Stories by Katie Parker

Marvel's latest, writes Katie Parker, is more than a cinematic triumph: it's a game-changer.

The National Party leader has said adieu.

The new Seven Sharp co-hosts have been confirmed - but can they avoid NZ broadcasting's most tired trope?

In spite of a few glitches, Laneway proved once again that, for punters, it is the Auckland festival that matters.

Be prepared.

Inside the revamp taking Auckland's student radio station into the future.

Sexy fish: in! Creepy James Franco: out.

'Here for the vibes, not the bands'.

Baby due in June.

Man’s cutest friend is actually having a rather rotten time.

And Hayley Holt is taking her spot on breakfast!

What do you need for summer's hottest music festivals? We're here to help.

In no particular order and by no particular logic, let’s remember some of the most thrilling moments of local madness this year.

It's not too late to see the best (and the weirdest) movies of 2017.

Saying goodbye to Mike Hosking; Max Key's first 2044 policy announced; the Jacinda merch you've been waiting for; and more!

The year is almost over: which Kiwis emerged victorious?

And so are JessB and Alien Weaponry.

Steven Adam's Christmas memories; Bachelor NZ goes global; Dai replacing Dom on Dancing with the Stars; and more.

Katie and Hussein pick the tracks that made Kiwi music what it was in 2017.

As the year draws to a close, it is finally time to reflect. First up: the best Animals of 2017.

Giving young women the tools to fight music's boys' clubs.

The biggest and brightest moon of the year is set to appear tonight.

Kim Dotcom's impending nuptials; Brooke Fraser's secret Grammy nomination; Golriz Ghahraman's endless op-ed cycle; and more!

Katie and Hussein go back and forth on a strange and frustrating year in Kiwi music.

It’s the first time since 1999 that the category includes no white men - so what should Lorde do if she wins?