Good morning. Some of you have asked for Barcelona pics. I put some here. Feel free to look at them or skip them. I won’t be offended. Today’s letter is a biggie. But we love biggies, don’t we? Get to ...

Netherton Heading dog, Mate named Rally Obedience Grand Champion, and the sole holder of the title in the North Island. Photo / Melanie Camoin Mate, a four-year-old heading dog, is one of the two in ...

Kori Gardner, one half of the quirky pop duo Mates of State, does not have fond memories of their April opening gig for the Strokes. “The last time we played in Detroit, somebody threw a bottle at me, ...