Catherine Cawood, played by veteran British actress Sarah Lancashire, is a strong-willed police sergeant battling the drug-laden crime scene of the Yorkshire valleys in this six-part drama. Her no-nonsense-do-it-yourself-and-make-the-best-of-things...
Saturday, 1 November 2014
TV pick: Our Big Blue Backyard
This new local documentary series dives into our extensive watery surrounds, aiming to tell some of the many astounding stories of New Zealand's native marine animals. Spanning six marine environments, each episode is structured...
At 80, MacLaine comes to terms with work, life
LOS ANGELES (AP) Shirley MacLaine pulled no punches when asked about her take on life at age 80."Well, I'm a lot closer dying," she said, with a chuckle.Maybe so, but there still seems to be a lot of life left for both the vibrant...
Outspoken Strictly judge Craig Revel Horwood hits out 'boring' X Factor
STRAIGHT taking Craig Revel Horwood is known for giving Strictly contestants a good dressing down but now it seems that no one is safe as the judge hits out at X Factor, Donny Osmond AND Bruce Forsy...
It's all about Auckland, says Lorde
Kiwi singing sensation Ella Yelich-O'Connor brought the curtain down on her 86-show tour last night, thanking the Queen city for its musical inspiration.Thousands of fans packed Vector Arena to hear Lorde's final performance on...
Film premiere snub raises ruckus
The New Zealand actors who starred as dwarves in the Hobbit trilogy have been snubbed by film bosses who won't take them to the movie's world premiere in London. The Hob...
Running out of the kitchen
Celebrity chef Josh Emett will swap a steamy kitchen for a hot run when he's among 6000 runners in the inaugural Air New Zealand Queenstown International Marathon.The Michelin-star chef says he's "super excited" to be taking part...
Docs save little girl's heart with raincoats in MIRACLE surgery
A FIVE-YEAR-OLD girl has started school after surgeons repaired her heart with material that would usually be used to make raincoa...
Police probe ex-CBC host in sex assault case
TORONTO (AP) Police are investigating a prominent former Canadian Broadcast Corp. radio host on sexual assault charges after three women came forward to complain.Toronto police sex crimes Insp. Joanna Beaven-Desjardins said Saturday...
'I'm in it for the long game' Benedict Cumberbatch wants to work into his late seventies
HE MAY be the man of the moment but Benedict Cumberbatch has announced he plans to be around a whole lot longer than th...
Game of Thrones inspiration: Natalie Dormer shocks in gruesome cut-throat Halloween dress
SHE spends all day dressed in medieval costume so you would think Game of Thrones star Natalie Dormer would take the opportunity to wear something more modern at a celebrity Halloween par...
Emma Watson opts for casual chic as she leaves LA after wowing at the Britannia Awards
ON THURSAY night Emma Watson was the picture of glamour as she attended the star-studded Britannia Awards in Los Angel...
Heidi Klum makes a spectacular metamorphosis into a butterfly at her Halloween party
HEIDI Klum is undoubtedly the Queen of Halloween and this year she pulled out all the stops in an incredible butterfly costu...
Motoring Review: New easy rider from Lexus
LEXUS was quick off the mark with its first crossov...
Set off fireworks: The best knits for Bonfire Night
TURN heads on Bonfire Night in super-soft chunky kn...
Emmerdale's Sammy Winward: 'I would like a happy ending for Andy and Katie'
WILL Emmerdale’s Katie Addyman seduce Robert Sugden in order to get her hands on Home Farm? It’s a tempting offer, admits actress Sammy Winw...
Marcus Wareing: 'I have high standards but that's how it should be'
THE popular series returns this week, with a tough new Michelin-starred chef at the he...
T.J. McNamara: Witty work to ponder
Six big paintings by Chris Heaphy at the Gow Langsford are characterised by elegant wit but this is not at the expense of a thoughtful purpose. The images are all in silhouette but the two-dimensionality does not take away from their...
What happens when two strangers meet
It had all the hallmarks of a blind date: a meeting in a Melbourne cafe between two strangers who wanted to make a connection - except it wasn't a love connection.This was a kind of job interview. Actor-writer Natalie Medlock and...
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