Entertainment

An American blog writer's take on some recent facts - which nation is indeed the 'Greatest Nation on Earth'? It seems it is no longer a title held by America, so which country took the crown? Looks like we did!

Paul Holmes created for himself a broadcasting and communicating legend the likes of which this country had never seen and which, because of changes in media technology, we'll never see again.

Woohoo, the cold, lonely days of winter are behind us. Nobody wants to hibernate and snuggle inside watching TV anymore - we want to go out!

Well I am sure everyone is starting to get into the Christmas Spirit by now. I have pretty much completed my shopping and posted all my overseas mail.

What kind of Christmas presents can you give to GrownUps who have accumulated a houseful of stuff over their lifetime? Gifts that can be used up are good as they don't add to the clutter.

Sir Cliff Richard OBE is refreshingly bubbly, lovely and quick to laugh on the phone. He says he's "got a fantastically loyal group of fans in New Zealand and can't wait to be here."

It was a Friday, pretty much the same as any other. The only difference was today Ben had decided it was time for him and Lucy to go their separate ways...

I have learned a new trick. I can go invisible. I know this, because I walked into a clothing store at lunchtime the other day and despite the fact that I was the only person in there, none of the retail assistants could see me.

I am sure most of us love and admire beautiful things. Beauty is indeed in the eye of the beholder but sometimes we need to stop, take a deep breath, and look around at all the gorgeous things there in this world for us to enjoy.

This morning my daughter Chantal reminded me of the funny little quirks my late mother had. I am sure I have plenty of odd traits as well and I can certainly be very 'blonde' at times.