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Katy Perry and Orlando Bloom confirm split in joint statement
'They will continue raising their daughter with love, stability and mutual respect.'
Actor Michael Madsen dead at 67
The Kill Bill star was found unresponsive at his Malibu home.
Riccarton High: The centre of a changing Christchurch
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Watch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest's finals around the motu
The latest highlights of talented up-and-coming musicians competing around the country.
The Kiwi still teaching Aussies to wave after 30 years
Author Shaun Fay is returning to Darwin to update a book inspired by a family road trip.
Coronation Street star living life to the fullest after beating cancer
In 2019, Sally raised £100,000 for Prevent Breast Cancer by trekking to Everest base camp.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charge
The music mogul was denied bail; he must remain behind bars until sentencing.
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NZ International Film Festival 2025 Trailer
NZ International Film Festival begins on July 31.
Country music is booming in New Zealand, and are Jaffas actually any good?
The Heralds Jenni Mortimer talks all things country music and explains why Jaffas are no more.
Noel Edmonds shares update after River Haven estate hit by Tasman floods
The British TV star is dealing with flood damage to his Ngātīmoti property.
Kaylee Bell on music and motherhood
Kiwi country music queen Kaylee Bell chats to Mitchell Hageman at the Aotearoa Music Awards 2025. Video / Carson Bluck
Guy Montgomery: From stand-up comedy grind to game show superstardom
Guy Mont-Spelling Bee host Guy Montgomery reflects on his weird and wonderful comedy journey and influences ahead of his Auckland stand-up show this August. Video / Cameron Pitney
Building worlds through music
Arli Liberman is an Auckland-based composer who, among other things, scores sporting events. Video \ Jason Dorday
Music
Watch: Smokefreerockquest and Showquest's finals around the motu
The latest highlights of talented up-and-coming musicians competing around the country.
Sean 'Diddy' Combs acquitted of sex trafficking, convicted on lesser charge
The music mogul was denied bail; he must remain behind bars until sentencing.
Arli Liberman: The art of scoring in sport
'I don’t score the images, I score the idea; the feeling, the heart'
Lorde's new see-through CDs 'won't play' music, fans claim
'Whoever decided to design this is an idiot,' one woman said after purchasing it.
Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial
The jury have been unable to agree on the most serious charge - racketeering.
Country superstar Jason Aldean to perform in NZ for first time
The country chart-topper will perform for one night only at Spark Arena.
Television
Ex-TV host Matt Chisholm's bold new career; 'Hugely unpopular' - battle royale brews inside Stuff
Well-known Kiwi's court move over story; Which political leader is best/worst with media?
'A couple of detractors': Revealed - the early battle to get The Casketeers to air on TVNZ
The founder and owneer of Great Southern Television on the future of the screen industry.
Coronation Street star living life to the fullest after beating cancer
In 2019, Sally raised £100,000 for Prevent Breast Cancer by trekking to Everest base camp.
Culture
'Heartbeat of the lake': Iconic paddleboat set for comeback
Damon Hagaman bought and restored the dry-docked boat with help from local volunteers.
'Tears of frustration': Amputees call for overhaul of NZ limb service amid delays
Some amputees face weeks of pain with ill-fitting or defective limbs.
Auckland school named after Captain Cook scrubs mention of explorer for Māori name
A former pupil, ex-Act politician Stephen Berry, says school 'should focus on education'.
'Watching over us': Pou whenua unveiling start of Rangatira Marae's path forward for rebuild
The pou is dedicated to Wi Haronga and serves as a guardian for the project.
Movies
Actor Michael Madsen dead at 67
The Kill Bill star was found unresponsive at his Malibu home.
From Bluey to Shorty: What TV shows are Kiwis streaming?
TVNZ+ has revealed its top 20 streamed shows, with local content standing out.
Scarlett Johansson: AI can't replicate the soulfulness of actors
She feels AI threatens society's foundational trust and moral compass.
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Jury reaches partial verdict in Sean 'Diddy' Combs sex trafficking trial
The jury have been unable to agree on the most serious charge - racketeering.
'Real struggles': Charlize Theron opens up about parenting
'I’m getting my a** handed to me.'
Diddy trial: Jury ends first day of deliberations without decision
Sean Combs, 55, faces life in prison if convicted on five federal charges.
‘Please return me’: Reusable cups are replacing recycling at concerts
Event spaces are turning to packaging that can be washed and reused hundreds of times.
Watch: 'Heartbreaking' – Noel Edmonds' $30m NZ estate flooded
The British TV star called the damage heartbreaking.
Henry Golding compares Charlize Theron to Tom Cruise in high praise
Golding highlighted her dedication and professionalism.
Rita Ora shares new details of how she proposed to Taika Waititi, after an A-List introduction
The singer also talked about her relationship with Taika's children and ex-wife.
'Always a dream': Kiwi country music star Kaylee Bell announces biggest NZ headline shows to date
Bell was 'back on the stage about six weeks' after giving birth to her young son James.
Late Glee star's parents dead within a month of each other
The world was left shocked when Cory Monteith died in 2013.
BBC under fire for airing anti-IDF chants at Glastonbury
Police are reviewing footage of Bob Vylan's Glastonbury comments.
Bruce Springsteen reveals his paths not taken
NYT: Springsteen unveils a huge, almost entirely unknown trove of songs from his past.
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