best books to give and receive this Christmas. Guess which ones made the list.

James Griffin: Prep for the holiday season
In the shopping malls of this proud little consumer nation, the Christmas decorations have been up since October.

Why I'm finally showing my age
For decades Suzanne McFadden has dyed her hair to keep away the grey. But enough is enough. Here, she describes the fear — and the relief — of finally showing her age.

Review: Andiamo, Herne Bay
Standards are kept high at Andiamo, a constant that ensures regulars stay faithful.

Real Groovy: For the record
In 2008 Auckland’s most famous record store almost closed its doors, its owners broke and broken. But six years on the story couldn’t be more different.

New Zealand's spice girls
New Zealand’s own spice girls of cuisine tell Greg Dixon about eating their way around india, visa hassles and sharing bunks in a train.

Graham Norton on boys and babies
Coming out, being rich, feeling broody, getting drunk, dating when you’re famous and why a dog is better than a boyfriend.

Books: The lone wolf
Each year American novelist Richard Ford heads to Ireland to shoot woodcock. Robert McCrum joins him on the Irish coast.

When your child leaves the nest
There is no pain like watching your first-born leave home, but eventually every mum has to learn to let go, says Allison Pearson.