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Shayne Currie gives all the insight from today's Media Insider

Media Insider: KFC hacker ad draws 50 complaints; The race to be TVNZ 6pm newsreader; Screen Production Rebate boost; Troy Bowker buys property housing Stuff printing press.

What’s hot this week: Movies, music and must-see moments

Entertainment reporter, Beth Haverland breaks down the biggest pop culture and entertainment stories. Video / Herald Now

We quiz Dark Destroyer Shaun Wallace on The Chase

Quiz legend Shaun Wallace returns to New Zealand for a series of charity events. The Herald put him to the test at his own game. Video / Cameron Pitney

Simon Dallow to resign from TVNZ after more than 20 years

Simon Dallow to resign from TVNZ after more than 20 years. Video / Herald Now

Britney Spears returns to Instagram after week offline and fan concern

Her return post mentioned faith, boundaries and a book called Draw the Circle.

Prince George joins King and Queen at Festival of Remembrance in London

This year’s festival marked 80 years since the end of World War II.

‘I don’t feel like my career has hit a dead end’: Mikey Havoc on what comes next

From Push Push to choir halls, Havoc’s next act is full of surprises.

What it's like at Tahiti’s new annual yoga festival

“With everything happening in the world, I feel we need the space."

Jennifer Lawrence calls Kourtney Kardashian ‘annoying’ in lie detector chat

She said Kourtney ‘drives me nuts’ for making everyday choices public statements.

'It probably saved my life': Paddy Gower's cancer scare

The TV host went in for a routine check, but got life-changing news.

‘A true national treasure’: Family pays tribute to Quentin Willson

Willson co-hosted Top Gear with Jeremy Clarkson from 1991 to 2001.

Sarah Paulson on Pedro Pascal’s rise: ‘I always knew he was the most talented’

She joked Pascal has 'a lot of demands' but said their bond feels like family.

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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of November 3 - 9

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Star witness list: Swift, Hadid and Jackman among names in Lively court battle

Justin Baldoni’s $710m countersuit was thrown out earlier this week.

'I know you’ve been waiting a long time for this': First glimpse of Michael biopic

The biopic has full cooperation from the Jackson estate and access to his music.

GTA VI release delayed again to November 2026

Rockstar Games now plans to release GTA VI on November 19, 2026.

Sweeney defends ad as new backlash brews from fellow White Lotus star

Aimee Lou Wood reacted to Sydney Sweeney’s GQ clip with a nauseous emoji.

Star-studded Avatar premiere confirmed for Wellington

Special guests will join Oscar-winning director James Cameron at the film's local launch.

Shirley Valentine actor Pauline Collins dies aged 85

Her family said she died peacefully in her London care home.

Shayne Currie gives all the insight from today's Media Insider

Media Insider: KFC hacker ad draws 50 complaints; The race to be TVNZ 6pm newsreader; Screen Production Rebate boost; Troy Bowker buys property housing Stuff printing press.

Liam Payne inquest delayed until 2026

The One Direction star died in October 2024 in Argentina after falling from a balcony.

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