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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

From Christchurch to Carnegie Hall: The Kiwi voice behind the King’s Singers’ enduring legacy

Chris Bruerton became the first non-UK member in the group’s 50-year history.

Pink spends new year in hospital after neck surgery for 'rock 'n' roll' injury

The 46-year-old star had two discs inserted in her neck after touring.

'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.

Jeremy Clarkson says fat jabs have shrunk his feet

The presenter jokes his shrinking frame forced a full new wardrobe, right down to shoes.

'The job I was born to do': Slimmer, sharper Chase star The Beast opens up in rare NZ interview

Mark Labbett on fatherhood, Bradley Walsh and losing 60kg - how he fared in a NZ pop quiz.

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.

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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of December 29 - January 4

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

This ’90s teen star has come a long way

NY Times: Thirty years after Casper, Devon Sawa has made peace with his heartthrob era.

'I’m not a product': Bieber wants music industry 'transformed', not destroyed

The singer credits his Christian faith with helping him heal and forgive the industry.

‘We felt like caged animals’: Popular festival offers refund after queues, buses and toilet chaos

One attendee described her day out as the 'worst experience ever'.

'Puppies are not plushies': Kardashian Christmas gifts spark Peta anger

Critics say the sisters promote breeders while Los Angeles shelters overflow.

‘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.

George Clooney, his wife Amal and children become French citizens

The couple and their eight-year-old twins now base themselves in southern France.

Beyonce declared a billionaire by Forbes magazine

The singer becomes only the fifth musician ever named a billionaire by the magazine.

Idris Elba, Lionesses recognised in UK honours list

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

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.