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Man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston after crashing car into gate
Carwyle allegedly drove his car into her Bel Air home's gate after years of harassment.
Who are the comedians to see at this year's Comedy Festival?
The NZ International Comedy Festival is under way in Auckland and Wellington.
'Locked for life': Poker Face actress reveals love for her Kiwi bffs
The US actress says she's 'obsessed' with two special Kiwis in her life.
Lorde announces new world tour - but snubs NZ
The tour kicks off on September 17 in Austin, Texas.
Tom Brady reveals Netflix roast was hard on his children
The roast included jokes about his split from model Gisele Bundchen.
Aussie star on why the South Island is perfect for a zombie apocalypse
The apocalypse Western Forgive Us All was shot in the Queenstown-Lakes District.
Hollywood stars descend on Nepal to film Everest biopic
Tom Hiddleston will star as Kiwi mountaineering pioneer Sir Edmund Hillary.
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Natasha Lyonne and Melanie Lynskey star in Poker Face season two
A trailer for the new season of Poker Face, available on TVNZ+. Video / TVNZ
Gracie Abrams covers Lorde's song Liberty
Gracie Abrams covered Lorde's song Liberty at her Spark Arena concert on Tuesday. Video / Dan Boyd
Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds has its red carpet premiere in Auckland
Kiwi musician Marlon Williams is the star of a new documentary, following his four-year journey writing and recording an album entirely in te reo Māori. Video / Cameron Pitney
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
Nominations are now open for this year's Viva Beauty Awards 2025.
Music
'It does change you': Sir Dave Dobbyn opens up on Parkinson’s battle
Dobbyn feels his musicality has been affected, but remains in good spirits.
Northland ovarian cancer patient pens song to help raise awareness
Ruby Smith wants awareness of 'silent killer', especially for Māori and Pasifika women.
Lorde announces new world tour - but snubs NZ
The tour kicks off on September 17 in Austin, Texas.
'Significant win': New Homegrown host city confident in pulling it off
Homegrown is returning to its roots and being welcomed with open arms.
Rock star bringing pop to BOP
Nic Martin and Sophie-Maude rock out and jam together in an interview with NZME in Pāpāmoa.Video / Tom Eley
Real Life: Voom’s Buzz Moller on how ‘Beth’ became accidental student radio hit
'No one was meant to hear it,' Moller said while discussing his life, music and career.
Television
Man charged with stalking Jennifer Aniston after crashing car into gate
Carwyle allegedly drove his car into her Bel Air home's gate after years of harassment.
Natasha Lyonne and Melanie Lynskey star in Poker Face season two
A trailer for the new season of Poker Face, available on TVNZ+. Video / TVNZ
'Locked for life': Poker Face actress reveals love for her Kiwi bffs
The US actress says she's 'obsessed' with two special Kiwis in her life.
Culture
Rice to the occasion: How a Queenstown brewery snagged gold at Tokyo Sake Challenge
Zenkuro was one of two non-Japanese breweries to be recognised at the challenge.
Lessons from Paris: What Auckland can learn from global cultural innovation
OPINION: Cultural spaces can drive community, economic and social recovery in cities.
Is this the best way to see India?
India’s women offer a new lens on travel, tradition, and transformation.
'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main street
Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki
Movies
'Locked for life': Poker Face actress reveals love for her Kiwi bffs
The US actress says she's 'obsessed' with two special Kiwis in her life.
Aussie star on why the South Island is perfect for a zombie apocalypse
The apocalypse Western Forgive Us All was shot in the Queenstown-Lakes District.
Hollywood stars descend on Nepal to film Everest biopic
Tom Hiddleston will star as Kiwi mountaineering pioneer Sir Edmund Hillary.
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P Diddy’s path From Harlem to stardom, and now court
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'How do I explain this to my grandparents?': Florence Pugh opens up on sex scenes
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'Very emotional': Dolly Parton on losing her husband of 60 years
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Blake Lively opens up about 'intense year' amid It Ends With Us legal battle
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Amy Mansfield spent seven years at Auckland University – here's what she got out of it
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