COMMENT: Would life without television really be that bad? Consider these, the worst shows of 2016.

Departing star Paul Henry saved a sly dig for his former co-star Hilary Barry till the end of his final show for TV3.

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Paul Henry dedicated his final stint hosting his TV3 show to his late mother, saying he had "lost my most important audience member". Video / Newshub

A New Zealand version of hit romance reality show Married at First Sight is on hold - but producers are hopeful it will still get made.

Yesterday's unveiling of Amazon Prime Video brings more competition to an area where Sky TV once had a monopoly, John Drinnan writes.

Bruno Mars made some major revelations to James Corden, including his rider requests.

The upcoming anniversary of JonBenet Ramsey's murder has led to renewed speculation. Now the case takes another turn.

The streaming TV battle is getting even hotter as Amazon Prime launches in New Zealand - but it lands with one major show.

Westworld was the television gamble of the year so why did it do so well? Here's some other ideas to fix your Westworld cravings.

Michael Smith is suing Idol producers over an incident that happened as he was getting ready to perform for the judges on a taping of the program.

SKY TV has cut its 2017 earnings guidance citing rising content costs and falling revenue and subscribers.

A First Dates contestant literally wet himself in the middle of a blind date but managed to cover it up with a crafty story.

Why can't anyone watch Fleabag in New Zealand?

COMMENT: 2016 might be looked back on as the year television finally acknowledged that the good times wouldn't last forever.

Paul Henry was back on air this morning for the first time since the death of his mother, and he quickly paid tribute to her.

While promoting their new film Passengers, Jennifer Lawrence and Chris Pratt took time out to insult each other.

The BBC has flouted Sir David Attenborough's own rule never to interfere in nature, after it told worried fans of Planet Earth II that a film crew had intervened to rescue stranded baby turtles.

Hyped local drama Dirty Laundry has been cancelled after just one season because "it didn't take off".

NZ's love affair with Westies will continue in yet another local TV show. But this one's for kids.

12 Questions: Shortland Street star JJ Fong has made a steamy impression on the long-running Kiwi soap - but there's much more to her talents than just acting.

Imagine brand-new Friends episodes. Or That '70s Show. Or Dawson's Creek. Well, it's not going to happen - thanks to these actors.

When it comes to first dates, admitting to addictions is a risky business. Jeremy took the risk, and it nearly went horribly wrong.

'And we didn't say "Yeah he is sexy" we went "he's very good isn't he?" And Benedict to this day doesn't think of himself as sexy.'

Jeremy Clarkson has risked reigniting his feud with the BBC by taking a pop at Chris Evans, the man who replaced him as Top Gear host.

Susan Olsen, who played Cindy Brady in The Brady Bunch, has been fired from a L.A. radio station over homophobic hate speech.

Vector Arena was transformed into boxing central last night as 10,000 fight fans packed the stands to watch Joseph Parker try to create history.

Elizabeth Hurley talks about her looks and what inspires her role as Queen on The Royals.

Xmas can be a trying time of year, here's how to make the worst of it!