Nature's Wonders brings the Otago wildlife in close, writes Brett Atkinson.

A video game version of the 2004 teen hit Mean Girls is set for release, but you won't see Lindsay Lohan on the cover.

Maritime Museum puts on a voyage of discovery, writes Chris Eagles.

NZ teen drama wins an Emmy at a ceremony in Cannes, France.

Aaah, beef carpaccio. Slices of raw meat so thin as to be translucent are arranged on the plate, just so.

Just down the Seabird Coast from where I have a bach is a long stretch of beach alongside which runs a well-worn vehicle track.

Gretchen La Roche and Andrew Uren fashioned a graceful weave, in scurrying toccata at times and elsewhere exploring the beat of blurred dissonance.

We'd heard about Porcini restaurant on the grapevine, and were mildly dismissive. A seriously good restaurant in Helensville? Give us a break.

Wellington based label Twenty-seven Names is holding an exhibition in Auckland tonight, but here is a sneak peek at some of the portraits that will be on display.

Only one thing is guaranteed about the Blues - they will be inconsistent.

Buffalo could have done a little more to make a theme of its name, but the food was fine.

There was no flounce, no swearing and no fizzing encore, but Clarkson came, and that was all the audience ever wanted.

For a woman knocking on 70, King lights up damn bright and her voice was denser and richer than its younger counterpart.

Chelsie Preston Crayford plays two desperate housewives, including her own grandmother.

Can't tell your Top-Siders from your Sebagos? Unsure how high to roll your chinos? Help is at hand in the ultimate handbook for wannabe prepsters.

A new batch of films starring middle-aged leading ladies is leading a shift in the gender balance of Hollywood.

Lance Hohaia scores a last-minute try to help the Warriors stun the Bulldogs in Sydney last night.

Blondes are stereotyped as attractive airheads, but latest research shows they are also wealthier than other women.

As the house of Dolce & Gabbana celebrates 25 years of fashion, the designers reflect on a fabulous career and reveal the secrets of their success.

There's no denying Lionel Messi's magic but is the team the best ever?

A new ride at a UK theme park is so disturbing, patrons must sign a waiver to attest to their mental stability.

Local hit Boy has overhauled the Hollywood fantasy blockbuster Clash of the Titans.

The Bulls had plenty of motivation to beat the Chiefs, having never won in Hamilton.

Complaints were made after Close-Up presenter Mark Sainsbury used the word 'fugly' in a promotion for his show during Wednesday's 6pm news.

The widow and daughter of Billy T. James are considering legal action for what they claim is their share of royalties.