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TVNZ delay show featuring 'gun use and violence'

20 Mar, 2019 1:04pm

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Could a Queer Eye/Marie Kondo crossover be on the way?

20 Mar, 2019 12:35pm
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The real Game of Thrones: HBO's insane treasure hunt for fans

20 Mar, 2019 12:30pm
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Internet star attacked with a gun during livestream

20 Mar, 2019 8:28am
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Man who changed name to Michael Jackson wants to change it back

20 Mar, 2019 8:15am
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'I felt very unsafe': How GoT forced star into therapy

20 Mar, 2019 9:15am
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How John and Hilary comforted a nation

20 Mar, 2019 8:00am
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The way we play games could be about to drastically change - again. Photo / 123RF

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Game changer? Google reveals new game-streaming platform

20 Mar, 2019 12:00pm
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Is this the end of the gaming console? Google could change gaming forever.

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'Not about me': Kiwi model hits back as fans blast silence over Chch

20 Mar, 2019 8:40am
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Fans have blasted Georgia Fowler for her silence, calling her an "embarrassment"

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ENTERTAINMENT

The most insane Game of Thrones theory yet

20 Mar, 2019 1:45pm
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This is probably the most out there theory about the ending of Game of Thrones.

Toy Story 4 is one step closer. Photo / Youtube

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Full-length trailer for 'Toy Story 4' drops

20 Mar, 2019 11:15am
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Woody and hist new friend Forky go on an excitement-filled road trip

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MAFS hubby throws tantrum and dumps wife

19 Mar, 2019 9:00pm
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After an embarrassing public tantrum, MAF's groom has walked out on his toxic wife.

Cardi B is turning from rapping to acting. Photo / Getty Images

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Cardi B to make Hollywood debut in stripper film

20 Mar, 2019 9:00am
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Cardi B will star in her first feature film, with filming set to begin this month.

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Leaving Neverland director wants to make follow-up documentary

20 Mar, 2019 7:13am
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Riverdale bosses still unsure how to honour Luke Perry

20 Mar, 2019 7:25am
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Rachel Hunter's daughter following in her yoga footsteps

17 Mar, 2019 7:05am
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Renee Stewart has joined her mother in India to learn the meditational practice.

Kiwi Stefania LaVie Owen with Isla Fisher at the premiere of The Beach Bum at SXSW in Austin, Texas. Photo / Getty Images

Kiwi stars make a splash at SXSW festival

17 Mar, 2019 7:05am
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A rising Kiwi actress joined Taika Waititi and Jemaine Clement at SXSW in Austin, Texas.

Heartbreak Island intruder on his harrowing health battle

17 Mar, 2019 7:05am
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Intruder Harry Peters suffers from a condition called Wolff-Parkinson-White Syndrome.

Megan and Vaughan celebrate Michaela's Secret Sound win this morning. Photo / ZM

Aucklander wins ZM's $30,000 Secret Sound

15 Mar, 2019 11:40am
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The competition that has been driving Kiwis crazy for weeks has finally come to an end.

Girls on Top Brodie Kane, Caitlin Marett and Gracie Taylor are taking a stand on getting rid of their old knickers. Photo / Getty Images

Why chucking out your 'yucky' undies is empowering

15 Mar, 2019 11:20am
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It's 2019, and it's time for an undie-vention.

We look back at how these Kiwi newlyweds first met. Photos / Instagram

Kiwi meet-cutes: How these star newlyweds first met

15 Mar, 2019 11:10am
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As a summer of Kiwi weddings ends, we look back at how all of these love stories began.

Cliff Curtis reveals he's been working with The Rock

14 Mar, 2019 9:45am
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"I just wrapped on a movie with Dwayne Johnson and Jason Statham," says the Kiwi star.

Kids' show What Now's X-rated gaffe

14 Mar, 2019 9:04am
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What Now is currently a little red-faced after the presenters unveiled a new 'character'

Jerry awkwardly learns what 'Summer of 69' is really about

13 Mar, 2019 4:00pm
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Bryan Adams fell victim to Jeremy Wells' dry wit in an awkward interview on Seven Sharp.

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The property had a train station modelled after Disneyland. Photo / Getty Images

MOVIES

What will happen to Neverland ranch after doco allegations?

16 Mar, 2019 3:16pm
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New revelations allege Neverland was the site of countless acts of horror.

Chris Hemsworth as Thor in the new Avengers: Endgame trailer. Photo / screenshot

MOVIES

Watch: Guess who shows up in the new Avengers trailer

15 Mar, 2019 11:11am
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The Avengers are introduced to a new hero in the latest Avengers: Endgame trailer.

Warner Bros.′ chief steps down following scandal

Television

ENTERTAINMENT

TVNZ delay show featuring 'gun use and violence'

20 Mar, 2019 1:04pm
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Fresh Eggs' dark humour is more than Kiwis can cope with this week.

Queer Eye meets Marie Kondo? What more could you want?? Photos / Netflix

ENTERTAINMENT

Could a Queer Eye/Marie Kondo crossover be on the way?

20 Mar, 2019 12:35pm
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Two of Netflix's most successful series could crossover for an epic new show.

Game of Thrones' final season premieres in New Zealand on Monday April 15. Photo / supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

The real Game of Thrones: HBO's insane treasure hunt for fans

20 Mar, 2019 12:30pm
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HBO is inviting fans to find the hidden thrones in locations around the world.

Music

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'Heartbroken' Broods postpone Chch gig

19 Mar, 2019 12:25pm

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Controversial singer Philip Anselmo will no longer play two concerts in New Zealand . Photo / Getty Images

MUSIC

NZ venues cancel singer's gigs over 'white power' remarks

19 Mar, 2019 8:33am
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A controversial singer Philip Anselmo will no longer play two concerts in New Zealand.

The Pantera singer is scheduled to play in Christchurch next week. Photo / Getty Images

MUSIC

Philip Anselmo playing Christchurch gig despite 'white power' remarks

18 Mar, 2019 9:32pm
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The former Pantera singer is scheduled to play in Christchurch next week.

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Ken Jeong in his new comedy special You Complete Me, Ho

The Hangover star needs less Ho's more LOLs

14 Mar, 2019 2:00pm

Ken Jeong trades the big screen for the stand-up stage to mixed results

Melvin Gregg and André Holland star in the Netflix Original movie High Flying Bird.

Is Steven Soderbergh's Netflix film a slam dunk?

14 Mar, 2019 1:00pm

What's the score for the Oscar winning director's sports drama High Flying Bird?

Sigrid's songs soar when she pays attention to life's most normal details. Photo / Getty Images

Will Sigrid's pop Sucker Punch knock you out?

14 Mar, 2019 1:00pm

Sucker Punch is packed with bold, direct songwriting, but is it a knock out or cheap shot?

A queer eye for the straight guy is now on Lightbox. Photo / Supplied

Queers, sluts and terrorists... the best shows streaming this week

14 Mar, 2019 12:58pm

It's particularly saucy on the streams this week PLUS some cult faves return...

Ray Romano and Mark Duplass star in the Netflix Original movie Paddleton

Will everybody love Ray Romano's new Netflix movie?

14 Mar, 2019 12:00pm

The sitcom legend shows his serious side - and sneaks in some low-key lols - in Paddleton

Karley Sciortino shares some life lessons.

Slutever star on casting 'orgasm spells' which are a thing now

14 Mar, 2019 10:00am

As a former dominatrix and escort, Slutever creator Karley Sciortino has some stories.

Scott Foley has set out to create the flip side of James Bond. Photo / Supplied

90s heartthrob takes on toxic masculinity in new series

14 Mar, 2019 10:00am

Scott Foley is sick of all the drama - so he's making the series the world is missing

Neko Case is sick of humanity's BS

14 Mar, 2019 9:00am

Neko Case on the end times: "The world will go on without us, and it will be glorious."

Weezer have released their new record, The Black Album

We review Weezer's wild, wayward, new record

14 Mar, 2019 8:00am

Grunge-pop heroes mash 60s psychedelica with modern pop... what could possibly go wrong?

Culture & Books

Astroman takes us back to the 1980s, offering a gentler view of the world. Photo / Michael Smith

ENTERTAINMENT

Theatre review: Astroman reaches for new heights

20 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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It's not perfect but feel-good Astroman still sends hearts soaring, says Ethan Sills.

Former Shortland Street child star Amber Curreen. Photo / Michael Craig

ENTERTAINMENT

12 Questions: Former Shortland Street child star Amber Curreen

19 Mar, 2019 5:00am
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Amber Curreen now runs her own Māori theatre company.

Songs and dance, steeped in South African traditions, help audiences on the epic journey that is A Man of Good Hope. Photo / Keith Pattison

ENTERTAINMENT

Theatre review: A Man of Good Hope - the road is long but well worth taking

18 Mar, 2019 12:02pm
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"A Man of Good Hope" is musical theatre at its most relevant, writes Dionne Christian.

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The Watercooler: The Urinal (M-CLS)

Just another day in a public men's room!

The watercooler: The Sauna (AO-L)

Minogue regales Foley with the 100% true story of his first time visiting a sauna. You can't unsee this.

The Watercooler: Cricket (AO-L)

Holloway regales Jon with the story of his traumatic experience trick or treating with his big brother as a kid.

Road To Rhythm: Part 1 (18-clvs)

It's Rhythm & Vines as you have never seen it before. A warts and all look at Gisborne's party juggernaut, part 1.

The Watercooler - Season 2 (PG)

All new episodes available now on WatchMe.co.nz

Road to rhythm: Part 2 (18-clvs)

It's Rhythm & Vines as you have never seen it before. A warts and all look at Gisborne's party juggernaut, part 2.

Sideswipe

ENTERTAINMENT

Sideswipe: The card no one wants

20 Mar, 2019 5:00am

"On what occasion would you ever give this card?"

A well-known advertising agency has a sideline? Spotted in East Auckland by Lindsey Roke of Pakuranga Heights.

ENTERTAINMENT

Sideswipe: A well-known advertising agency has a sideline?

19 Mar, 2019 5:00am

Spotted in East Auckland by Lindsey Roke of Pakuranga Heights.

Divorced? Or married to Groot? Photo / Supplied

ENTERTAINMENT

Sideswipe: Divorced? Or married to Groot?

15 Mar, 2019 5:00am

You also may want to reconsider blowing the candles on your birthday cake ...

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The Hangover star needs less Ho's more LOLs

14 Mar, 2019 2:00pm
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Is Steven Soderbergh's Netflix film a slam dunk?

14 Mar, 2019 1:00pm
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Will everybody love Ray Romano's new Netflix movie?

14 Mar, 2019 12:00pm
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Movie review: If Beale Street Could Talk

9 Mar, 2019 9:09am
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Nicole Kidman sets out to destroy in cop thriller

7 Mar, 2019 12:00pm
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The verdict on Captain Marvel

7 Mar, 2019 10:00am
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Does Rob Brydon's new comedy sink or swim?

28 Feb, 2019 7:00am
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Penélope Cruz and Javier Bardem star in Everybody Knows

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Penelope Cruz and Javier Bardem's intriguing mystery

28 Feb, 2019 6:00am
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You'll wish you could get out of this Escape Room

22 Feb, 2019 3:04pm
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Student to probe agri-sector labour shortages

20 Mar, 2019 3:00pm

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AI: NZ needs to catch up or get left behind

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From journalist to engineer: How to change careers at 40-plus

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For the love of dog: A day in the life of a canine massage therapist

20 Mar, 2019 12:02pm
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Bringing joy back to the life of a pet is the best part of the job.

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AI has already hit half of Kiwi workers

20 Mar, 2019 7:03am
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Humans and robots need to get along.