It's a bitterly cold morning as I make my way down a little street in Pt Chevalier. The sun has barely risen above the horizon and although my piping hot coffee is trying its best to warm me up, it's fighting a losing battle against...
Saturday 16 August 2014
The Illusionists: Now that's magic
The Illusionists look like a line-up of Dr Whos and call themselves the Master Magician, the Warrior, the Manipulator, the Futurist, the Trickster and the Unusualist. But as far as sex appeal goes, London-based the Deceptionist could...
Spy News: My Kitchen Rules fires up (+interviews)
The social media campaigns have started, the advertising hoardings are up and the hype is at fever pitch. Forget the election - it's the arrival of two hotly-anticipated rival reality TV shows that has everyone buzzing.TV One celebrated...
Wilder memoir to give gritty view of prairie life
PIERRE, South Dakota (AP) Laura Ingalls Wilder penned one of America's most beloved children's series of the 20th century, but her forthcoming autobiography will show devoted "Little House on the Prairie" fans a more realistic, grittier...
Five of the best Bond themes
Several years ago Auckland singer Tim Beveridge was with a mate when the Sheena Easton power ballad For Your Eyes Only popped up on the playlist. It got them talking about the best songs from 50 years of James Bond films, and bringing...
Paquin and family in capital for lead-up to election
Kiwi Oscar winner Anna Paquin and her husband, Stephen Moyer, have landed in Wellington - lending some heavyweight celebrity endorsement to the Greens.The True Blood co-stars are in New Zealand with their almost 2-year-old twins...
Getting the mix right for My Kitchen Rules
Stay cool, stay friends and stay happy — the My Kitchen Rules Australia teams have given recipes for success to fledgling New Zealand couples preparing for their time in the competition.The popular TV show celebrated the...
'Atlanta Exes' members create own lane to fame
ATLANTA (AP) Torrei Hart's career took a backseat for years to raise two children, allowing her then-husband Kevin Hart to pursue his comedy career.The two ultimately ended an eight-year marriage with divorce in 2011 after she...
Abbey Clancy looks worse for wear as she leaves Nick Grimshaw's 30th birthday party
ABBEY CLANCY seemed all partied out as she headed home after celebrating Radio 1 DJ's Nick Grimshaw's 30th birthday at Shoreditch house in London on Friday night.
Happy birthday Madonna! The Queen of pop turns 56
THE QUEEN of pop celebrates her 56th birthday today but Madonna shows no signs of slowing down, when it comes to being provocative.
Let's get ready to tumble! Sarah Harding flexes her muscles ahead of BBC gymnastic show
SHE made an impressive debut on BBC's new gymnastic talent show 'Tumble' and by the looks of it Sarah Harding is in it to win it.
Candlelight vigil marks 37 years after Elvis death
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (AP) Fans of Elvis Presley are making a nighttime candlelit walk past his gravesite at Graceland during a memorial of his death 37 years ago.Devotees of the King of Rock 'n' Roll participate each year in a vigil...
First, the fish was killed
The exhibition Unstuck in Time at Te Tuhi in Pakuranga began with interactive performance art in the courtyard on the afternoon of the opening. Sally J. Morgan, from Wellington, delivered How Long Have I Been Here? which involved...
Meeting of the clans
With its loud explosions and gory details reducing more nervous attendees to gibbering wrecks, The Generation of Z is not a conventional theatrical experience. However, the interactive zombie drama is the runaway hit of the inaugural...
The shocking truth about Bob Hope the bigamist
A SECRET first marriage, countless affairs and a childhood spent behind bars an explosive new book reveals the shocking truth about the Hollywood star.
He got a Ticket To Ride! Ivor Davis reveals what life was like on tour with The Beatles
WHEN the Fab Four went to America 50 years ago this month, Daily Express reporter Ivor Davis had a ringside seat to the shenanigans that ensued.
Janet McAllister: Debate reveals lack of vision
An actor, a writer and a musician walk into an arts debate. "What happens now?" they ask the politician.Okay, that's not quite how last Tuesday's discussion unfolded at Q Theatre. Personable Green thespian Richard Leckinger showed...
Restyled Volkswagen Scirocco breezes in
BACK in the 70s and 80s the Volkswagen Scirocco was one of those cars that small boys wanted and big boys bought.
Emma Willis on presenting live TV, being a busy mum and feeling younger than 38
IT’S been a busy year for Emma Willis – presenting The Voice UK, raising a young family with McBusted singer Matt Willis and now hosting Celebrity Big Brother. So how does she fit it all in?
Golden wonders: Warming fish pie and zingy lemon tart recipes
TRIED?AND?TESTED tips from Saturday magazine's celebrity chef Aldo Zilli for making pies and pastries
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