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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

Mitch Hageman talks to Kiwi musician and comedian Bret McKenzie

NZ Herald reporter Mitch Hageman talks to Kiwi musician and comedian Bret McKenzie about family, fly fishing, and the benefits of adopting a greyhound. Video / NZ Herald

'Exhausting': Carol Hirschfeld's unexpected return to the screen

The voice of Shayne Carter's doco has more in common with the singer than you'd think.

My year of not listening to AI-generated pop music

Platforms like Suno now generate more than 7 million AI songs every day.

'I could never have thought would happen': Stars honoured in King’s list

Cynthia Erivo and Idris Elba join a 1157-strong New Year Honours list.

As Russia’s war grinds on, its society is fraying

Veterans gain cash payouts, new status and free land as PTSD and crime fears grow.

Director describes Chevy Chase as 'rudest celebrity' she has interviewed

The documentary revisits the famous comedian's clashes on SNL and hit sitcom Community.

'Much loved friend': Plaque finally marks Matthew Perry's Hollywood final resting place

Family delayed the memorial, citing privacy concerns after his death.

25 TV shows you might have missed this year (but really should watch)

These are the unmissable series hiding in plain sight this year.

‘Too far to go’: Why Ricky Gervais is skipping the Golden Globes

He says he now prefers quiet nights in London with partner Jane Fallon.

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Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Idris Elba, Lionesses recognised in UK honours list

Members of England’s triumphant Women’s Euro 2025 football team were recognised.

How Chloé Zhao made the year’s most powerful film

Washington Post: The Hamnet director asks big questions in the emotional film.

Fans urge Brooklyn and Nicola to make peace with Beckhams as feud plays out online

Reports claim the family have not spoken for more than a year as tensions rise.

French screen siren Brigitte Bardot dies at 91

President Macron called her a 'legend' of the 20th century.

Take On Me has been stuck in our heads for 40 years. Here’s how it got there

Full story of how A-ha emerged from the Norwegian tundra with the ultimate ’80s pop song.

Miles Teller surprises wife with recreated wedding dress lost in LA fires

Miles Teller secretly commissioned an exact replica before Christmas Day.

'Couldn’t be a prouder dad': Gordon Ramsay celebrates daughter Holly’s wedding to Olympic swimmer

Holly Ramsay, 25, wed Olympic swimmer Adam Peaty, 30, at Bath Abbey.

'Empty wallets': Long-running New Year's festival warns next summer may be its last

Ticket sales are down about 1000 compared to last year, deepening long-term debts.

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.