Top five Kiwi entertainment heroes of 2021
Through the wild year that was, 5 entertainment heroes rose to the top.
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The Great Kiwi Bake Off 2021 crown goes to Whangārei doctor Alby Hailes
Alby Hailes, 26, goes through a roller-coaster of emotions after winning a TV reality show
Breakfast wars: Tova O'Brien eyes Mike Hosking's talk radio crown in 2022
The battle for Kiwi ears and eyes is heating up.
Will Smith faces fears in gruelling National Geographic show
Prepare yourselves; Will Smith is going Bear Grylls
Mark Richardson the MP? Presenter reveals he is pursuing politics
Richardson said being on the AM Show "lit a fire under his backside."
Rose Matafeo named one of 2021's best actors
"It's Matafeo, who also created the series, whose charisma ends up burning up the screen."
Sex and the City reboot reveals reason for Samantha's absence
It's the answer to the question we've all been waiting for - what happened to Samantha?
Watch: 'What have I done!' - AM Show host in tears, Richardson apologises
"I felt like I let you down. Because you said look we don't go there."
What to watch: Sex and the City returns, Gordon Ramsay hunts Xmas, and a killer monster
Karl Puschmann takes a quick look at the best shows and movies to watch this week.
Ryan Bridge vs Breakfast: Who's winning the TV ratings war?
The AM show has seen a major shake-up in recent months - but is it paying off?
Star weighs in on 'sad' SATC feud
Chris Noth has given his take on the feud between Sarah Jessica Parker and Kim Cattrall.
Chris Cuomo to sue CNN for $18m left on his contract
The former CNN anchor plans to sue his former employer if they refuse to pay him out.
And Just Like That: The shoe must go on
New York Times: Can the show adapt to changed characters and changing times?
The Chase star reveals secret to incredible 60kg weight loss
The TV quizmaster has revealed the unexpected inspiration behind his weight loss.
Matt Heath: How I stopped worrying and learned to love 'Get Back'
Peter Jackson's Beatles documentary "Get back" is way too long - and not long enough.
How Sex and the City changed TV as we knew it
Sex And The City attracted big-name actors and huge audiences to boot.
Al Jean on Alf, Carson and 30 years with The Simpsons
"It's hard not to take the criticism personally."
'I auditioned for The Chase'… it didn't end well
A brave Kiwi went where few of us will go: To a live audition for The Chase.
Karl Puschmann: Should you give Marvel's new show Hawkeye a shot?
The Avengers archer finally shoots into the limelight in this grounded action series.
Shock new AM show hosts revealed
Discovery has today announced two new hosts to sit alongside the new AM show offering.
'I have nothing to lose': Hilary Barry opens up on 'liberating' stage of career
The TVNZ star joined Ganesh Raj to discuss food, family and being goofy.
Warner Bros wins state consent for Auckland land deal
The application met the criteria for approval for a foreign entity to buy Auckland land.
Brutal aftermath of reality TV contestant's fall
The contestant had insisted she was fine - but her injuries tell a different story.
Damning texts expose CNN anchor
Newly released texts have left egg on the face of this popular US news anchor.
Five revelations from Scribe's new doco
Scribe fell. But Malo Luafutu the Crusader rose.
Daughter's outrageous wedding outfit goes viral
A woman has gone viral for the dress she was 'planning' to wear to her dad's wedding.
Spy: Red light means green light for filming
A slew of TV shows are poised to get rolling as Auckland enters the traffic light system.
Spy: Simon Bridges escapes political turmoil for celebrity bake off
The heat in the National party caucus proved too hot, how will he fare on Bake-Off?
Youtuber recreates Squid Game in viral video contest
A YouTube video has recreated Squid Game and the winner takes away a stack of cash.
Big Bluey secret television bosses will never reveal
Bluey is a massive hit, but producers say there's one big secret they will never reveal.
Karl Puschmann: Is Peter Jackson's 8-hour Beatles doco fab or folly?
If you thought there was nothing new to possibly learn about The Beatles, think again.
Screening Guide: Scribe, demons, JFK conspiracies and a war on Christmas
Karl Puschmann takes a quick look at the best new shows and movies out this week.
SATC reboot: Samantha Jones' fate revealed
Spoilers ahead: How SATC reboot addresses Kim Cattrall's absence amid cast feud.
Terri Irwin's surprise confession: 'Steve was it for me'
Terri Irwin, wife of the late Crocodile Hunter has spoken out about her future in love.