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A Mixtape for Maladies
Seventeen songs on an old mixtape tell the story in Ahilan Karunaharan's moving play . Video / Auckland Theatre company

First look: New trailer for A Minecraft Movie
The latest trailer for A Minecraft Movie, a big-screen adaptation of the popular video game directed by Jared Hess and starring Jason Momoa and Jack Black.

Michelle Trachtenberg's tragic history with Buffy The Vampire Slayer
On February 26, the tragic news broke that actress Michelle Trachtenberg had passed away.

Lord of the Rings actor Bruce Hopkins will do 69 backflips for 69th birthday fundraiser.
In support of the charity Grandparents Raising Grandchildren, NZ actor Bruce Hopkins is taking to the water for another epic backflipping challenge. Video / Michael Craig

Legendary singer Roberta Flack dies at 88
Roberta Flack, the legendary singer known for her heartfelt ballads, has died at 88.

Martin Henderson warns fans after woman scammed of $375k
Actor Martin Henderson takes a break from filming to warn Kiwis about romance scams using his name. Video / Martin Henderson

Cirque du Soleil returns to NZ with Corteo
After wowing Kiwi audiences in 2023, the famed touring circus returns in October for a special Spark Arena residency. Video / Cirque du Soleil

Rose Matafeo is the host of Junior Taskmaster
Trailer for the second episode of TVNZ's new Junior Taskmaster series. Video / TVNZ

The Wheel of Time season three trailer
The action-packed fantasy series is back for a third season, airing on Prime Video March 13. Video / Prime Video

Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds trailer
Trailer for the new Ursula Grace Williams' documentary about Kiwi musician Marlon Williams creating his first te reo Māori language album, Te Whare Tīwekaweka. Video / 818

Laneway Festival 2025: A pop culture spectacle at Western Springs
Charli XCX, Olivia Dean, DJO and more deliver a perfect pop culture spectacle at Western Springs. Video / Carson Bluck

Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara
A new documentary featuring Kiwi heavy metal band Alien Weaponry is in cinemas now. Video / Rialto Distribution

Alien Weaponry: Kua Tupu Te Ara
A new documentary featuring Kiwi heavy metal band Alien Weaponry is in cinemas now. Video / Rialto Distribution

Thousands queue for Auckland’s Laneway Festival after ticket malfunction
Concert-goers have encountered a fault with the Ticketek app that has delayed them entering the 2025 Laneway Festival at Western Springs. Video / Rachel Maher

Sandra Oh discusses the power of her Invincibles character Debbie Grayson
With the third season of Amazon's Prime Video show out in New Zealand on February 6, the award-winning actor sits down with the Herald's Emma Gleason during CCXP Brazil.

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

Air New Zealand brings the magic to those flying on Christmas Day
Air New Zealand surprises hundreds of passengers missing Christmas Day with holiday magic at 30,000 feet. Video / Air New Zealand

Culpa Tuya stars Eva Ruiz, Nicole Wallace and Víctor Varona talk to Herald's Emma Gleason
Your Fault (Culpa Tuya) is available on Prime Video from December 27. Video / Prime Video