A sorry affair
Whatever Paul Holmes revealed about himself with his notorious "cheeky darkie" comments, the resulting all-in brawl over perceived racism, political correctness and free speech revealed a lot about...
View ArticleNo show without Punch?
As the rumblings of the critics grow louder, Paul Holmes insists he is better than ever.
View ArticleHolmes Revisited
In this new incarnation a poignant reminder of glories past or an opportunity wasted?
View ArticleHolmes on the range
Paul Holmes shows every sign of being in the thick of a mid-life anti-crisis.
View ArticleInterview: Paul Holmes
He remains one of our most naturally talented broadcasters, says Diana Wichtel, even if he can't keep out of trouble.
View ArticlePaul Holmes: the running man
I have always known, said Holmes in this 1989 interview, that I have a place in the history of New Zealand broadcasting. I plan to take it. Thats why I keep running.
View ArticleNew Zealand: 100% elaborate reality-TV show
NZ-based Truman-Show-style programmes future threatened by decision to combine two outlandish storylines.
View ArticlePaul Holmes: A terrific vulnerability
Paul Holmes talked candidly as he stared death in the face.
View ArticleThe Listener’s very first Paul Holmes interview
The year was 1973 when the Listener first met Paul Holmes - an energetic young broadcaster with a haircut as unbridled as his ambition.
View ArticlePaul Holmes in pictures
A selection of photos and quotes from the life of Sir Paul Holmes.
View ArticleEditorial: Sir Paul Holmes (1950-2013)
The charismatic broadcaster changed the face of prime-time broadcasting in New Zealand.
View ArticleSir Paul Holmes: Words for life
In January 2012 the Listener asked Paul Holmes what advice he would give to his younger twenty-something self. This is what he wrote.
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