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Secrets of Celebrity Treasure Island revealed

The Herald's Jenni Mortimer goes behind the scenes on the reality TV show to find out just what happens before the camera starts rolling.

Trailer: New Zealand Spy

Paul Williams, Bret McKenzie, Rose Matafeo and Joe Thomas star in TVNZ's new comedy, New Zealand Spy.

King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth 100th birthday tribute

King Charles III has led the tributes on what would have been the Queen’s 100th birthday. Video / Royal Family Channel

First look at Celebrity Treasure Islands' 'most emotional season ever'

Cue the tears, celeb feuds and a medical event that could end a comedian's game. Video / TVNZ

‘Life is suffering’: Tom Scott on sobriety and starting again

Now 41 and sober, the Homebrew frontman is studying for a master's in counselling.

'I’m excited to share my story’: Rocket Lab launch leader among speakers at business event

The Profit Unleashed will also give a local startup the chance to present to the audience.

'I'm born again': A$AP Rocky on becoming a girl dad with Rihanna

The rapper says the couple make a concerted effort to keep their relationship fun.

The Napier club out to bring light to the blues

The Hawke's Bay Blues Club launches at Paisley Stage on Wednesday, May 6.

Back in the middle: Why Frankie Muniz is making his return as Malcolm

NYT: At 40, he's a dad, a Nascar driver and back as the star of a Malcolm in the Middle.

I've reported on Celebrity Treasure Island for four years. This is how real it is

We go behind the scenes to find out what happens when the cameras aren't rolling.

Barry Soper memoir: Veteran political journalist calls Ardern an 'imposter'

Soper's new book spans 12 Prime Ministers from Muldoon to Luxon – he picks his favourites.

'Disastrous', 'Absolute mess', 'Unusable': TVNZ+ app bugs leave some viewers fuming; Ex-TV host's new corporate role

More 'immediate' changes in Sky TV ad team; Spark's lucrative ad account up for pitch.

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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of April 20-26

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Jimmy Barnes roars back: Working Class Man turns health battles into arena-strength comeback

The Aussie rocker has been through the wringer but belted out the hits in spite of it all.

‘We need a medic’: Chaos and high drama in new Celebrity Treasure Island first look clip

Plus Fast & Furious star Vinnie Bennett unleashes in new clip.

First look at Celebrity Treasure Islands' 'most emotional season ever'

Cue the tears, celeb feuds and a medical event that could end a comedian's game. Video / TVNZ

Andrew Lloyd Webber: I am a recovering alcoholic

He now attends Alcoholics Anonymous meetings every day.

The reinvention of Polly Gillespie: Life after radio - and her reality TV debut

After three decades in radio, the broadcaster is ready to write her next chapter.

Dame Lisa Carrington's favourite places in Auckland

Every week we ask a well-known Aucklander for their favourite spots in the city.

‘We have to lean into it’: Sandra Bullock backs cautious use of AI in film

Uma Thurman and James Cameron also see promise in AI despite its risks.

From Field to Front: Jude Dobson closes a decade of war stories

The popular presenter is exiting the war zone and looking for a new adventure.

Investing in a year of change – what history teaches us

Why long-term discipline matters more than reacting to change.

Cyber incident recovery out of step

NZ organisations underestimate time to recover from cyber-attacks

Plan a Trip to San Francisco and Explore the Best of California

Head beyond the city to Northern California’s coast, forests and world-class wine.

Downsizing unlocked their retirement

Earle and Rosemary’s move that changed everything.