Movie Review by Jack Watson
The Brutalist
Director: Brady Corbet
Starring: Adrien Brody, Felicity Jones, Guy Pearce
Genre: Epic period drama
Rating: Four stars
This is a decade-spanning story following a man escaping post-World War II Europe for the American dream that doesn’t feel its 215 minutes, whether it’s the strategic intermission or due to how great the film is.
The performances are the biggest...
Peak Pilates and Physiotherapy has managed to secure the well-respected and dedicated physio Kourtney Kerr to the Botany team.
The physio team is lead by the experienced Lorna Richardson, founder of Peak Pilates and Physiotherapy.
Kourtney, who has a keen interest in exercise rehab, also brings a high level of clinical Pilates, which she uses in conjunction with her advanced physio...
A copy of the J.K. Rowling book Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban has been sold by Webb's auction house in Auckland for $5,377.50.
The rare first-edition book was published by Bloomsbury in 1999 and has rare printing identifiers.
The auction hose says globally, first-edition books from the Potter series have been increasing in value and this particularly rare copy was...
Prime Minister and Botany MP Christopher Luxon will travel to Vietnam next week, visiting Hanoi and Ho Chi Minh City with a delegation of senior New Zealand business leaders.
“Vietnam is a rising star of Southeast Asia with one of the fastest growing economies in the region,” Luxon says.
“This year our two countries celebrate 50 years of diplomatic relations.
"My visit...
Minister for Regulation David Seymour says “outdated and burdensome regulations” surrounding industrial hemp (iHemp) production are set to be reviewed by the Ministry for Regulation.
Industrial hemp is classified as a Class C controlled drug under the Misuse of Drugs Act, despite containing minimal THC and posing little risk of misuse, he says.
“This over-regulation stifles economic growth and innovation within...
By Parmjeet Parmar, Pakuranga-based ACT List MP
According to the latest Ministry of Social Development figures, 6.5 per cent of the working-age population – 213,000 New Zealanders – are on a Jobseeker Support benefit.
Prior to Covid-19, this figure was just 4.8 per cent. This reflects the state of the economy.
Unemployment has been rising since 2022, and despite inflation being...
Why clutter your makeup bag when one palette can do it all?
A good cheek palette isn’t just for blush and highlight – it’s essential for effortless eyeshadow looks too.
With a mix of soft mattes and luminous shimmers, you can sculpt your cheeks and define your eyes using the same shades.
It’s the ultimate space-saving, money-maximising hack that makes every dollar...
The Salvation Army is closing its doors in Howick, marking the end of a close 38-year relationship of service, contributions and fellowship with east Auckland.
The Times has heard speculation in the community that the closure was coming, but a final decision was only made by Salvation Army (Te Ope Whakaora) hierarchy in Wellington over the past week.
Coming on the...
Police are paying close attention and have plans to keep people safe and secure at upcoming Auckland Pride Festival events.
That includes for Pride Festival activities in east Auckland, such as the six at Botany Library at Botany Town Centre over the next week, and Hugo’s Rainbow Show at Te Tuhi public arts centre in Pakuranga.
The Times asked Counties Manukau...
The finishing touches are being put on east Auckland’s newest supermarket as it prepares to open its doors to customers.
The brand new Pak’nSave Highland Park is set to open to shoppers at 7.30am on Tuesday, February 25.
People who travel around the area will have seen the massive yellow building taking shape in recent months.
Foodstuffs says the development will add...
East Aucklanders are fully supporting a charity effort to help women in the name of young murdered British backpacker Grace Millane.
The Love Grace Handbag Appeal was started by her family in the United Kingdom because “Grace loved a handbag”, says Kylie-Ann Kearney, a New Zealand national-appeal lead co-ordinator.
“In her name, the Love Grace appeal was started to collect new...
By Henry Lee, AUT Journalism Student
Howick Pakuranga Cricket Club (HPCC) has had no shortage of exceptional talent over the years.
Players such as Glenn Phillps, Mitchell McClenaghan, Brooke Halliday, Molly Penfold, Colin de Grandhomme, Kyle Mills, and Colin Munro have represented Auckland and New Zealand throughout their careers.
Young Auckland Aces all-rounder Lachlan Stackpole is another HPCC talent who’s burst...
Dynamic drummer Taylor Griffin gets another chance to display his rhythmic and songwriting flair when headlining the always well-attended Jazz at the Rotunda concert for Music in Parks this Sunday.
After a couple of quieter weeks, the Auckland Council’s Music in Parks programme swings back into full action over the next four days, with three free-entry concerts across Auckland.
They are:...
Police officers descended on a fast-food restaurant in east Auckland after receiving reports of young people fighting.
A police spokesperson says officers responded to a report of a disorder taking place at a location on Pakuranga Road in Pakuranga.
The Times understands the incident unfolded near McDonald’s Pakuranga.
“Groups of young people were reported to be fighting,” the police spokesperson says.
“The groups...
Police Deputy Commissioner Tania Kura says police acknowledge the release of a report by the Independent Police Conduct Authority (IPCA) looking at the policing of public protests.
The report makes several significant recommendations.
Kura says police have worked closely with the IPCA on the review, which arose from complaints to the independent body following high profile protests over recent years.
“We’ve seen a significant...
