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Vote: Which celebs aren't actually A-list?
OPINION: The term A-list gets thrown around way too much, so who actually makes the cut?
Beyoncé's daughters steal the spotlight during Cowboy Carter Tour
Beyoncé's daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, joined her on stage in Los Angeles.
'So lucky to call her yours': Gracie Abrams praises Lorde at Spark Arena show
The US singer covered Liability, plus revealed the Kiwi prank she fell for.
Sold out: How a music festival smashed visitor spend records 'held since 1974'
Electric Avenue drew about 75,000 attendees to Hagley Park this year.
The lows of having to perform comedy for your family
This week Billy T' Billy spotlights Jack Ansett, James Mustapic and Ray O’Leary.
From church hymns to country hits: The rise of TheWesternGuide
Aaron Pulemagafa found success with songs 'Pe Moni Ea' and 'Siva Mai'.
'Flawed, searching, naive, brave': Marlon Williams bares his soul in new documentary
Kiwi singer talks to the Herald from the red carpet premiere of Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds.
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Gracie Abrams covers Lorde's song Liberty
Gracie Abrams covered Lorde's song Liberty at her Spark Arena concert on Tuesday. Video / Dan Boyd
Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds has its red carpet premiere in Auckland
Kiwi musician Marlon Williams is the star of a new documentary, following his four-year journey writing and recording an album entirely in te reo Māori. Video / Cameron Pitney
The Hits' PJ Harding shares wild story of second child’s birth live on air
The Kiwi radio broadcaster, who is currently on maternity leave, said she gave birth within minutes of arriving to hospital. Video / The Hits
Cyclone Tam: Auckland Easter Show pushes ahead despite rain and wind
Auckland’s Easter Show organisers are pushing on with this year’s event, despite wet and windy conditions being forecast. Video / Corey Fleming
Viva Beauty Awards 2025
Nominations are now open for this year's Viva Beauty Awards 2025.
Getting away with murder: Hercule Poirot is back on the case in a new Auckland production
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express is already one of the fastest-selling local theatre shows on record. Video / Auckland Theatre Company
Music
Anthems and 'deeper cuts': Sir Dave Dobbyn to make historic one-off Auckland show
Kiwi rocker says it's 'business as usual' for the show, despite his Parkinson's disease.
Vote: Which celebs aren't actually A-list?
OPINION: The term A-list gets thrown around way too much, so who actually makes the cut?
Beyoncé's daughters steal the spotlight during Cowboy Carter Tour
Beyoncé's daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, joined her on stage in Los Angeles.
Gracie Abrams covers Lorde's song Liberty
Gracie Abrams covered Lorde's song Liberty at her Spark Arena concert on Tuesday. Video / Dan Boyd
From church hymns to country hits: The rise of TheWesternGuide
Aaron Pulemagafa found success with songs 'Pe Moni Ea' and 'Siva Mai'.
'Flawed, searching, naive, brave': Marlon Williams bares his soul in new documentary
Kiwi singer talks to the Herald from the red carpet premiere of Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds.
Television
Vote: Which celebs aren't actually A-list?
OPINION: The term A-list gets thrown around way too much, so who actually makes the cut?
Ryan Reynolds' Wrexham FC to tour New Zealand in July
It is unknown if celebrity owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney will travel as well.
Jock Zonfrillo’s widow discusses the mystery of his death in new interview
It's the first interview Lauren Zonfrillo has given since her husband's death.
Culture
Police Minister lays down the law and orders new swim test for 149 cop graduates
Two wings of police recruits weren't given a swim test due to a cryptosporidium outbreak.
So, you think you can dance? Put your steps to the test at these toe-tapping destinations
The art of movement is central to many cultures.
Victoria University unveils NZ’s first Living Building Challenge project
The building generates 105% of its energy with 550 photovoltaic panels.
Signs of disagreement: Hundertwasser centre seeks better highway advertising
The Hundertwasser Art Centre is not easy to find, with no signs on SH1 directing tourists.
Movies
Vote: Which celebs aren't actually A-list?
OPINION: The term A-list gets thrown around way too much, so who actually makes the cut?
Gary Oldman reflects on 'destructive' behaviour during film with Demi Moore
Oldman apologised to Moore for being unprofessional while filming.
'Flawed, searching, naive, brave': Marlon Williams bares his soul in new documentary
Kiwi singer talks to the Herald from the red carpet premiere of Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds.
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John Cleese took LSD at 65 to see ‘what it was all about’
He tried the hallucinogen in 2005 and said he was amazed by the mind's 'fertility'.
Review: Should you get on board Auckland's new Agatha Christie adaptation?
Murder on the Orient Express has been adapted for film, TV - and now, the stage.
Jock Zonfrillo’s widow discusses the mystery of his death in new interview
It's the first interview Lauren Zonfrillo has given since her husband's death.
What your favourite guilty pleasure TV show says about you
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'Deeply missed': Reality star dead days after health setback
She passed away days after having her leg amputated due to a severe infection.
'Good to be part of the conversation': It's time for Jon Hamm to suit up again
NY Times: It's been a decade since Mad Men and suddenly Jon Hamm is everywhere again.
Why Bluey's Big Play is a masterclass in kids' entertainment
Kiwi Bluey fans have been eagerly awaiting the show's arrival, so was it worth the wait?
Celebrity chefs Manu and Colin reveal 'painful' mishap during NZ adventure
The MKR and Off Grid stars reveal the Kiwi hunting accident that left them scarred.
Pope Francis, the unlikely movie star: Six films show his cinematic appeal
New York Times: On screen, he was seen as a character both admired and controversial.
On The Up: 'It's so much bigger than music' - Kiwi singer's journey from refugee to pop inspiration
'I’m so grateful to even have a bad day, because I’m alive'.
'It's utterly insane': Kiwi comic Sam Wills on life in Las Vegas as Tape Face turns 20
'Those oven gloves are my Stairway to Heaven. I’ll never get rid of the damned things.'
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