OpinionJack Tame: Hollywood miracle eagerly awaitedFor as spectacular and grand as the Oscars seem on TV, a first-time trip to Hollywood remains one of America's enduring let-downs, writes Jack Tame.01 Mar 10:42 PM
EntertainmentSlave drama seems an award certainty in Oscars' 86th yearWhat, in their 86th year, do the Oscars actually mean?28 Feb 04:54 AM
EntertainmentBullock puts pay day for actresses into orbitSandra Bullock is set to enjoy one of Hollywood's biggest pay days after the astronomical success of <i>Gravity</i> has secured the actress a US$70 million ($83 million) fee.28 Feb 04:41 AM
OpinionBlog: A red carpet lessonFrom the commentary on the red carpet to the supermarket checkout, the 2014 Oscars fashion script will be no different at the 86th Academy Awards this weekend.27 Feb 08:40 PM
EntertainmentOscars nominee eliminatedA nominee for the Best Original Song at this year’s Academy Awards has been disqualified after the song's composer broke campaigning rules.30 Jan 07:15 PM
EntertainmentBradley Cooper: I don't want an OscarBradley Cooper says his father's death showed him there are more important things in life than winning an Oscar .04 Mar 06:30 PM
EntertainmentRough road to Oscar gloryAdele Adkins overcame a tough childhood in a cramped London flat on her way to winning an Oscar for best original song.25 Feb 11:41 PM
EntertainmentJack Nicholson hits on Jennifer LawrenceJennifer Lawrence was shocked when Jack Nicholson hit on her following her Oscars win.25 Feb 10:20 PM
EntertainmentJennifer Lawrence explains Oscar fallJennifer Lawrence says a combination of waxed stairs and the flowing fabric of her dress caused her to fall while heading up to collect an Oscar for best actress.25 Feb 07:33 PM
EntertainmentTweet slams Oscar nominee<i>The Onion</i> is apologising for calling the nine-year-old star of <i>Beasts of the Southern Wild</i> a vulgar and offensive name on Twitter.25 Feb 07:04 PM
EntertainmentArgo wins best picture OscarBen Affleck beat out Steven Spielberg and Ang Lee as his film Argo picked up best picture at the Oscars in Los Angeles25 Feb 04:30 PM
EntertainmentJennifer Lawrence falls on Oscar stageJennifer Lawrence fell as she walked up the stairs to accept her award for best actress at the Oscars.25 Feb 05:07 AM
EntertainmentOscars: Full winners listRead the full list of winners as they're announced at the 2013 Oscars.25 Feb 04:25 AM
EntertainmentOscars: The Hobbit misses out<i>The Hobbit</i> has been shut out at the Oscars, failing to win any awards despite being nominated in three categories.25 Feb 04:11 AM
LifestyleOscars: Hits and misses As Life & Style Editor I have the heroic task of picking the most smashing red carpet looks, and deciding who was not so visually pleasing. So here you go. For all the red carpet banter check out the <a href='http://www.nzherald.co.nz/entertainment/news/article.cfm?c_id=1501119&objectid=10866852' target='_blank'>blog</a> and tell me what you think of my picks on <a href='https://twitter.com/Nicky_Park_' target='_blank'>Twitter</a>.25 Feb 02:18 AM
EntertainmentHow to accept an OscarOscar winners are more likely to thank Harvey Weinstein than God, while actresses are twice more likely to cry than actors when accepting their award, a study has found.25 Feb 01:18 AM
EntertainmentReplay: Academy Awards 2013 live blogWatch the replay of the NZ Herald Online coverage of the 85th Academy Awards.25 Feb 01:15 AM
EntertainmentPick the Oscar winnersMake your own picks for all the major Oscar categories, including best picture, best director, best actor and best actress, in our online awards ballot.24 Feb 11:00 PM
EntertainmentSocial chatter: The OscarsThe citizens of Twitter discuss the Oscars with short comments and quick wit, and we're sharing the best tweets we find.24 Feb 10:49 PM
EntertainmentKiwi digital wizards up for Oscar gloryThe Kiwi artists behind the magic of <i>The Hobbit</i> will be in the spotlight today as Hollywood throws its biggest party of the year.24 Feb 10:02 PM
LifestyleOscars style: Carolina Herrera reveals secrets of red carpet perfectionHerrera has become almost as synonymous with the Academy Awards as a weepy acceptance speech.24 Feb 10:00 PM
EntertainmentBrush up on your Oscar nomineesThe Oscars are set to kick off this afternoon. Bush up full list of nominees for the awards.24 Feb 09:40 PM
EntertainmentSending up Oscar a tweetYou can tune in to the Oscars. Or you can watch them with the peanut gallery on Twitter.22 Feb 04:30 PM
LifestyleThe cost of glamour<i>The Weekend Herald</i> takes a look at the cost of going to the Oscars.22 Feb 04:30 PM