British actor, comedian Tony Slattery dies
British actor and comedian Tony Slattery has died after a heart attack. He was 65.
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Love for ‘Dr Who’ inspires Dalek
Love for ‘Dr Who’ inspires Dalek build
A quiet house in suburban Dunedin is now home to a violent exterminator set on destroying any "impure" forms of life.
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Christie doco to feature Hokitika visit
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Christie doco to feature Hokitika visit
A new five-part documentary about crime author Agatha Christie’s overseas 1924 tour - including to the West Coast - will be released on streaming service Brit Box in the United Kingdom on March 8.
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Lights, camera, action — Oamaru set for production
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Lights, camera, action — Oamaru set for production
Oamaru is being "taken over" by a big-budget Netflix production amid rumours its A-list star, Florence Pugh, has already arrived.
'The Brutalist', 'Emilia Perez' win big at Golden Globes
'The Brutalist', 'Emilia Perez' win big at Golden Globes
"The Brutalist," the story of a Holocaust survivor, and musical thriller "Emilia Perez" have taken home the first major movie honours of Hollywood's awards season.
Veteran TV3 news journalist Bob McNeil dies
Veteran TV3 news journalist Bob McNeil dies
Veteran Kiwi TV journalist Bob McNeil has died.
Obituary: John Amos, actor
Obituary: John Amos, actor
Groundbreaking actor John Amos was at the forefront of the integration of network television in the United States.
Legislation paves way to relax advertising rules
Legislation paves way to relax advertising rules
The government is moving to open up Sundays and public holidays for advertising on traditional media outlets.
Visionary ‘Dunedin Study’ doco screened
Visionary ‘Dunedin Study’ doco screened
Many of the things we know about our health and the medical marvels we take for granted these days are because of the Dunedin Multidisciplinary Health and Development Study.
High-profile presenters to leave TVNZ
High-profile presenters to leave TVNZ
TVNZ has confirmed sports presenter Hayley Holt and Breakfast presenter Anna Burns-Francis have both chosen to move on from their roles.
Obituary: Geoff Hinsliff, actor
Obituary: Geoff Hinsliff, actor
A school drop-out who made himself a star, Geoff Hinsliff was testament to where hard work can get you.
TVNZ proposes cutting Breakfast, Seven Sharp jobs
TVNZ proposes cutting Breakfast, Seven Sharp jobs
TVNZ has reportedly proposed axing a number of roles within its Breakfast and Seven Sharp shows.
TVNZ staff called into meetings over planned job cuts
TVNZ staff called into meetings over planned job cuts
TVNZ staff whose jobs might be impacted by a proposed restructure have been invited to consultation meetings tomorrow.
Not so sweet
Not so sweet
British revenge thriller Sweetpea doesn't find much joy in its anti-heroine's murderous crusade, George Elliott writes.
Obituary: Kenneth Cope, actor
Obituary: Kenneth Cope, actor
Best known for playing spectral detective Marty Hopkirk, British actor and writer Kenneth Cope was a regular on TV screens for decades.
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Teen's gay double life in Gore focus of new TV series
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Teen's gay double life in Gore focus of new TV series
The co-creator of a new television series about a student who is outed as gay in Gore and ostracised will challenge viewers on the struggle to find acceptance in small town New Zealand.
TVNZ plans to end 1News website
TVNZ plans to end 1News website
TVNZ plans to scrap its 1News website next year under a proposal to save the struggling state-owned broadcaster's finances.
Doctor admits part in Matthew Perry death
Doctor admits part in Matthew Perry death
One of two US doctors among five people charged in the overdose death of Friends star Matthew Perry has pleaded guilty to illegally distributing ketamine.
Dai Henwood: 'Laughter is crucial for me to survive'
Dai Henwood: 'Laughter is crucial for me to survive'
Dai Henwood likens the brutal regime of chemotherapy he has undergone to "keeping a classic car on the road" until further treatments emerge.
Obituary: John Clegg, actor
Obituary: John Clegg, actor
John Clegg spent eight years being yelled at by Windsor Davies, in a role which made him a household name.