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Oriini Kaipara joins Paula Bennett on Ask Me Anything
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Kiwi filmmaker set to return home from LA to film thriller
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Your guide to the Emmys' favourite show, Ted Lasso
The Apple TV+ hit has been nominated for an astonishing 40 Emmy Awards in two years.
Will Julia Roberts and George Clooney's new film take you to paradise?
The Hollywood superstars team up as bickering exes in this beachside romcom.
Melanie Chisholm: How I survived Spicemania
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'I believe I can fly' singer convicted on child porn charges
R. Kelly has been convicted of child pornography and sex abuse charges in Chicago.
'Our great joy': Why Julia Roberts returned to the rom-com
Roberts stars alongside George Clooney in 2022's Ticket to Paradise, in cinemas today.
Mel Parsons: Kiwi singer on her new album Slow Burn and nationwide tour
Kiwi singer Mel Parsons is back with her fifth studio album, Slow Burn which is out on Friday. Video / Newstalk ZB
The world's worst celebrity to work with
A celebrity publicist has revealed the worst experience he's had working with a star.
Kane Brown on Idol rejection, leaving X Factor and Queenstown's luge
The singer was famously turned down from American Idol but now has no what-ifs.
Five strong wāhine Māori comedians put on an ataahua show - no joke
What do you get when you have five Māori female comedians? A great show.
Rangatahi Māori filmmaker explores fatherhood through te ao Māori
Māori filmmaker explores te ao Māori and fatherhood through his second short film.
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'I'm going': Treasure Island contestant goes rogue in self-elimination
One contestant has shocked the island with their elimination battle confession.
Christine Baranski brings throwback flair to her ripped-from-the-headlines stardom
New York Times: The actress is back for the final season of The Good Fight.
Ryan Reynolds' 'potentially life-saving' surgery
The Deadpool actor has an 'extremely subtle polyp' removed in the procedure.
Kiwi wins Emmy for sound editing on Stranger Things
The Raumati Beach local works on Hollywood films and TV shows from his home in Kāpiti
Review: Silo's latest play a purposefully tough sell that kicks down the fourth wall
The Writer features a stand-out performance from Sophie Henderson.
Jessica Chastain and Eddie Redmayne team up for killer flick
The Good Nurse premiered over the weekend at the Toronto International Film Festival.
The Queen to The Crown: How Peter Morgan shaped our view of Elizabeth
The writer has gone to great lengths to imagine the late Queen's internal life.
Lorde's sister Indy Yelich releasing her own music
Indy Yelich, already a published poet, is now following in her famous sister's footsteps.
Moana, Mickey and Disney in NZ: Centenary plans unveiled
New Zealand will get its first taste of Disney Parks and Cruises during the centenary.
Netflix's The Crown resumes filming after short suspension
The popular Netflix show took a short break in respect for the Queen.
Leonardo DiCaprio and Gigi Hadid 'getting to know each other'
Leonardo DiCaprio may already be moving on after his split from Camila Morrone.
Selma Blair receives standing ovation at the Emmys
Selma Blair's surprise appearance comes amid her ongoing battle with multiple sclerosis.
Queen's memorable visit to Australia in 2000
Adorable and awkward moment of Queen's visit to an Australia in 2000 when children failed to recognise her. Video / Getty / ITN
Transgender wahine cast in NZ-directed production of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
Transgender Māori Brady Peeti is transcending her role as Lucy in Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
"Whāia rā tō ihi, whāia rā tō wehi, whāia rā tō maruwehi - always follow your purpose in life"
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Robbie Williams reveals secret pet peeve
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'You cow': Mike King declares war on Treasure Island contestant
The mental health advocate believes he has been betrayed by his alliance buddy.