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Oscar-winner Robert Redford dies, aged 89

Actor Robert Redford has died in his sleep at the age of 89.

Nick Cannon puts having five kids in 2022 down to 'careless activity'

Father-of-12 Nick Cannon has admitted "careless activity" is "probably" why he had five children in 2022. Video / Bang Showbiz

Herald NOW: Reviewing the Emmy's and WHO is Mr Fantasy?

Herald NOW: Reviewing the Emmy's and an exclusive interview with Mr Fantasy. Video / Herald NOW

Tool announce exclusive 2025 NZ show

It's been five years since the band were in Aotearoa. Video / Frontier Touring

Snoop Dogg concert axed after NZ promoter loses name suppression over sex crime

The show was due to take place this weekend in Auckland.

Top NZ musicians quit Spotify over royalties and CEO’s $1.2b defence ties

Green MP Tamatha Paul says Kiwi artists get little from Spotify royalties.

'With great regret': Illness keeps Queen Camilla from royal funeral

The palace announced her absence just hours before the ceremony.

'I didn’t expect any': Mel B on which Spice Girls made it to her weddings

Mel B chose Morocco to honour her last holiday there with her late father.

The day Robert Redford landed in NZ – and preferred it to America

Hollywood legend Robert Redford has died. The Herald looks back at his time in Aotearoa.

Nick Cannon admits being 'careless' led to having 12 children

The TV star has had his brood, which includes two sets of twins, with six women.

Is The Pitt really an ER spinoff? Michael Crichton’s estate says it is

New York Times: The author's estate and creators of new TV show are waging a legal battle.

Got a question for Graham Norton? Here's your chance to ask it

TV’s favourite host will answer your questions in a special NZ Herald interview.

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'Locked down': Neighbours fear being gridlocked in own homes if Eden Park concert cap lifted

RMA Reform Minister Chris Bishop called Eden Park’s strict concert rules ‘pretty stupid’.

Herald NOW: Reviewing the Emmy's and WHO is Mr Fantasy?

Herald NOW: Reviewing the Emmy's and an exclusive interview with Mr Fantasy. Video / Herald NOW

Taylor Swift’s unusual NFL entrance sparks fan theories

Taylor Swift entered the stadium shielded by a 2m-tall moving divider.

Tool announce exclusive 2025 NZ show

It's been five years since the band were in Aotearoa. Video / Frontier Touring

Grammy-winning US alt-metal band Tool announces exclusive 2025 NZ show

It's been five years since the band was last in Aotearoa.

Sofia Vergara misses Emmy Awards after allergic reaction sends her to ER

The actor shared a photo of her swollen eye from the hospital after the scare.

From Mandela to Motown: Soweto Gospel Choir bringing powerful new show to NZ stages

The tour opens in Hamilton on March 28, before shows in Auckland, Wellington and Christchurch.

Is Kiwi actor KJ Apa TikTok viral singer Mr Fantasy?

Jenni Mortimer goes on a date with the internet's newest boyfriend Mr Fantasy.

Sponsored: Invite nature in - but not winter

Down-to-earth tips on celebrating nature inside when winter hits.

Future leaders start by Dreaming Big

How OnBeingBold empowers Year 13 girls at free leadership events.

Trump tariffs test digital assets – and showcase the power of versatile trading platforms

Love him or loathe the man, tariff chaos means market chances.

Research: AI-powered threats are driving security tool consolidation

New research shows AI attacks are outpacing NZ defences.