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Kim Knight

Auckland

Journalist and Senior Writer at New Zealand Herald

Journalist, New Zealand Herald. Restaurant reviewer, Canvas magazine.

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  • From Ali Mau to Air NZ: 22 of the best lifestyle and entertainment stories of the year so far

    6 days ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kim Knight |Joanna Wane |Greg Bruce |Dan Ahwa

    A candid interview with Ali Mau is just one of the compelling Lifestyle, Entertainment and Viva stories from our Premium journalists so far this year. Catch up on this, plus 21 other stories. Photo / Dean PurcellWhile you enjoy a long weekend break, catch up on some of the best stories of 2025 so far.

  • Cheapest, tastiest, butteriest: Hot cross bun tips from 10 local bakers

    1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kim Knight

    There’s an argument that says hot cross buns merely exist as a vehicle for butter. Kim Knight spoke to 10 bakers about their favourite way to eat a seasonal treat that now rivals the Bluff oyster in price. Blue cheese or butter? Crispy top or soft bottom? And what’s the one thing you should never do to a hot cross bun? Nine Auckland bakers – and one gold medal winner from Wellington – have opinions.

  • Val Kilmer, Cookie Bear and The Body Shop: A Gen X lament - Kim Knight

    1 week ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kim Knight

    Why did Gen X teens dress like 30-year-olds? Ally Sheedy and Molly Ringwald in a scene from The Breakfast Club. Photo / GettyOpinion by Kim KnightKim Knight is a Senior Writer for the New Zealand Herald. Learn moreVal Kilmer has died, Cookie Bear is gone and The Body Shop NZ has gone into liquidation. The author reflects on the disappearance of products and icons that defined her youth. Gen Xers face nostalgia and change, feeling like the “oldest teenager in the room”.

  • Cricket bats and satellite phone tech - why NZ will best survive a zombie apocalypse

    2 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kim Knight

    “Just being surrounded by water is a huge advantage, whether it be the Spanish flu of 1919 or even Covid 19. If you don’t let people in your country, you’re not going to catch whatever disease it is. And essentially zombies are a virus with legs and teeth.”But it’s not just our geography. In a global first, the American-based research society (whose members include scientists, authors and academics) has awarded a “zombie resilience” endorsement to a New Zealand telecommunications company.

  • NZ author Saraid de Silva faces residency loss due to arts funding cuts

    3 weeks ago | nzherald.co.nz | Kim Knight

    Author Saraid de Silva hopes to finish her second novel at a writer's residency later this year - but only if funding can be found. Photo / Synthia BahatiSaraid de Silva fears losing her Randell Cottage residency due to Government arts funding cuts. The residency’s funding shortfall is caused by Creative NZ pulling its grant for the stipend. De Silva, longlisted for two prestigious writing prizes, says artists shouldn’t have to fight for crumbs.

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Kim Knight
Kim Knight @kimknightnz
14 Jun 23

"20-course devastation menus". (Every so often the transcribing software really nails it).

Kim Knight
Kim Knight @kimknightnz
31 May 23

Now THAT’S a cabbage. https://t.co/A08XFESJIL

Kim Knight
Kim Knight @kimknightnz
31 Mar 23

Behind the scenes at the art gallery. Such a lovely story to work on for ⁦@NZHCanvas⁩ and NZ Herald Premium. Bottoms up! What Auckland Art Gallery found when it cleaned a 400-year-old Brueghel https://t.co/E89DLieM9I