It’s hard enough launching a music career in New Zealand. But just how difficult is it for an independent artist to forge a career on both sides of the globe simultaneously?

Charlie Sheen is reportedly not welcome at a number of top New York hotels.

In fashion circles and beyond — in the worlds of business, politics and entertainment — she's just Anna, a worthy peer to Oprah and Martha.

Bradley Cooper and Robert De Niro face off in this drug-fuelled thriller, and it's hard to work out who comes out on top in the story, or in the acting contest.

A multimillion-dollar stage adaptation of Spider-Man has been plagued by broken limbs, stage collapses and walkouts. Critics have branded it a joke. But even before it's opened it's already breaking box-office records.

Rebecca Barry talks to Kiwi opera singer Kristen Darragh about her drive to perform around the world.

For women of a certain (or uncertain) age, remembering nothing is not difficult. Remembering something is more problematic. Thus, women of a certain age will be enchanted by Nora Ephron's take on memory, or lack of it.

Auckland's dining scene is about to become a whole lot more exciting with the addition of three new eateries, created and led by hospitality expert Brendan Turner.

Actress Josephine Stewart-Tewhiu draws wardrobe inspiration from the past.

The good ol' cuppa is riding a new wave of popularity. Nicky Pellegrino reports on the explosion of boutique teas that are a far cry from the humble English breakfast.

Investors flocked to oil and gold on world markets overnight amid escalating tensions in the Middle East, with violence in Libya gathering steam.

Decision to let banks go under looks smarter by the day, in contrast to Ireland's costly bailout, reports Yalman Onaran.

Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in autumn fashions.

Halle Berry's ex-boyfriend has been granted visitation rights to their two-year-old daughter.

Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in autumn fashions.

The hedonistic 70s makes its mark on fashion for winter.

Influential US photographer and interior design blogger Todd Selby is touching down in New Zealand next week.

Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in autumn fashions.

Karen Walker heads north with her latest collection, shown in New York last night.

Isaac Hindin Miller reports from the style metropolis on the latest in autumn menswear fashions.