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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

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.

Big year ahead: Waikato’s event calendar already packed

On January 24, five events are already scheduled across the region.

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.

'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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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".

'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.

Gordon Ramsay admits he was a ‘hot mess’ before speech at daughter Holly’s wedding

Tilly Ramsay helped ensure the speech was perfect, saying it 'made everybody cry'.

Coro Classic brings 7000 festival fans to small Coromandel holiday town

Three stages hosted acts from New Zealand, Australia, the UK and beyond.

Paris Jackson gets candid on addiction struggle

Michael Jackson's daughter has been praised for her bravery.

Timothée Chalamet proclaims his love for Kylie Jenner during award acceptance speech

It was the actor's first Critics Choice Award win after three previous nominations.

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.