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An exclusive look behind the scenes of The Chase New Zealand

Entertainment reporter Mitchell Hageman checks out what it's really like as a contestant on this set of the hit TV quiz show.

Why politicians worldwide should pay attention to the ‘Mamdani effect’ - The Front Page

New York and the 'Mamdani Effect' - The Front Page Video / NZ Herald

How the UK’s asylum crackdown could reshape global refugee protections - The Front Page

The United Kingdom is vowing to ‘restore order and control’ - through controversial, sweeping reform on the country’s asylum system. Video / NZ Herald

Age-Gap relationships, Tom Cruise’s Oscar and Ardern on Graham Norton

Jenni Mortimer breaks down the entertainment stories everyone’s talking about. Video / Herald NOW

Doja Cat's Melbourne nightclub appearance slammed by Aussie fans

Her appearance at nightclub Ms Collins was cut short after just three songs.

'They found a hole in my heart': Childish Gambino suffered stroke before cancelling NZ show

The 42-year-old scrapped the rest of his tour as he underwent surgery.

Lily Allen says writing West End Girl was ‘an act of desperation’

The 40-year-old star describes her new album as raw but not cruel.

William Dart review: Giordano Bellincampi leads triumphant Mahler finale for Auckland Philharmonia

Giordano Bellincampi led the orchestra through Mahler’s full 132 minutes.

Stone Age teen’s chewing gum found after 10,500 years

DNA from the gum shows the chewer had brown hair and brown eyes.

Kevin Spacey interview: Homeless, cancelled and crooning in Cyprus

Telegraph: Still exiled from Hollywood, the actor talks about his life's latest chapter.

'Busy, busy, but good busy': Kiwi actor Simone Kessell on life in the spotlight

The Last Frontier actress shares on balancing fame, family and fierce new roles.

American star scoops NZ Screen Award, Tamahori honoured with posthumous acclaim

Other winners included the cast of hit film Tinā and Shortland Street.

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Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

'It means the world to me': Ex-One Direction minder on Louis Tomlinson's $9k donation

Preston Mahon once protected stars including Simon Cowell and Leona Lewis.

'Busy, busy, but good busy': Kiwi actor Simone Kessell on life in the spotlight

The Last Frontier actress shares on balancing fame, family and fierce new roles.

Bruce Willis’ daughter shares update on his dementia battle

His wife Emma Heming Willis described the diagnosis as ‘no hope, no support’.

'It's so much easier when you're at home': What it's like to be a contestant on The Chase NZ

Every gulp, every heartbeat, every smile or nervous laugh was on display.

An exclusive look behind the scenes of The Chase New Zealand

Entertainment reporter Mitchell Hageman checks out what it's really like as a contestant on this set of the hit TV quiz show.

Matu Ngaropo to play Shakespeare again in hit musical '&Juliet'

The Kiwi actor first performed Shakespeare at high school in Whakatāne.

American star scoops NZ Screen Award, Tamahori honoured with posthumous acclaim

Other winners included the cast of hit film Tinā and Shortland Street.

H.R. The Musical sequel based on crowd-sourced 'outrageous' work stories

Opinion: Actor Mika Austin writes about the absurdity of office life.

Voluntary administration: A lifeline, not a last resort for struggling businesses

VA offers breathing space and a path forward with expert guidance.

Sponsored: Reduce reno waste to save money

Planning and preparation are everything.

You’re probably paying far too much to invest and trade – Tiger Brokers

Some platforms charge more, leaving Kiwi investors short.

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