Sideswipe: Newshub ripping through the year
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‘It would eat me up inside’: The comments that used to make Paddy Gower panic
Paddy Gower had a massive year in 2022.
Sir Rod Stewart opens up on double tragedy in family
The singer lost both of his brothers within weeks of each other.
Avengers star celebrates 52nd birthday in hospital
Jeremy Renner has paid tribute to hospital staff as he celebrates his birthday.
Con artist pleads guilty in plot that duped famous authors
Works by Margaret Atwood, Ethan Hawke in scheme that baffled the book world for years.
Kardashian family 'heartbroken' after sudden death
The famous family are mourning after the death of a 'beautiful angel'.
Treasure Island Fans v Faves: Introducing this year's castaways
Meet the contestants for a season like never before.
Spy: Kiwi Grace Palmer wins breakthrough US TV role
Kiwi actor Grace Palmer to hit US TV screens in comedy-drama Animal Control.
Spy: Kura returns — and one star poised for bigger things
Comedy drama Kura is back for a third season on TVNZ+.
Coast's Sam Wallace on the reality of holidays with kids: 'Chaotic'
One child is like having a pet, two is like having a zoo and three is Jurassic Park!'
Romance for two at TVNZ and another is looking for love
Love blooms in the TVNZ 1 newsroom.
'Wednesday' Season two announced
Netflix has officially announced the their hit show 'Wednesday' will receive a second season. Video / Netflix
Hit Netflix series renewed for second season
The show's first season clocked 1.2b hours of viewing time in its first 28 days.
Anne Heche's son announces release of her memoir
The star died in August last year after a fiery car crash.
Watch: Jeremy Renner shares video from hospital after snowplough accident
The "Marvel" star is in intensive care after being run over by a snowplough.
Joe Rogan apologises for humiliating fail
He apologised for doing a podcast segment on a fake tweet about the Covid vaccine.
Opinion: Underage screen nudity has always been indefensible
Adolescent nudity has long been justified as art but a new lawsuit may change that.
Watch: Stranger Things star comes out as gay
The star took to TikTok to reveal the news.
Neighbours icon dies aged 83
The much-loved actress died peacefully on December 28, says her friend.
Juicy Fest review: How did Park Island handle the heat of Nelly and his hip hop company?
Juicy Fest 2023 kicked off its R&B and hip-hop tour in Napier, and here is how it went.
Popular music festival canned after several artists pull out
Organisers say they looked in vain for replacements for the acts that pulled out.
Prince Harry claims he was physically attacked by brother William in upcoming memoir
Prince Harry makes an explosive claim he was attacked by brother Prince William in his new memoir 'Spare'. AP
Heidi Klum confirms truly bizarre rumour
Heidi Klum has confirmed an online rumour about her teeth, which people find a little odd.
From Diana's death to Harry's autobiography: How much has really changed in 25 years?
Twenty-five years on, the story of Princess Diana remains relevant.
Sideswipe: January 6: Why?
A daily column looking at humorous, satirical and simply strange news.
Tragic reason star is unrecognisable
Opinion: In her most recent photo shoot, she resembles Taylor Swift more than herself.
‘Insufferable’: Hugh Jackman escalates Ryan Reynolds ‘feud’ with plea to Academy
The stars' rivalry continues after the Deadpool actor inches closer to Oscars nod.
Margot Robbie reveals unusual acting method
The popular Aussie star has revealed an usual method that helps her get into character.
Khloé Kardashian accused of using diabetes medication to achieve dramatic weight loss
She's the second of her sisters thought to have used the drug to drastically drop weight.
Jimmy Barnes gives health update after major surgery
The Working Class Man singer has 'turned a big corner' post-surgery.
Tom Hanks reveals Oscar-winning role he regrets
The actor says he wouldn't have accepted one of his most iconic roles if offered it today.
'Not allowed': Olivia Colman's The Crown confession
In her role as the Queen she broke a major rule on set.
Original Simpsons legend dead at 64
He worked on every episode of the iconic show for 33 years.