It is without doubt one of the great global brands, producing some of the world's finest wines.

Britain's new first lady Samantha Cameron was dressed by New Zealand designer Emilia Wickstead.

In its strident efforts to be historically plausible, this latest Robin Hood may do away with many past traditions, among them the whole robbing from the rich policy of past incumbents.

Former All Blacks back Hurricanes to make top four but not all are convinced Crusaders will join them.

A selection of entries from the Play photo competition.

Scott packages his elements well, going for gritty realism in the battle scenes... But his take on this myth is as chilly as a northerly wind.

Game makers have been thinking outside the box and offering genre-bending titles like the long-awaited Alan Wake, first announced in 2005.

Fell, a 2010 Billy T. Award Nominee, is rude, suggestive and sex-crazed, asking the many audience members he uses during the show about their sex lives.

Whistler offers an Olympic challenge, says Sarah Ivey.

Paul's purple patch.

An Auckland stalwart shows it still has plenty of gloss in its style and service.

There are fewer Indian jokes this year, even though they are clearly what the audience is after - the thick accents Mohanbhai did pull out had the room roaring.

Author Angela Lassig fills a much-needed gap by publishing a book on 25 New Zealand fashion designers.

Hard times for the Cannes Film Festival, at least in terms of the splashy Hollywood films for which the world's most prestigious cinema showcase is known.

There's something for everybody with Wanda Jackson, Florence Welch and Common on tour.

It starts very distinctively Kate Nash: all pretty piano, stirring strings, claps, and her voice - sweet as pain au chocolate.

Winemakers often have the best results when they combine old practices with new techniques.

With a script lacking in imagination and a predictable plotline, Letters to Juliet is quite simply overwhelmed by romantic cliches.

The new Underbelly lacks tension in its portrayal of King's Cross life, writes Linda Herrick.

Halfback Piri Weepu is in doubt for the Hurricanes' must-win match against the Waratahs.

The six-episode miniseries leading up to Spartacus' arrival as a captured Thracian slave will see actors Lucy Lawless and John Hannah take centre stage.

A selection of entries from the Play photo competition.

When it comes to keeping secrets, reality TV producers don't typically have the same luxuries as their scripted TV counterparts.