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Entertainment reporter Mitchell Hageman checks out what it's really like as a contestant on this set of the hit TV quiz show.

Why politicians worldwide should pay attention to the ‘Mamdani effect’ - The Front Page

New York and the 'Mamdani Effect' - The Front Page Video / NZ Herald

How the UK’s asylum crackdown could reshape global refugee protections - The Front Page

The United Kingdom is vowing to ‘restore order and control’ - through controversial, sweeping reform on the country’s asylum system. Video / NZ Herald

Age-Gap relationships, Tom Cruise’s Oscar and Ardern on Graham Norton

Jenni Mortimer breaks down the entertainment stories everyone’s talking about. Video / Herald NOW

'It means the world to me': Ex-One Direction minder on Louis Tomlinson's $9k donation

Preston Mahon once protected stars including Simon Cowell and Leona Lewis.

An ode to one of the greats: Fat Freddy’s Drop exhibition opens in Wellington

It marks 20 years since the band’s chart-topping debut album.

Festive spirit everywhere: Art, music and Santa take over the city

Free concerts, new exhibitions and festive fun fill Tāmaki Makaurau’s calendar.

‘Feminist allies’: Metallica donates $20k to Auckland Women’s Centre

Maia Hall first thought the heavy metal band’s donation offer was an online scam.

'Busy, busy, but good busy': Kiwi actor Simone Kessell on life in the spotlight

The Last Frontier actress shares on balancing fame, family and fierce new roles.

American star scoops NZ Screen Award, Tamahori honoured with posthumous acclaim

Other winners included the cast of hit film Tinā and Shortland Street.

Watch: Jenny-May Clarkson bids emotional farewell after final Breakfast show

Her final show featured tributes from colleagues and emotional on-air farewells.

Now hiring: Do you have what it takes to replace Jenny-May Clarkson on Breakfast?

In an unusual move, TVNZ is advertising the role on Seek.

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Rod Emmerson’s cartoons: Week of November 17 - 23

Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Life-sized Lego Capaldi: Singer receives ultimate festive gift

The 29-year-old singer’s Lego double was built from more than 41,000 bricks.

Not so safe, not so lucky: Brit influencer Daniel Harper arrested

'Danny Boy' boasts more than 100,000 followers for his chaotic, booze-fuelled videos.

Metallica fans flood central Auckland ahead of sold-out Eden Park show

Free public transport is available for ticket-holders travelling to and from the concert.

Whitianga Summer Concert cancelled as Iggy Pop tour adds Auckland date

The new Auckland show at Spark Arena is set for January 29.

Fans shelling out $90 for Metallica poster before Eden Park show

Free public transport is available for ticket-holders travelling to and from the concert.

Now hiring: Do you have what it takes to replace Jenny-May Clarkson on Breakfast?

In an unusual move, TVNZ is advertising the role on Seek.

Liev Schreiber hospitalised in New York after health scare

He previously suffered a migraine so severe he feared he was having a stroke.

Diane Ladd’s cause of death revealed after two weeks

The Oscar-nominated actor died at her California home on November 3 at the age of 89.

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