EntertainmentPatrick Rothfuss: Making it up as he goesAmerican writer Patrick Rothfuss tells David Larsen why he avoids clichés in both life and literature.06 Apr 05:30 PM
OpinionBudget bed hunting fine sport in the USAFinding a cheap place to stay was part if the fun, says Rhys Davies.05 Apr 12:00 AM
World9/11 conspirators' trial to be at GitmoThe United States said today it would try self-professed September 11 mastermind Khalid Sheikh Mohammed and four others at Guantanamo Bay.04 Apr 09:20 PM
EntertainmentPenelope Cruz the latest star on Walk of FameOscar-winning actress Penelope Cruz has paid tribute to family and supporters - including her newborn baby son - as she was given a star on Hollywood's storied Walk of Fame.03 Apr 07:34 PM
Politics<i>Anthony Doesburg</i>: Good law better than fast law, says US expertLawyer applauds NZ's cautious legal response to tech developments.03 Apr 05:30 PM
EntertainmentTV Review: America's Next Top ModelPrepare to cringe as NZ episodes of <i>America's Next Top Model</i> finally make it to our screens.03 Apr 05:30 PM
New ZealandSailor jailed, kicked out of navy, for sex offenceA navy chef has been sent to prison and kicked out of the navy after being found guilty of attempting to sexually violate a female sailor while their ship was in San Diego last year.01 Apr 04:02 AM
EntertainmentGame for a laughEmma Stone has five movies due out this year. Gill Pringle meets the star who is fast rising through the ranks of female comedy actors.31 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentZoe Kravitz: Is she gonna go Dad's way?Zoe Kravitz has her parents' features and, with a role in the new <i>X-Men</i> film, she will soon share their fame. Kaleem Aftab meets the New York actress and musician daughter of Lenny Kravitz and Lisa Bonet.31 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelCalifornia: Special terroir, special winesEwan McDonald finds not all good US fruit of the vine comes from Napa.30 Mar 11:00 PM
LifestyleA slice of the Big Apple's pieWho says you can't find a good coffee and a pie in the US? Rebecca Barry meets the Kiwi who has taken Downunder cuisine to the Big Apple.30 Mar 11:00 PM
EntertainmentAlbum Review: Britney Spears, Femme FataleBritney Spears' seventh studio album - released more than a decade since her debut <i>Baby One More Time</i> and three years since her flop-of-a-comeback <i>Circus</i> - sees her shed all those guises and play the woman she is now.30 Mar 06:00 PM
EntertainmentRussell Brand the rabbitAs far as Hollywood is concerned, Russell Brand, 35, is having his moment. The Brit export and former bad boy who redeemed himself when he married American pop sweetheart, Katy Perry, 26, last year, is starring in two upcoming movies.30 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentSimon Spire's Manhattan projectIt’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?30 Mar 04:30 PM
EntertainmentCharlie Sheen unwelcome at top hotels - reportsCharlie Sheen is reportedly not welcome at a number of top New York hotels.29 Mar 10:00 PM
EntertainmentLiz Taylor takes abuse confession to graveElizabeth Taylor took one of James Dean's most private confessions to the grave when she died on Wednesday.27 Mar 08:48 PM
EntertainmentElizabeth Taylor leaves fortune to AIDS charitiesDame Elizabeth Taylor has reportedly left the bulk of her US$600m (NZ$796m) fortune to AIDS charities.27 Mar 08:27 PM
EntertainmentBook Review: <i>Washington: A Life</i>Commander of the Continental Army which won the American colonies independence from Britain, first president of the United States: there's no doubt George Washington is one of the key figures who shaped the world we live in.27 Mar 04:30 PM
RoyalsKenya top pick for royal honeymoonNew Zealand is a 25 to one shot of being the venue for Prince William's honeymoon.25 Mar 08:22 PM
LifestyleThe power of Anna WintourIn fashion circles and beyond — in the worlds of business, politics and entertainment — she's just Anna, a worthy peer to Oprah and Martha.24 Mar 01:00 AM
LifestyleThe write stuffBloggers have been elevated to front row status but now that they're 'in', can they maintain their objectivity?22 Mar 04:30 PM
TravelTravel book: <i>Oh Mexico!</i>Mexico City is notorious for its kidnappings, muggings and other criminal activities so why would a young Australian author choose to live there? 21 Mar 04:00 PM
TechnologyAnthony Doesburg: Cyber war risk is here and now, author claimsOthers dispute danger, but agree on the need to be prepared for attack.20 Mar 04:30 PM
