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The Pout-Pout Fish - Trailer

Nick Offerman voices the prickly Mr Fish in the cartoon adaptation of this hit children's book. Video / Maslow Entertainment

Kiwi band Borderline at Rhythm and Vines

Young NZ band Borderline played a great set during Rhythm and Vines.

Holly Ramsay arrives to her wedding with famous father by her side

Model Holly Ramsay and Olympic gold-medal-winning swimmer Adam Peaty have got married at Bath Abbey. Video / Video Elephant

Longtime Cure Guitarist Perry Bamonte Dead at 65

Perry Bamonte, who played guitar and other instruments in The Cure, has died after a short illness. He was 65. Video / NZ Herald

Don McGlashan shares his favourite spots in Auckland

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

Luxon shares 27-track summer playlist - who does PM have on heavy rotation?

The PM's seasonal selection mixes Kiwi classics with viral TikTok hits and pop.

What we know (so far) about Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce’s wedding

New York Times: Clues about when, where and how the famous couple might say "I do."

Major music act pulls out of two upcoming Kiwi festivals

A Norwegian electronic music duo will be a no-show at Splore and Electric Avenue.

'A really unfair kick in the guts': Mark Richardson on losing his media career

The former Black Cap and broadcaster has started again - in a very different kind of job.

'It's time': Bowen Yang explains decision to exit Saturday Night Live

The 35-year-old comic walked away after seven seasons on the NBC show.

Sex and the City return? Sarah Jessica Parker open to playing Carrie again

Executive producer Elisa Zuritsky has suggested more stories are still possible.

Erin Doherty says mum scolded her for swearing in Emmy speech

The Crown actor shared the story this week during an interview on Jimmy Kimmel Live!

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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of January 5 - 11

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Nell Fisher’s school friends are unimpressed she stars in Stranger Things

The 14yo spent almost all of 2024 filming in Atlanta instead of at school.

Jennifer Lopez says next partner must accept 'all that I am'

Star joked about her marriage to Ben Affleck during a show in Las Vegas.

'I only have the capacity for work and family right now': Sophie Turner on her weekly schedule

The actor hopes her 30s will bring peace after her 'relatively hard 20s'.

Why Ronan Keating says Boyzone getting back together would be bad for them

He said the band's previous efforts to reunite ended in a "huge blow-up".

'So disappointed': Fans shocked over superstar's Barbie reveal

Can you tell which singer the doll is meant to resemble?

'Do people still have the appetite?' DiCaprio worries for future of cinema

He fears cinemas could become niche 'silos' like jazz bars for fans.

Chalamet boosts Oscar bid with Critics Choice Awards win

The Critics Choice win cements Timothée Chalamet as the Oscars frontrunner.

Meghan Markle plans As Ever cookbook after With Love TV show success

Meghan is eyeing an early 2026 release for her new recipe collection.

A deep dive into the world of sharks

Auckland Museum's new exhibition Sharks reveals…

A guide to managing moisture at home

Resene’s experts provide tips and strategies to tackle the issue.

Helping locals this Christmas

Bringing food, support and festive-season kindness to the community.

Mortgage-free in six short years

How one Kiwi couple hit freedom fast – without missing life’s fun.