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'We're gonna have some fun tonight NZ': Harry Styles – and crowds – dazzle at Mt Smart Stadium
What piece of Kiwiana would Harry bring to the show?
MAFS: Husband caught trashing wife on boys’ night
A husband has been busted slagging off his wife after a butt-dial. James Weir recaps.
Fan frenzy: Harry Styles superfans waiting over 12 hours in concert queue
One fan had been waiting in line since 10pm last night.
Watch: Fans frantic for Harry Styles
Harry Styles fans wait eagerly in feathers and colour outside Mt Smart, some cueing from 10pm the previous night. Video / NZ Herald
Hey Harry Styles, will you meet Annabel?
Cancer survivor Annabel, 12, has one dream: to meet Harry Styles tonight.
Watermelon Sugar why? Bizarre secrecy around Harry Styles concert baffles
The strange rules are driving us crazy, but we’re into it. We’re kinda into it.
Mike Hosking talks to Rod Stewart
Mike Hosking chats with British music icon Rod Stewart. Video / Newstalk ZB
The worst moments in Oscars history, ranked
Will Smith thumping Chris Rock, Glenn Close twerking: disasters we would rather forget.
'Insane': Fan gushes over moment she met Harry Styles in Auckland
The pop superstar is set to perform at Auckland's Mt Smart Stadium tonight.
'Remorseful': Will Smith's attempt to make amends with Chris Rock
Rock addressed Will Smith's infamous Oscars slap in his live-streamed Netflix special.
Emma Heming's emotional plea amid Bruce Willis's dementia diagnosis
'The woo-hooing and the yippee-ki-yays — just don’t do it, OK?'
'That meant the world': Rod Stewart and Mike Hosking share heartfelt exchange
The beloved star spoke to Mike Hosking ahead of his New Zealand shows next month.
Watch: Harry Styles spotted at the Viaduct
Harry Styles was seen with fans at the Viaduct in Auckland. Video / @angelamcleod223 via TikTok
Pete Davidson and new girlfriend crash car into a house
Davidson was speeding in his Mercedes down a quiet LA street.
Sideswipe: Shop of vices
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
Judith Hill: 'I want my music to trigger people to feel inspired'
The Grammy-winning singer-songwriter talks to Elisabeth Easther.
Gary Rossington, last founding member of Lynyrd Skynyrd, dies aged 71
Gary Rossington had been grappling with health problems for decades.
‘Shocked’: MAFS couple’s post-fight sex act
One husband has gym-shamed his wife after their badly timed first time.
Eleanor Catton on her new novel Birnam Wood - and the crisis facing fiction
NZ's Booker Prize winner on why it took a decade to pen her new modern thriller.
Ed, Snoop and Russell: Unlikely trio party in Aussie
An unlikely trio has been spotted hanging out backstage.
Why Macklemore takes his 7yo daughter to AA meetings
The rapper says he and his wife have reached 'a new point in parenting'.
'Trying to be the victim': Chris Rock slams Meghan Markle
The comedian has made a bold statement about the Duchess of Sussex.
Paul Henry on attacking a 'Pygmy' with a guitar
Paul Henry joined Max Key's podcast to share a wild tale from his time in Africa.
'Can't wait': Mark Wahlberg hints at return to NZ
The actor looks back on his time filming in NZ after Wahlburgers' Auckland opening.
Chris Rock erupts over Jada Pinkett-Smith affair
He has alleged that the actress' infidelity was the cause of Will Smith's outburst.
MAFS cheater’s ridiculous excuse mocked
Opinion: The MAFS cheating scandal has reached peak absurdity.
Keanu Reeves reveals the one role he's always wanted
Star of John Wick and The Matrix on the epic role someone else has played for 23 years.
'She hurt him way more than he hurt me': Chris Rock hits back at Will Smith, cites wife's affair
Comedian's stand-up special streamed live on Netflix.
Bellincampi, musicians transport audience back in time with Beethoven symphonies
William Dart reviews the launch of the APO's New Zealand Herald Premier series.
Aussie actress reveals who's 'cooler' after meeting Harry and Meghan
The actress says one of the royals was stand-offish and not 'naturally warm'.
Hugh Grant admits 'terrible' temper tantrums on movie set
'I did a Christian Bale', the actor says.
Bradley Cooper’s adorable confession
The surprising detail about one of the world's most famous actors.
Will Chris Rock visit Will Smith slap in Netflix livestream special today?
Rock is widely expected to use this forum for a full response to the incident.