Stories by Ellen Falconer

The co-founder of The Toast and former Gawker writer on publishing online, her love of The Simpsons and how to respond to criticism.

Choice and free will, as explained by five different religious leaders.

Illustrators Rae Joyce and Indira Neville on publishing the first anthology of female comic artists in NZ and curtailing the 'competent boy comics'.

Our picks for the NZ Festival.

In need of a pocket counsellor? Ellen Falconer and Mava Moayyed take a look at the burgeoning industry for mental health apps.

Jamie xx pays tribute to David Bowie at last night's show in Auckland.

Don't book a thing until you've read this.

Tame Impala deliver one of the best shows of the year.

Facebook has recognised that seeing your ex’s name and face everywhere just adds salt to the wound.

It's time to bust some common KiwiSaver myths and add more zeroes to our retirement plans.

New Zealand comedy has long been dominated by men. Now, a new generation of women are stepping up to the mic.

Ellen Falconer and Charlotte Graham with updates from the Auckland Writers Festival.

As Mad Men winds up, Ellen Falconer looks for her next dose of great TV women.

Ellen Falconer reviews the debut novel from Miranda July.

Just in time for Galentines Day, Ellen Falconer reviews two shows celebrating female friendship.