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Scarlett Johansson unveils her newest role at Cannes: Filmmaker
NY Times: Few stars win over critics and convey Old Hollywood glamour as effortlessly.

Chopper's favourite places in Auckland
Every week we ask a well known personality for their favourite spots in the city.

Miriama Kamo reflects on Matariki, new projects and family legacy
The popular broadcaster will host a new series aimed at sharing ideas.
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Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - Manawatū
Behind the scenes at the Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals in Manawatū.

Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - Auckland
Behind the scenes at the Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals in Auckland.

Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - Auckland Tangata Beats
Behind the scenes at the Smokefree Rockquest Tangata Beats Auckland.

Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals - Whanganui
Behind the scenes at the Smokefree Rockquest Regional Finals in Whanganui.

Showquest Regional Finals - Hawke’s Bay
Behind the scenes at the Showquest Regional Finals in Hawke’s Bay.

Showquest Regional Finals - Northland
Behind the scenes at the Showquest Regional Finals in Northland.
Music

Varsha Anjali: Sabrina Carpenter and the rage over the sexual woman
OPINION: This is a case of projection.

'Show his support': Kanye keen to attend Diddy trial
Rapper keen to join Combs' family in court once the defence begins presenting its case.

What to do in Auckland this weekend: Matariki, midwinter magic and must-see shows
Performances, cultural celebration and a whole lot of lights.

Pop culture takes up smoking again
New York Times: From movies and TV shows to music, the habit is no longer taboo.

Watch: Discover top talent at this year's Smokefreerockquest and Showquest
Behind the scenes action and talented performers captured in this week's webisodes.

Sabrina Carpenter's provocative album cover sparks fan backlash
The album cover shows Carpenter kneeling, with her hair being pulled.
Television

Oprah shamed him. He’s back anyway
NYT: A Million Little Pieces became a global scandal – 20 years later, James Frey is back.

Miriama Kamo reflects on Matariki, new projects and family legacy
The popular broadcaster will host a new series aimed at sharing ideas.

'Far out, she's gorgeous': All Black and doctor share romantic proposal
Brad Weber and his fiancee plan to wed in New Zealand.
Culture

How long does it take to draw a picture of every pub in London?
New York Times: Artist Lydia Wood sketches every London pub amid closures and challenges.

Ministry of Culture and Heritage mulling restructure after $2m annual funding cut
Ministry says "tough decisions had to be made" regarding funding cut.

Better than Barcelona: Best spots to visit for an authentic taste of Spain
The real gems of Catalonia can be found beyond its crowded capital.

Ed Sheeran identifies as Irish despite English upbringing
'I class my culture as Irish. I think that’s what I grew up with.'
Movies

Scarlett Johansson unveils her newest role at Cannes: Filmmaker
NY Times: Few stars win over critics and convey Old Hollywood glamour as effortlessly.

'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warning
A boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.

How Kate Winslet’s daughter is forging her own path to stardom
New York Times: Wes Anderson's newest star, Mia Threapleton, finds inspiration everywhere.
More Entertainment

Watch: ‘My wife loves it’ - Simon Bridges roasted for his facial hair
He appeared on Herald NOW with Ryan Bridge alongside GP and filmmaker Dr Sapna Samant.

'Very exciting': Dua Lipa confirms engagement
The singer has confirmed her engagement to actor Callum Turner in Vogue.

How Disney’s AI lawsuit could shift the future of entertainment
A battle has been raging between AI companies and copyright-holders.

'Loving and leaving': How divorce helped fuel Shorty St alum's creative calling
Nisha Madhan says leaving the show – and her husband – helped unlock her potential.

Sydney Sweeney: I believe in the 10-year plan
The young American actress has opened up about her approach to her acting career.

Could these iconic NZ TV shows make a return?
Here are the shows we miss more than Tangy Fruits and our Beanie Baby collection.

'We have plans': BTS members hint at comeback after military duty
Hundreds of fans gathered near the army bases to welcome RM and V.

Burning down the house: Talking Heads frontman announces one-off Kiwi show
David Byrne recently went viral after his performance with pop star Olivia Rodrigo.

'New perspective on life': Alone: Australia's first Kiwi winner on what got him through
Shay Williamson also reveals what he plans to do with the $270,000 prize.
Puzzles and Games

Sudoku - test yourself
The best fun with numbers! Sudoku is simple to learn but the challenges never end.

Crosswords
Keep your brain active and test your general knowledge with our classic crosswords

Cryptic crossword
Keep your brain active and test your general knowledge with our cryptic crosswords

Wordsearch
Wordsearch puzzles are solved by finding words hidden in a grid of letters.
Quizzes

Afternoon quiz: In which year did New Zealand's currency switch from pounds to dollars?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Morning quiz: What is the chemical symbol for gold?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Afternoon quiz: According to Māori mythology, who fished up the North Island of New Zealand?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.

Morning quiz: Which member of the Beach Boys died this month?
Test your brains with the Herald's morning quiz.

Afternoon quiz: How many times has Norway's Magnus Carlsen won the World Chess Championship?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
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