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James Griffin: Bad jokes
Opinion

James Griffin: Bad jokes

Historians agree that the shameful events of the 2014 New Zealand General Election started on Sunday, August 10, when Winston Peters, in his speech at the NZ First campaign launch, used the classic “two Wongs don’t make a white/right” gag.

Jennifer Hudson: The only constant
Entertainment

Jennifer Hudson: The only constant

Stunning and soulful singing catapulted her from church choir to chart success and then on to Hollywood. But when three members of her family were murdered, it took all she had to keep going. Jennifer Hudson talks to Tim Adams about surviving grief.

Wine: American beauties
Lifestyle

Wine: American beauties

It’s a pity there are so few American wines available here as many of them are drop-dead gorgeous. True, many are extraordinarily expensive but those that find their way here are usually of astonishing quality and value for money.