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‘I just wanted it to fly’: Tom Hiddleston dances with joy in The Life of Chuck role
New York Times: How Tom Hiddleston's love of dance shaped his latest film role.
Inside Universal’s big bet on How to Train Your Dragon
NY Times: Universal believes audiences will take flight with Hiccup and Toothless again.
'Two small boys left fatherless and their mother cast as a scarlet woman'
The scandalous true-crime murder case that shocked New Zealand.
Victor Rodger's play Black Faggot, was groundbreaking - how relevant is it today?
'I forbade my mother from seeing it. There's a lot of sex talk in the show.'
Opinion: Stop blaming Jaws for ruining movies
OPINION: Why Jaws isn't the villain in the film's blockbuster evolution.
From Jacinda Ardern to Air NZ: 32 of the best lifestyle and entertainment stories of the year so far
While you enjoy a long weekend break, catch up on some of the best stories of 2025 so far.
TikTok made Addison Rae famous. Pop made her cool
NY Times: The onetime social media superstar re-emerged as rookie pop star of the year.
Oprah shamed him. He’s back anyway
NYT: A Million Little Pieces became a global scandal – 20 years later, James Frey is back.
Scarlett Johansson unveils her newest role at Cannes: Filmmaker
NY Times: Few stars win over critics and convey Old Hollywood glamour as effortlessly.
What we know about The Paper, the upcoming Office spinoff
New York Times: Set in a small newspaper, at least one original castmember will return.
'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning
A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.
'At 17, I was dealing with NCEA stress headaches and wondering why no boys were into me'
From mousy missionary to teen warrior heroine: Brownyn Ensor on playing Joan of Arc.
How Kate Winslet’s daughter is forging her own path to stardom
New York Times: Wes Anderson's newest star, Mia Threapleton, finds inspiration everywhere.
Pop culture takes up smoking again
New York Times: From movies and TV shows to music, the habit is no longer taboo.
How Disney’s AI lawsuit could shift the future of entertainment
A battle has been raging between AI companies and copyright-holders.
Did Kylie Jenner get plastic surgery? She did, and she'll tell you exactly how
New York Times: Celebrities now wear plastic surgeries as they would couture gowns.
'Thrilled to be here': How Jeff Goldblum remains a cultural icon at 72
New York Times: The actor insists his persona is “not a performance” - it’s his lifeblood.
Tom Cruise really, really loves the movies
NY Times: As one of cinema's biggest advocates, Cruise is hoping his latest film pays off.
Rutene Spooner's new show pays homage to his musical roots
The show aims to connect with kaumātua, celebrating classic jazz and crooning.
A Mission: Impossible fan favourite returns three decades later. Even he’s surprised
New York Times: Rolf Saxon thought he was being pranked when the director contacted him.
Lost for seven years, Josh Holloway is back in the driver’s seat
The Lost actor returns to the small screen.
The six ways Cannes will shape the year in movies
From political statements to breakout stars, Cannes 2025 was anything but ordinary.
French producer woos Hollywood with epic that inspired Game of Thrones
He comes from French cinema royalty, but Dimitri Rassam is carving his own path.
Garage stories: Comedian Courtney Dawson’s baby sister steps into the limelight
The youngest in a family of performers is about to make her debut with Black Grace.
60 of the most memorable moments from 60 years of the Aotearoa Music Awards
Tonight's awards ceremony will be a celebration like no other.
As George Lucas’ $1b ‘Starship’ museum nears landing, he takes the controls
New York Times: What is a museum of narrative art? And why is Lucas building one?
'A beautiful thing': 60 years of the Aotearoa Music Awards and why they remain vital
NZ music stars and industry experts reflect on 60 years of the AMAs.
Rising costs, shifting habits: Why is going to the movies so expensive?
'You need to give people a reason to get off their couch.'
As a new mum, Ella Becroft was primed to love her kids - nothing prepared her for what happened next
A 'body horror' theatre show on the mundanity and monstrosity of early motherhood.
Karl Puschmann - Tom Cruise, Mission: Impossible and the age of the Bladderbuster
OPINION: The real impossible mission is not nipping to the loo during the film.
Auckland Writers Festival special: Duncan Sarkies writes about democracy ... and alpacas
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.
Auckland Writers Festival special: Family secrets unveiled in Amma
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.
Sir Roger Hall at 86: Can the man with the Midas touch still spin box-office gold?
A love letter to Auckland, End of Summer Time brings Dickie Hart back to the stage.
ZZ Top stirs Christchurch as fans battle for front row
ZZ Top and George Thorogood kick off a three-leg New Zealand tour in Christchurch.
Auckland Writers Festival special: Pip Adam explores new frontiers
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.
Auckland Writers Festival special: Debut novel tackles themes of identity and belonging
Read an exclusive extract from Shilo Kino's All That We Know.
Auckland Writers Festival special: Exclusive extract from Catherine Chidgey's new book
The Book of Guilt, Chidgey's ninth novel, is shocking, creepy and compelling.
Auckland Writers Festival special: The debut novel from Auckland lawyer about secrets and betrayal
Read an exclusive extract of Rachel Paris' debut novel, See How They Fall.
Auckland Writers Festival special: Dominic Hoey recalls 1985's biggest events
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.
Auckland Writers Festival special: The debut novel from Auckland lawyer about secrets and betrayal
Read an exclusive extract of Rachel Paris' debut novel, See How They Fall.
Auckland Writers Festival special: Dominic Hoey recalls 1985's biggest events
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.
Auckland Writers Festival special: Jude Dobson's true story of intrigue and espionage
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.
Auckland Writers Festival special: Uncovering a life at the end of the world
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.
Jeremy Renner experienced something extraordinary when he was near death. Why?
New York Times: Scientists have spent decades trying to explain near-death experiences.
Born to be bad: George Thorogood on black influence, white critics and singing the blues
Mike Thorpe speaks to the music legend and his 50-year career ahead of his NZ gigs.
Auckland Writers Festival special: Jacqueline Bublitz’s latest blockbuster
We're celebrating this year's festival with extracts from some authors on the programme.
P Diddy’s path From Harlem to stardom, and now court
NYT: After years of accusations and few consequences, Sean Combs is to stand trial.
Amy Mansfield spent seven years at Auckland University – here's what she got out of it
Turning old lecture notes into comedy gold.