Stories by Katie Parker

After seven years, the Ponsonby Road pop-up is set to close.

Marrying a total stranger on the telly: what could go wrong?

Art Green goes red; Guy Williams courts controversy; Winston Peters has a think; and much more.

Let the Silver Scrolls speculation begin.

KJ Apa's car crash, Lena Dunham's love for the Real Housewives of Auckland, the Jacinda painting that could be yours and much more.

It's all been leading up to this. So how will you spend the final hours of decision 2017?

In these trying times, political music feels like it would be more vital than ever - so where is it? Has political engagement in music disappeared? Or is something else going on?

Topsy turvy polls, Lorde's new remix, Max Key's snazzy merch and more: all in another roundup of the news you can use.

Seven politicians, five hot button issues and a room full of youths.

It’s not too often that a reality TV talent show contestant is able to shake off the cringe factor, but MAALA seems to have made the leap.

The War on Drugs, Father John Misty, The Internet and more are headed our way.

This week: NZ pols heats up, Dave Grohl's Kiwi kebab obsession grows and the dreaded Dunedin Turkey strikes again.

A rare remake that outdoes the original, It is as cathartic as it is escapist.

Max Key still remains the symbol of cocky and rich Parnell boyhood that we all just love to hate. Katie and Hussein watch his new video and learn a thing or two.

Bill English's delicious week; Gilda Kirkpatrick's political allegiances; Lorde's crazy dancing; and more.

Because the first leaders debate airs on TVNZ1 tonight.

Openside’s ‘I Feel Nothing’ is one of the catchiest Kiwi pop anthems this year. Katie and Hussein discuss what makes it so damn good.

Two houses, both alike in dignity: but who has the better campaign ad?

Tom Cruise's juicy bum, Lizzie Marvelly's TOP dispute, Patrick Gower's twitter fingers, and much more.

Assuage your existential dread.

Christchurch's Pickle Darling seems about as twee as it gets - but does cute still cut it in 2017?

For women in filmmaking, the struggle is real. My Year with Helen director Gaylene Preston wants to change that.

It’s a metaphor, people!

Taika Waititi's star-studded birthday, the All Black spelling scandal, Guy Williams v The NZ Herald and more.

Featuring two Checks alums, Auckland band Racing are taking on rock and roll in 2017. It has us wondering: is ‘shorecore’ back from the dead?