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‘In the bin’: Has stubborn Mafs groom really changed his tune?
OPINION: The shock turn comes as another couple heads for the exit.

Groove Armada and friends bring London clubbing to Auckland’s Domain
Review: Auckland was treated to the ultimate intergenerational, disco-infused house rave.

Why the Oscar-nominated Nickel Boys left this film critic weeping
REVIEW: 'One of the most visually and sonically gorgeous movies of the year'.

1923 review: Does season two of the Yellowstone prequel deliver?
REVIEW: Harrison Ford and Helen Mirren lead ‘classy storytelling’ from Taylor Sheridan.

Mafs dinner party drama: Margarita jibe leads to verbal bloodbath amid tense ‘wife swap’ revelation
OPINION: 'Gaslighting seems to be the name of the game for a lot of grooms.'

‘Unprecedented’: Controversial groom returns to Mafs in series shocker
OPINION: Is he a 'changed man', or is this a recipe for disaster?

‘Last f***ing straw’: Kiwi bride’s actions cause chaos at new wedding
OPINION: A news couple's spark lit negative fireworks for 'disgusted' Ryan and Jacqui.

Mafs couple debate sex success: ‘There was a bit of an awkwardness’
OPINION: It was passionate for him. It couldn't have been further from the truth for her.

In Pamela Anderson’s new film the Las Vegas showgirl loses her razzle-dazzle
Telegraph: Is The Last Showgirl a celebration of feminine beauty or a ‘stupid nudie show'?

Cringeworthy game of footsie threatens to derail Mafs
OPINION: A make-or-break moment could be coming for some couples.

Sex remark about Kiwi MAFS star shocks
OPINION: All eyes are on Ryan after a shocking comment during a group session.

Sensual massage leads to awkward moment during Mafs' Intimacy Week
OPINION: This week, the brides attempt to create their 'ultimate fantasy' in the bedroom.

The White Lotus’ most unforgettable and intoxicating characters so far
Opinion: The Spinoff ranks all the 'terrifically awful people' from seasons one and two.

‘I’m not done’: Surprise groom return rocks Mafs
OPINION: Final straws are clutched as an open forum pulls no punches.

In its third season, The White Lotus seeks enlightenment
OPINION: The latest instalment of The White Lotus puts a sunnier spin on human nature.

Captain America: Anthony Mackie is a welcome MCU addition but the plot is ‘incomprehensible’
REVIEW: Excellent actors are wasted on 'pixel-pounding mishmash'.

Karl Puschmann: New Bridget Jones is not so much a rom-com as a ‘loss-com’
REVIEW: The film walks the tightrope of whether a tearjerker can still make you laugh.

‘Unhinged’: MAFS nice guy turns nasty after shocking comments
OPINION: Abhorrent comments and dark secrets are building mounting tension on Mafs.

‘Selfish p****’: Confession chaos rocks Married At First Sight
OPINION: Tension-laden tasks put the newlyweds to the test, leading to shock revelations.

‘Couldn’t be happier’: Heart and soul shine through in Laneway’s Brat Summer spectacle
Opinion: Did the most anticipated event of the festival calendar live up to expectations?

Karl Puschmann: This is not a heavy metal documentary
‘When we started, the relationship between Government and Māori was okay. That's changed.’