Bloody, brainy and British - a superhero movie reinvented as gory comedy works out surprisingly well, writes Russell Baillie.

Sky Television will be paying more to screen live rugby games under a new five-year deal from 2011.

Hurtling down Park City's bobsled track is an adrenalin rush, writes Jacqueline Smith.

On Love In Motion Anika Moa reveals a self-assured proud voice not heard before - and channels a good dollop of 80s pop into her traditional singer-songwriter approach too.

Tina Fey and Steve Carell strut their comedic abilities by taking this far-fetched story and turning it into an enjoyable laugh-out-loud comedy.

Graham Reid goes on a voyage of discovery around ancient Ireland.

Members of New Zealand's World Cup-bound soccer side have taken themselves to Melbourne to keep in shape for the tournament in June.

A night out at a good value suburban tapas restaurant is made all the more palatable by passionate, gentle staff, writes Nici Wickes.

Graham Reid experiences a feast of sights and sounds on the coast south of Sydney.

Wedding dress design houses share the latest looks for the altar.

Beautiful brides choose their cosmetics carefully.

Steve Price still hoping to have an impact in his final season, body permitting.

This oyster season marry your salty delicacies with the zing of vodka, a splash of champagne...

Three's a trend, the old fashion adage goes, so curvy girls are technically "in" then. But does that mean they'll be out again come next season?

The iPad has been one of the most discussed devices ever, and that was before launch. Now people actually have them, what are they saying?

Sydney Smith describes the wonderful holiday she won in the Herald Travel-Singapore Airlines Travel Magic competition last year.

The yo-yo results chart needs to be mended, but Blues coach Pat Lam prefers to dwell on his team's rising performance graph.

Hands up if the words "Italian wine" conjure up images of cheap Chianti in a wicker-covered bottle?

Casual wear retailer Jeanswest has introduced cameras in some changing rooms which film shopper's bums as they try on clothes.

After winning the opportunity of a lifetime, Ruby Frost is a pop star in the making. She tells Rebecca Barry how she's no plain Jane.

Dionne Christian meets a theatre group with a conscience and discusses the risks facing the new generations.