EntertainmentNew Lord of the Rings film will be shot in NZ, release date confirmedAndy Serkis is the man behind Gollum and will step into the role of director for the film.18 Jun 04:03 AM
Entertainment'That's what a true blue doco is': Why Lisa Burd's new film comes with a content warningA boots and all tribute to the women saving rugby.13 Jun 10:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew Zealand'He’s a predator': Film-maker jailed for child sex abuse files acquitted in 2002Police found 554 child exploitation files on his devices during a 2023 raid.07 Jun 05:00 PM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandAuckland film-maker jailed for child sex abuse material; industry in shockThe actor and director was caught sending images to a 'decoy' police detective online. 04 Jun 10:59 PM
PremiumPremiumPoliticsMillions in taxpayer cash on the line as Govt pushes for Wellington Avatar premiereDisney stands to gain tens of millions of dollars if one of the films premieres in NZ.03 Jun 05:00 PM
New Zealand'Born with it': How Jacob Bryant became a sought-after cinematographerHe has opened up about his daring career, which has taken him to conflict zones worldwide.22 May 05:00 AM
PremiumPremiumPropertyFast-tracking $200m film hub planned for Ayrburn'Potential short-term imposition on a very long-term asset.' - Chris Meehan on film tariff14 May 04:00 AM
EconomyKey says Trump using tariffs largely for leverage – but has fears for NZ film industryThe former Prime Minister also sees confidence returning to the New Zealand economy.06 May 06:00 AM
PoliticsWorld media spotlight NZ film industry amid Trump tariff threat, minister says 'concerning'Paul Goldsmith said he wouldn't call New Zealand rebates a 'threat' to the US.06 May 02:53 AM
PremiumPremiumNew ZealandIt was thought there was no surviving footage of a movie about Hastings – then I got a callThe formula was simple: find the prettiest girl in town and the handsomest male.02 May 06:00 PM
New Zealand'Favourite place on Earth': Hollywood star Jason Momoa makes moves in Queenstown Aquaman actor has bought into a bar and is reportedly looking for a house. 30 Apr 08:01 PM
KahuOn The Up: Whangārei teen wins prestigious $750k scholarship to elite US uniMorris is the first Māori and second New Zealander to win the coveted Karsh Scholarship.18 Apr 05:00 PM
Entertainment'No words, just gratitude': Tinā's record-breaking box office runThe heartwarming drama has officially outsold Sione's Wedding.16 Apr 03:13 AM
Entertainment‘Utterly crazy’: Kiwi show lands TV Bafta nominationRobyn Malcolm and Diane Taylor's 'After the Party' won nine awards at the NZ TV Awards. 27 Mar 07:25 PM
New Zealand'We’ve infused the Māori humour': Hastings man given the chance to voice Lord Farquaad'Doing it through Māori words, Māori flow and language, it's a totally different story.'10 Mar 05:00 PM
Kahu‘Tribute to my mother’: TikTok star’s poignant new play at BasementShakes' TikTok has 1.8 million followers and 190 million likes for his skits.03 Mar 04:00 AM
Entertainment‘Like watching a car crash over and over’: Why one of Hollywood’s top directors left the US for NZ'I see a difference here in the way people treat each other.'01 Mar 11:37 PM
ReviewsKarl Puschmann Karl Puschmann: In the genre of triumph after trauma, ‘Tinā is pitch-perfect’Review: Miki Magasiva's feature-film debut 'finds its own voice'.20 Feb 05:00 PM
EntertainmentThe Brutalist director says he’s made ‘zero dollars’ from Oscar-nominated filmCorbet claims many award-nominated filmmakers this year 'can’t pay their rent'.19 Feb 10:45 PM
New Zealand‘A blameless life’: Teacher supplied drugs to teens, sought to avoid conviction'He was well-liked and respected in the community, or was until this happened.'19 Feb 07:29 PM
New ZealandJames Cameron says film key to Wellington’s future, criticises ‘nightmare’ parkingThe acclaimed movie director shared his thoughts during a panel event tonight.19 Feb 08:41 AM
New Zealand'It wasn't about me any more': Former student honours legacy of beloved teacher with terminal cancerOne message he wants to share through the doco is for men to be proactive with health.18 Feb 05:00 PM
OpinionOpinion: Too distracted to watch? Try a ‘second-screen’ showOPINION: Netflix knows you're scrolling while you watch, so it's changing its appeal.17 Feb 09:33 PM
PremiumPremiumOpinionGeorgina CampbellOpinion: James Cameron brings titanic star power to Wellington’s ‘crisis of confidence’OPINION: The city has been battling with an ongoing narrative that it's dying. 16 Feb 04:00 PM
EntertainmentDisney ditches trigger warnings amid backlash to ‘woke’ DEI agendaThe entertainment giant has removed disclaimers on beloved classics in a major shift.12 Feb 07:15 PM
OpinionOpinion: Why everyone hates Oscar sensation Emilia PérezThe cartel musical has been branded transphobic and an insult to Mexico. But is that fair?29 Jan 09:45 PM
Entertainment‘The most unthinkable tragedy’: Alec Baldwin breaks down in new reality show'This is never something to forget'.28 Jan 11:29 PM
EntertainmentOscars 2025: Who scooped a nomination and who was snubbed?Emilia Pérez netted 13 nominations, while Demi Moore and Ariana Grande scored their first.23 Jan 06:57 PM
EntertainmentThe most absurd revelations from Justin Baldoni’s Blake Lively lawsuitThe actor’s explosive lawsuit against his co-star includes Game of Thrones references.19 Jan 04:04 AM
ReviewsFrom Gladiator II to Garfield: Worst movies of 2024The truly awful can be just as hard to identify as the magnificent.07 Jan 10:13 PM
Entertainment‘It was traumatic’: The scandalous making of Franco Zeffirelli’s Romeo and JulietOlivia Hussey and Leonard Whiting suffered 'mental anguish and emotional distress'.28 Dec 10:51 PM
EntertainmentTaika Waititi cooks Rita Ora a hangi for Christmas in Point Chevalier backyardThe director donned gumboots and a Russell Crowe T-shirt to get the festivities started.25 Dec 01:42 AM
EntertainmentJustin Baldoni stripped of women’s solidarity awardMore It Ends With Us co-stars have come out in support of Blake Lively.24 Dec 08:42 PM
PremiumPremiumMedia InsiderFilm awards strife: Sponsor's sick Liam Payne joke; TVNZ moves; Exclusive: News bill on hold'Clusterf***': Anger amid AT advertising tender fallout; UK doco on missing NZ kids.13 Dec 03:39 AM
