Category: People

Mar 09
Comedy Festival Profile: Sam Brooks

We get to know the community comedians who’ll be splitting some sides at the up and coming International Comedy Festival. We start with playwriting legend – Sam Brooks! What’s the funniest line you’ve ever heard? “Sometimes it is the very people who no one imagines anything of who do the things that no one can […]

Mar 06
Randa Rewrites Rap’s Rules

Kiwi music’s rising star Randa talks to Sam Orchard about his alternative inspiration, rising above hate and being openly trans in the media’s eye. I feel categorically too un-cool to interview Randa. He’s a rising star in the NZ music scene, opened the Big Day Out last January, uses words like ‘buzzy’ and ‘chill’ (without […]

Mar 04
A Star Osbourne

Kelly Osbourne was just 15 when her rock royalty parents let MTV cameras into their home to film a show that would pave the way for reality television and win them an Emmy. With a attitude and style made for TV, Osbourne transcended the show and surname to become a popular presenter on E!’s Fashion […]

Mar 02
Courtney’s Love

Courtney Barnett, Australia’s latest musical export, approaches country music with catchy melodies, a grounded charm and quirky comic lyrics. And best of all – she likes girls! Lydia Zanetti tries to remain professional as she is seduced by Barnett’s love potion! I discovered Courtney Barnett when I listened to Pickles in the Jar – her […]

Mar 01
Andy Russell

The age of the Lumbersexual is here. The ruggedly bearded, tattooed bite-back against the manicured metro has been embraced. Our hottie Andy who was snapped mid-shower, is a beautiful example of modern masculinity. The graphic designer became the Creative Director for Lush last year, a role that suited his technical expertise and fair trade ethics. […]

Feb 27
Meet Our Community – Bradley Harris

Bradley Harris | Chief Petty Officer Master at Arms, NZ Defence Force. How did you become involved with the NZ Defense Force? I was working as a butcher in Oamaru and was not feeling challenged in my job. I went to the local recruiter looking into options of a career in the Armed Forced. Two months […]

Feb 10
The Settled Star

Rufus Wainwright caught up with express to discuss his up and coming visit to NZ to play Womad, his wild party days and happy family life. Hi Rufus, how are you? I’m good. My feet are cold. Where abouts are you? I’m in New York. It’s freezing – and I’m excited to come to your […]

Feb 08
Meet Our Community – Kita Mean

Devine Drag Diva; Kita Mean What are you getting up to this Pride month? I am hosting Night Of The Queer with the gorgeous Lola la Bomb. It’s a beautifully curated dance, song, live music, drag, aerial and comedy show which combines the creative genius of some of Auckland’s finest artists and drag queens. You […]