EntertainmentMental yes, JFC no: What words are Kiwis offended by on air?Tolerance drops most in talkback, sport and factual shows before 8.30pm.03 Feb 04:00 AM
EntertainmentEugene Levy lost for words over Catherine O'Hara deathHe worked with O'Hara for over 50 years.01 Feb 01:33 AM
EntertainmentActress Catherine O’Hara dies at 71Actress Catherine O’Hara died at her home in Los Angeles “following a brief illness,” according to a statement from her agency. Video / VEWatch30 Jan 07:48 PM
Entertainment2000s pop star 'desperate to get back' to NZ ahead of tourSophie Ellis-Bextor's 2000s hit Murder on the Dancefloor has surged in popularity again. 27 Jan 12:05 AM
Entertainment'I have lost my ability to speak': Amber Heard on fallout from Johnny Depp legal warHeard speaks in Silenced, a new documentary premiering at Sundance.26 Jan 05:49 AM
Entertainment'Deeply honoured': Wētā FX and Kiwi costume talent earn 2026 Oscar nomsFormer Wellington School of Design student Kate Hawley is nominated for 'Frankenstein'.22 Jan 11:25 PM
BusinessNetflix amends Warner Bros deal to all cash in bidding warNetflix has shifted to an all-cash bid, removing its stock component.22 Jan 06:00 AM
BusinessNetflix shares fall as revenue appears to stallThe company expects the current quarter's revenue to be flat at about $20b.20 Jan 10:48 PM
Entertainment'All right, all right, all right': Why Matthew McConaughey has trademarked himselfThe Oscar winner secured trademarks for various audio and visual material of himself.14 Jan 11:40 PM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie hits the road solo ahead of rumoured Flight of the Conchords reunionThe comedian and singer promises a variety of on-stage antics for his NZ tour dates.12 Jan 09:23 PM
BusinessParamount sues in hostile bid to buy Warner Bros DiscoveryParamount Skydance wants WBD to share more details of its rival offer.12 Jan 07:40 PM
EntertainmentGolden Globes 2026: One Battle After Another wins bigMany of last year's big winners once again claimed the spotlight.12 Jan 12:57 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment‘Once in a lifetime’: Tom Hiddleston on filming Sir Ed Hillary epic in NZThe acclaimed actor went from high-stakes espionage to mountaineering feats.10 Jan 07:00 PM
PremiumPremiumEntertainment'The job I was born to do': Slimmer, sharper Chase star The Beast opens up in rare NZ interviewMark Labbett on fatherhood, Bradley Walsh, losing 60kg and how he fared in a NZ pop quiz.02 Jan 05:05 PM
Entertainment25 TV shows you might have missed this year (but really should watch)These are the unmissable series hiding in plain sight this year.30 Dec 11:00 PM
TravelIn-flight favourites: What Air NZ passengers watched and listened to in 2025Air NZ obtained new music licences this year, with one artist quickly rising to the top.28 Dec 04:00 PM
Entertainment'Empty wallets': Long-running New Year's festival warns next summer may be its lastTicket sales are down about 1000 compared to last year, deepening long-term debts. 28 Dec 04:15 AM
EntertainmentLongtime Cure Guitarist Perry Bamonte Dead at 65Perry Bamonte, who played guitar and other instruments in The Cure, has died after a short illness. He was 65. Video / NZ HeraldWatch26 Dec 08:23 PM
EntertainmentBret McKenzie teases a Flight of the Conchords reunionNext year marks the 20th anniversary of one of the group's biggest projects. 22 Dec 11:01 PM
EntertainmentThe Wire actor James Ransone dies aged 46Troubled star played Ziggy Sobotka in the hit HBO series.22 Dec 01:53 AM
EntertainmentRita Ora makes surprise podcast visit, says Kiwis are 'really lucky' to live in NZThe singer surprised Ben Boyce’s daughter after she saw his tattooed invitation online. 19 Dec 01:00 AM
PremiumPremiumLifestyleSociety Insider: How the Mowbrays, Luxons and Auckland’s A-list are spending ChristmasPlus, meet the entrepreneur brothers behind Auckland’s new hospitality hotspot.17 Dec 04:00 PM
RetailAs seen on TV: The TV Shop charged for falsifying customer reviewsThe company also prevented low rating reviews from being published on its website.17 Dec 04:07 AM
EntertainmentThree-day Auckland music festival to end in 2026Organisers said the large festival has become difficult to sustain. 15 Dec 06:00 PM
WorldDVDs and CDs are becoming cool again, thanks mostly to Gen ZFor a younger generation, physical media you can store and show off is seen as 'vintage'.15 Dec 05:00 PM
EntertainmentDick Van Dyke turns 100, reflects on life of 'magnificent indulgence'The actor won six Emmy awards from 10 nominations and a 2013 SAG Life Achievement Award.14 Dec 01:26 AM
PremiumPremiumEntertainmentTed Danson and Mary Steenburgen star in a love story, onscreen and offNew York Times: Inside the real-life couple's on-screen romance.13 Dec 11:00 PM
EntertainmentJames Cameron: This may be the last Avatar film. That business model has collapsedThe director spoke to the Herald ahead of the Avatar: Fire and Ash premiere in Wellington.13 Dec 05:00 PM
EntertainmentWatch: James Cameron and stars thrill at Avatar premiere in WellingtonAll the action from the red carpet as the star-studded cast and crew arrive.13 Dec 05:24 AM
LifestyleFormer Shortland Street actor Kimberley Crossman welcomes baby girl after 'magical' birthAfter the heartbreak of miscarriage, Kimberley Crossman is now mum to a little girl. 08 Dec 08:40 PM
BusinessParamount counters Netflix with hostile bid for Warner BrosThe offer would put CNN, HBO Max and Warner Bros under Donald Trump ally Larry Ellison.08 Dec 05:07 PM
EntertainmentTara Reid says she feels ‘bullied and judged’ after drink probeReid says she woke in hospital after one drink with no memory of the night.07 Dec 08:55 PM
EntertainmentSynthony performs on the forecourt of Sydney Opera HouseThe musical event brought electronic dance anthems to life with the backing of Metropolitan Orchestra conducted by Sarah-Grace Williams. Video / SuppliedWatch05 Dec 07:45 PM
BusinessNetflix offers new bid for Warner Bros DiscoveryParamount’s all-cash bid is backed by Larry Ellison and Apollo funding.02 Dec 06:29 PM
