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Hollywood work was already drying up. Then the fires hit
NYT: Fires give new urgency to discussions about reviving the film and TV industry.
‘Awful’: Kiwi drummer faces agonising wait after audition with US rock band
Stan Bicknell was one of 11 drummers selected from over 6000 applicants.
‘Cheers’: Coro St star inherits thousands from Kiwi fan he never met
An unnamed Kiwi postman was a big fan of the David Platt character.
‘The most unthinkable tragedy’: Alec Baldwin breaks down in new reality show
'This is never something to forget'.
World reacts to the Jacinda Ardern documentary
'It would be a bit of an exaggeration, but just a bit, to say it trolls Donald Trump.'
The most baffling shows on TV, from Severance to Lost
Here are TV’s greatest 'mystery box' shows.
James Blunt announces one-off NZ show
The British musician will perform his 2004 album Back to Bedlam.
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Carrie Underwood performs without music after awkward silence at inauguration
Country star Carrie Underwood was forced to sing a cappella amid technical difficulties at Trump's inauguration ceremony. Video / JCCIC
Watch trailer: Jono Pryor stars in new show Vince
Join Vince as he tries to claw his way back into the cutthroat world of television while also learning to be a better person and father.
Kim Kardashian reveals she's no longer single in The Kardashians trailer
The 44-year-old teased a new romance in a trailer for the latest season of The Kardashians. Video / Hulu
Interview with country star Mitchell Tenpenny ahead of his Eden Park debut
Nashville native Mitchell Tenpenny speaks to the Herald about the influence of country music and his journey before opening for Luke Combs. Video / Alex Burton
LA fires: Reality TV star Spencer Pratt shared dramatic videos of the wildfires on Snapchat
The home he shared with wife Heidi Montag and their children burned down in a blaze. Video / Spencer Pratt
Festivals under threat from rain
Heavy rain and thunderstorms threaten New Year’s Eve events in Gisborne and Hawke’s Bay. Video / Finn Little, Sasha Dickie
Music
‘Awful’: Kiwi drummer faces agonising wait after audition with US rock band
Stan Bicknell was one of 11 drummers selected from over 6000 applicants.
Napier festival cancelled as ticket sales fall short for Queen tribute
Queen tribute band couldn't save Napier's Revival Festival from cancellation.
James Blunt announces one-off NZ show
The British musician will perform his 2004 album Back to Bedlam.
‘Thrown to the wolves’: Ronan Keating on Boyzone’s troubled history
'People should have gone to jail for what they did.'
‘Thrilled’: Toto announce 3 NZ shows for 2025
The iconic 70s band are heading to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch this year.
Timothee Chalamet channels Bob Dylan on SNL
The Oscar-nominated actor was both the musical guest and host this weekend.
Television
Jono Pryor returns to TV with his pants down
'He’s a bit of a shambles and it’s like looking in a mirror,' Pryor says of his character.
Hollywood work was already drying up. Then the fires hit
NYT: Fires give new urgency to discussions about reviving the film and TV industry.
‘Cheers’: Coro St star inherits thousands from Kiwi fan he never met
An unnamed Kiwi postman was a big fan of the David Platt character.
Culture
New travel and tourism trends: The rise of cultural running retreats
See the world in a pair of running shoes.
After losing 100kg, ‘the Brown Buttabean’ tackles NZ’s obesity crisis
New Zealand has the third-highest adult obesity rate in the OECD.
‘Incompatible with freedom’: Seymour speaks on Treaty Principles Bill
More than 300,000 online submissions on the bill were received, setting a new record.
‘Reject this bill’: Denis O’Reilly’s call at Treaty Principles hearing
Submitters met at Waiohiki Marae for a karakia before heading to Wellington.
Movies
Hollywood work was already drying up. Then the fires hit
NYT: Fires give new urgency to discussions about reviving the film and TV industry.
‘The most unthinkable tragedy’: Alec Baldwin breaks down in new reality show
'This is never something to forget'.
World reacts to the Jacinda Ardern documentary
'It would be a bit of an exaggeration, but just a bit, to say it trolls Donald Trump.'
Spy
Society Insider: Sailor's new girlfriend; billionaire's Waiheke plans; Taika's health 'elitism'
Blair Tuke is off the market as his rich-list girlfriend joined his Barcelona cheer squad.
Society Insider: Kiwis and their yachts at Am Cup; Mowbray’s empire; the ultimate society 21st
This new weekly column pulls back the curtain to reveal how NZ's other half live.
Made in Ponsonby: Suburb's most influential young entrepreneurs and socialites
It remains the place to be seen in Auckland among the “it” kids and well-heeled elite.
Spy: PJ Harding wants to slow down the chaos of hustle culture
‘We are all wired differently.’
Spy: Vinnie Bennett set to bring Kiwi skate legend to the screen
NZ production kicking off with backing of Tony Hawk and Steve-O.
Chef Pete Evans and Kiwi wife Nicola Robinson trading in their 'coveted lifestyle'
After months on the market, the Evans' wellness retreat might have secured a buyer.
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'I'm a hostage, I'm a political prisoner in America ... put an end to this.'
‘Thrilled’: Toto announce 3 NZ shows for 2025
The iconic 70s band are heading to Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch this year.
After losing 100kg, ‘the Brown Buttabean’ tackles NZ’s obesity crisis
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'Horrifically mean': Ryan Reynolds slammed by Deadpool co-star
The claims have re-emerged amid Reynolds and Blake Lively's battle with Justin Baldoni.
Blake Lively and Ryan Reynolds pursue gag order against Justin Baldoni
Baldoni leaked on-set footage seeking to disprove Lively's claims before their request.
‘I don’t need to bleed all day so I just avoid the news’: How Sir Sam Neill is spending summer at home
The actor is feeling healthy after enduring some 'cancer stuff' in recent years.
Musician Joe Kaptein's favourite places in Auckland
Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.
The Brutalist used AI to tweak dialogue. Is that a big deal?
In wake of controversy surrounding its use of AI, the film landed 10 Oscar nominations.
‘Fell so low’: Mel B on marriage with Stephen Belafonte
The singers says she felt 'controlled and isolated' during her marriage.
Benson Boone: Beautiful Things and backflips at Spark Arena
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