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Jean Marsh, a creator and star of ‘Upstairs, Downstairs,’ dies at 90
She won a 1975 Emmy for her role as Rose Buck, a sharp-tongued parlour maid.

How 'Polk' documentary seeks to honour Pauline Hanna's story
'You’re aware that this is because a person’s died.'

'Tabloid clickbait': Inside Philip Polkinghorne's stoush with TV doco makers
A journalist says there was 'nothing deceitful' about his approach to Polkinghorne.

On The Up: The Hits' Ben Boyce on going viral and finding his feet after TV
"I definitely don’t spend every hour in a novelty costume yelling 'rizz' and 'skibidi'."

Adolescence stars on the father-son bond and questions of a sequel
New York Times: The actors explore the social and personal impact of the Netflix hit.

On The Up: How NZ comedy icons conquered the world stage
Kiwi comedy often takes the world stage by storm. Here's who helped it happen.

Grey’s Anatomy star reveals devastating diagnosis
Amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS) has an average survival time of three years.

Cricket bats and satellite phone tech - why NZ will best survive a zombie apocalypse
A US research society has awarded NZ a 'zombie resilience' endorsement.

White Lotus, Mafs and this column: What makes a satisfying finale?
A big week for endings as Karl Puschmann says goodbye to White Lotus, Mafs and this column

The Chase is on: TVNZ commissions four-episode quiz show special Downunder
Successful applicants will have to cover their own travel and accommodation costs.

'It’s such an enduring show': Behind the scenes at Hyundai Country Calendar
Each episode involves a five-day shoot, focusing on real people and settings.

One of NZ’s ‘most daring’ Grand Designs back on the market
The Wellington home hangs over a 45-degree hill and includes a glass elevator.

Netflix raises NZ prices: Subscriptions up by $3-6 monthly
Basic plans increase from $14.99 to $17.99, and premium plans hit $33.99.

‘Felt like a million bucks’: How a suit helped Josh McDermitt go from fan to fictional lawyer
Suits: LA takes on the sweltering high-stakes heat of Hollywood entertainment law.

The White Lotus: 7 questions for the Season 3 finale
New York Times: A few questions that need answers in the supersized conclusion.

Karl Puschmann: Is Rebecca Gibney’s musical-comedy a show stopper or a bit flat?
Review: Set in the Bay of Plenty, Happiness is familiar but uniquely Kiwi. But is it good?

The White Lotus music will never be the same
New York Times: The composer said he has ooh’ed his last loo-loo.

Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright

Kiwi MAFS bride hit with restraining order by estranged husband
Warning: Contains spoilers, drama, excessive tea.

Opinion: We underestimate the manosphere at our peril
NYT: The horrifying scenario depicted in TV series 'Adolescence' is entirely plausible.

Actor and ‘Thorn Birds’ star Richard Chamberlain dies at 90
He won three Golden Globes for ‘The Thorn Birds,’ ‘Shogun,’ and ‘Dr. Kildare’.