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Revealed: Who got Govt's $50m media bailout money?
The final numbers are in on the Government's bailout of media companies.

Does the new series of The Crown do Margaret Thatcher justice?
The verdict on Gillian Anderson's portrayal of Thatcher from the PM's biographer.

Watch: 'Overwhelmed' 23yo virgin walks off naked dating show
The young man needed a moment after he was confronted by the naked truth.

How The Queen's Gambit started a new debate about sexism in chess
New York Times: The Netflix hit captures the struggles of women in the game.

Does The Crown season 4 do justice to the royals' most debated decade?
OPINION: The '80s present The Crown's makers with perhaps their greatest challenge so far.

'She talks like me and you': What happened when a handyman broke into the Queen's bedroom
Michael Fagan's infamous "chat with the Queen" has been recreated - inaccurately, he says.

Top-secret celeb singing competition coming to NZ
One of the most bizarre singing competitions is coming to Kiwi screens next year.

'Sick to my stomach': Viewers horrified by Simpsons-themed dance
"This has to be the most cursed video on the internet," tweeted one disgusted viewer.

Dave Chappelle roasts Donald Trump
The comedian called President Donald Trump a "racist" as he reflected on the election.

'Jeopardy!' host Alex Trebek dies at 80
The legendary game show host presided over the quiz show for more than 30 years.

Why news networks called the US election for Biden
The news networks had to wait for one last state before confirming Biden the winner.

Spy: The Showbiz sisters who are facing death in a funny fashion
Spy reveals the new show finding the LOL in RIP.

Spy: Who will be the new reality show hosts?
With TVNZ doubling down on reality TV next year Spy looks at the hot hosting contenders.

'Unprecedented move': The Crown's warning over graphic Princess Diana scene
The new season of The Crown will cover Princess Diana's bulimia battle.

Karl Puschmann: The final viewing vote on Trump's America
OPINION: Election 2020 marked the finale of Trump's America. Did its conclusion satisfy?

The Apprentice NZ: Are you NZ's next Donald Trump?
TVNZ is rebooting the iconic show after 10 years. Here's who will sit in the boss's chair.

TVNZ 2021 lineup: All the big shows coming to our screens
The Bachelorette and The Bachelor, The Apprentice Aotearoa and more will screen next year.

TV review: Steve Braunias on Black Hands - guns a weird blip in gripping Bain drama
Black Hands is recreating it with respect, skill, and fairness.

Spy: Reality stars' love advice for newbies
Spy looks back at the couples still together from their reality show throw of the dice.

Inside Paul Henry's 'secret' wedding to Diane Foreman - and his new business venture
It's a big week for Paul Henry with the launch of his new wine and a new book.

Why are an awful lot of people bingeing an awful lot of terrible TV?
Times: Streaming sites provide vital comfort TV - but we need more than that from them.

'Ghoulish': Why David Bain won't watch Black Hands TV drama
Long-time supporter Joe Karam says drama is 'at the expense of the Bain family'.

Karl Puschmann: Is Taskmaster NZ up to the task?
OPINION: NZ gets its own take on the popular comedy game show.

What happens when Real Housewives don't wear masks?
New York Times: Health-related behaviours of reality stars can affect viewers' behaviour.

BBC pulls Oscar Pistorius doco trailer following outcry
Glaring omission in 'The Trials of Oscar Pistorius' promo sparks fury in the UK.

Actor's dig at Ellen DeGeneres
Ryan Phillippe made sure his fans know where he stands with the daytime TV host.

The Addams Family is reportedly back
Wednesday, Morticia, Gomez and all your favourite Addams members could be back.

Karl Puschmann: Borat 2 a cringe-inducing triumph, if you can stomach it
OPINION: There's cringe comedy and then there's Borat.

Gillian Flynn knows Utopia has 'unsettling' Covid parallels
New York Times: "I wrote it before I knew about QAnon."