Could Sir Edmund Hillary be due some Oscar love A movie that recreates his ascent of Everest with Tenzing Norgay will premiere at the prestigious Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF). New Zealand-based writer and director Leanne Pooley’s
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Best album, best song for Chch duo
Christchurch musicians dominated the New Zealand Country Music Awards in Gore last night.
The business of comedy
Jon Bridges has well and truly learnt his lesson about being prepared in broadcasting. “We were pretty slack,” he says about his early days at the now-defunct Channel Z radio show and the DJing role he shared with his Ice TV partner Nathan Rarere
Susan Boyle moment at X Factor
REVIEW: Pure talent show gold, that’s what X Factor New Zealand contestant Renee Maurice delivered last night.
Auckland gets own Monopoly
No more living in the shadow of London – Auckland is passing go and collecting it’s very own version of Monopoly. The Auckland edition of the iconic board game was launched today at the Viaduct, on the city’s waterfront
HBO’s Bloody, Bold Game of Thrones
King Robert Baratheon of Westeros enjoyed winning his crown more than he does wearing it. When he was young and strong, he overthrew the sadistic regime of Aerys Targaryen, “the Mad King.” Now he’s middle-aged and fat; married in a loveless political alliance to Queen Cersei , daughter of the wealthy, cunning Lannister family; and sitting on the Iron Throne, forged from the swords of vanquished foes and literally painful to occupy
The Workplace: Is Mr. Nice Guy Back?
Good management is largely a matter of love.
Lil Wayne pleads guilty to weapons charge
Hip-hop artist Lil Wayne pleaded guilty Thursday to attempted criminal possession of a weapon, the Manhattan district attorney’s office said.
Champion Button looks to the future with Brawn
Jenson Button is celebrating his first world championship and already looking forward to repeating his triumph with the Brawn GP team next season.
Raul lifts Real as Barcelona drop first points
Real Madrid have closed the gap on Spanish league leaders Barcelona after the defending champions dropped their first points of the season on Saturday night.