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James Cameron on Avatar’s future

Avatar director James Cameron ahead of the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere at Embassy Theatre in Wellington.

Broken trust, political divides and the world getting weirder — 2025 debriefed

The Front Page producers Jane Yee and Richard Martin join Chelsea Daniels to break down the biggest stories of 2025.

Avatar Fire and Ash Wellington premiere: How the movies have boosted the capital

Screen Wellington's Tanya Black reveals the big names at the premiere and how the movies boosted Wellington's economy.

Rhythm & Vines or wellness retreat? Why you don't have to skip leg day this New Year's

Co-founder / director of Rhythm and Vines Hamish Pinkham on what to expect this year.

Fireworks, live music and dancing for free: Napier plans big New Year’s Eve party

Families can enjoy fireworks shows at 9.45pm and midnight for free.

Taylor Swift in tears in Disney+ doc over Southport stabbing attack

She breaks down when recalling the deaths of three girls at a Swift-themed UK dance party.

‘I could feel myself dying’: Jelly Roll opens up about weight loss

Jelly Roll reveals he faced multiple heart issues before changing course.

‘I couldn’t hold a piece of paper’: Young CEO’s burnout wake-up call

Work-related stress caused Stephanie Brown's health to break down before she was even 30.

Bestselling novelist Joanna Trollope dies aged 82

Joanna Trollope wrote more than 40 books, some as pseudonym Caroline Harvey.

'Even jeans would have been acceptable': Taliban says dressing as Peaky Blinders breached values

Taliban officials insist the men were only 'advised', not formally arrested.

Revealed: The most complained-about New Zealand TV ads for 2025

KFC’s 'Colonel Hacker' ad drew 65 complaints before it was pulled.

Tyra Banks leaves Sydney club crowd cringing with bizarre Christmas DJ set

The 51-year-old supermodel was promoting her new SMiZE ice cream brand.

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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 8 - 14

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

William Dart review: Rita Paczian farewelled in jubilant Bach Musica NZ finale

The programme paired Bach favourites with Handel's regal coronation anthems.

'Who cares?': Kiwi MAFS star Jacqui Burfoot and fiance Clint on trolls, TV fame and planning a real wedding

Looking back on their first year together, the couple say they're happier than ever.

Golden Globes nominations: One Battle After Another leads race

The film’s nine nods include best comedy/musical and five acting categories.

Paramount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner Bros

The offer would put CNN, HBO Max and Warner Bros under Donald Trump ally Larry Ellison.

Golden Globes set to sketch Oscars race as 'Wicked' and 'Sinners' surge ahead

‘Wicked: For Good’, ‘Hamnet’ and ‘Sinners’ front the early film favourites.

St Andrew's College students stun again with end-of-year school prizegiving performance

The medley featured classic songs, including Crowded House’s Don’t Dream It’s Over sung in te reo Māori. Video / St Andrew's College

US pop star takes on 'evil' Trump deportation ads

The edited clip changes Sabrina Carpenter's line from 'too hot' to 'illegal'.

Tara Reid says she feels ‘bullied and judged’ after drink probe

Reid says she woke in hospital after one drink with no memory of the night.

Sponsored: Design tips for an ideal kitchen and dining area

Colour is key to setting the tone for a successful space.

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.