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'Incredibly close': How Heath Ledger helped a Kiwi actress meet her husband
Yellowjackets' Simone Kessell met Gregor Jordan through her ex-partner, Heath Ledger.
Meet the Taylor Swift tribute act coming to NZ: ‘90% of the time it’s great’
If you couldn't make it to the Eras Tour, Shannon Beresford might be the next best thing.
'Good to be part of the conversation': It's time for Jon Hamm to suit up again
NY Times: It's been a decade since Mad Men and suddenly Jon Hamm is everywhere again.
Why Bluey's Big Play is a masterclass in kids' entertainment
Kiwi Bluey fans have been eagerly awaiting the show's arrival, so was it worth the wait?
Celebrity chefs Manu and Colin reveal 'painful' mishap during NZ adventure
The MKR and Off Grid stars reveal the Kiwi hunting accident that left them scarred.
Christy Tennent's tour of K Road's best places to eat, drink, and be merry
Every week, we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
Actor Edwin Wright shares his favourite spots in Auckland
Every week we ask a well known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
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The Hits' PJ Harding shares wild story of second child’s birth live on air
The Kiwi radio broadcaster, who is currently on maternity leave, said she gave birth within minutes of arriving to hospital. Video / The Hits
Cyclone Tam: Auckland Easter Show pushes ahead despite rain and wind
Auckland’s Easter Show organisers are pushing on with this year’s event, despite wet and windy conditions being forecast. Video / Corey Fleming
Viva Beauty Awards 2025
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Getting away with murder: Hercule Poirot is back on the case in a new Auckland production
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express is already one of the fastest-selling local theatre shows on record. Video / Auckland Theatre Company
Air New Zealand’s new uniform
Designer Emilia Wickstead reveals Air New Zealand’s new uniform at the airline’s Auckland headquarters. Video \ Jason Dorday
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Music
Meet the Taylor Swift tribute act coming to NZ: ‘90% of the time it’s great’
If you couldn't make it to the Eras Tour, Shannon Beresford might be the next best thing.
Rebecca Gibney on embracing new challenges: 'I just don’t wanna stagnate'
The beloved actress is currently on TV screens in Three's comedy Happiness.
Kiwi Beatles fan to part with menu signed by the fab four
Aucklander Chris Watson is parting with a menu he asked The Beatles to sign in 1964.
On The Up: 'It's so much bigger than music' - Kiwi singer's journey from refugee to pop inspiration
'I’m so grateful to even have a bad day, because I’m alive'.
Rock legends join Full Metal Orchestra line-up at Spark Arena
AC/DC's Phil Rudd and Shihad's Jon Toogood are among those joining the symphonic concert.
From pop stars to Bluey on tour: What's on in Auckland this weekend
Everyone's favourite Australian cartoon dog is coming to town.
Television
Ten TV character deaths that shocked fans through history
NY Times: Big twist in The Last of Us wasn’t the first to upend a TV show and its fandom.
'Good to be part of the conversation': It's time for Jon Hamm to suit up again
NY Times: It's been a decade since Mad Men and suddenly Jon Hamm is everywhere again.
Why Bluey's Big Play is a masterclass in kids' entertainment
Kiwi Bluey fans have been eagerly awaiting the show's arrival, so was it worth the wait?
Culture
So, you think you can dance? Put your steps to the test at these toe-tapping destinations
The art of movement is central to many cultures.
Victoria University unveils NZ’s first Living Building Challenge project
The building generates 105% of its energy with 550 photovoltaic panels.
Signs of disagreement: Hundertwasser centre seeks better highway advertising
The Hundertwasser Art Centre is not easy to find, with no signs on SH1 directing tourists.
On The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uni
Morris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.
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Movies
'Incredibly close': How Heath Ledger helped a Kiwi actress meet her husband
Yellowjackets' Simone Kessell met Gregor Jordan through her ex-partner, Heath Ledger.
Pope Francis, the unlikely movie star: Six films show his cinematic appeal
New York Times: On screen, he was seen as a character both admired and controversial.
From Warnie to Billy Ray: Liz Hurley’s most iconic relationships
Hurley says she's experienced "four great loves", so who was her best celeb match?
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'It's utterly insane': Kiwi comic Sam Wills on life in Las Vegas as Tape Face turns 20
'Those oven gloves are my Stairway to Heaven. I’ll never get rid of the damned things.'
Where in the world is Rosie O’Donnell?
New York Times: She's moved to Ireland. She's befriended a Menendez brother. What's next?
Rock legends join Full Metal Orchestra line-up at Spark Arena
AC/DC's Phil Rudd and Shihad's Jon Toogood are among those joining the symphonic concert.
‘I can’t do it without her’: TV investigator David Lomas on love and new adventures
Why partner Clarinda makes him feel so lucky in love.
'Didn’t think I had a face': Former England cricketer opens up on horror Top Gear crash
Flintoff suffered serious facial injuries and broken ribs while filming in 2022.
Lorde's new single drops tonight after cryptic teasers, surprise shows
A surprise New York preview was shut down by police in the park.
Black Mirror showed us a future. Some of it is here now
New York Times: How the TV show predicted today's tech realities.
Opinion: It’s time to ditch concert encores
'Got to go': Herald reviewer Jenni Mortimer reveals gig tradition that's done its dash.
Opinion: Dying for Sex spotlights an often overlooked role - the caregiver
OPINION: Showing up for someone with cancer can make it hard to show up for much else.
Liz Hurley debuts shock new romance with cult country star
Liz Hurley, a dab hand at shock value for well over three decades, clearly knows this.
Award-winning musician on finding hope after wife’s shock death
The Auckland artist says Ra’s passing left him 'completely incapable of doing much'.
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