LifestyleThe ultimate punishmentIn keeping with the almost impermeable wall that prevents a healthy transtasman book trade, Helen Garner is relatively unknown in New Zealand.22 Aug 06:00 PM
LifestyleGood for your digestionI'd love to meet John Crace. The Guardian columnist is acerbic, focused, appallingly funny.22 Aug 06:00 PM
EntertainmentWarriors: Twenty years onTwenty years ago a film mixing social realism, gangs and domestic violence became the most successful movie ever made here.16 Aug 01:37 AM
LifestyleReview: 601 Sake Bar, MorningsideOur love affair with Japanese food is becoming ever more intense. A whole generation of Aucklanders is growing up with the idea that the only acceptable quick lunch is a box full of cold rice surrounding slivers of salmon and cucumber.16 Aug 01:00 AM
EntertainmentShavaughn: Out of the blueGood fortune, rather than good management, has seen Shavaughn Ruakere snare top TV roles. Now, on the eve of her theatre debut, she talks to Alan Perrott about image, her new health kick, and rubbing shoulderswith Dame Judi Dench.15 Aug 10:00 PM
LifestyleFashion: Band of goldThere's an ancient allure to gold. The array of gold watch options available right now only reinforces the mantra: if in doubt, keep it classic.15 Aug 09:00 PM
LifestyleThe dark side of Jane AustenIgnore its uptight reputation. Mansfield Park, celebrating its 200th anniversary, seethes with sex and delves into England’s murkiest corners, writes Paula Byrne.15 Aug 07:00 PM
OpinionJames Griffin: Bad jokesHistorians agree that the shameful events of the 2014 New Zealand General Election started on Sunday, August 10, when Winston Peters, in his speech at the NZ First campaign launch, used the classic “two Wongs don’t make a white/right” gag.15 Aug 05:00 PM
EntertainmentJennifer Hudson: The only constantStunning and soulful singing catapulted her from church choir to chart success and then on to Hollywood. But when three members of her family were murdered, it took all she had to keep going. Jennifer Hudson talks to Tim Adams about surviving grief.09 Aug 10:00 PM
EntertainmentMinecraft: Blocked only by imaginationThe worldwide domination of a building blocks game is a triumph for the power of human imagination. John Naughton looks at how Minecraft has bewitched 40 million of us.09 Aug 07:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Best world winesThe rest of the world is now sending us some of their best wines, which enables us to see what all the fuss is about. These are worth checking out.09 Aug 04:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Le Vietnamese Kitchen, PonsonbyIt was a night full of surprises. First we were surprised to be taken out to Le Vietnamese Kitchen's back room, and find it warmer and buzzier than in the front.09 Aug 01:00 AM
LifestyleAlan Perrott: The nut jobI've never felt more helpless than while lying on a slab, pants around my ankles, with someone poking around in my twig and berries.08 Aug 10:00 PM
OpinionEntertaining ourselves to deathOur growing ability to access on-demand entertainment is all well and good, writes Greg Dixon, but what we really need is more time.08 Aug 05:30 PM
OpinionDealing with cold callersYou can always tell. No matter what time of day (though around dinner-time is always a bit of a giveaway) you just know, the moment it starts ringing.08 Aug 05:00 PM
LifestyleWine: Hearty comforts'Tis the season for hearty comfort food and wines to match. If you’re looking for cuddly, well-made and red wines that are a bit off beat … you’ve come to the right place.02 Aug 04:00 AM
LifestyleReview: Cassia, Auckland CBDOut in the suburbs it is difficult to suppress a yawn when it is announced a new Indian restaurant is to open.02 Aug 01:00 AM
LifestyleFashion: One directionStep aside, Suzi Quattro. The jumpsuit gets a classy makeover.01 Aug 09:00 PM
LifestyleBrunch: Bolaven, Mt EdenThe menu was a cool, hand-drawn selection of breakfast options with a Southeast Asian flair.01 Aug 08:00 PM
