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Flashback Friday: Thingee's Eye Pop, Tracy '80, and Play School

School holiday time inspires NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner to look back at some of the classic children’s TV shows New Zealanders grew up with.

Tidal more likely to sink than swim for Jay-Z

When it comes to Jay Z's Tidal streaming service, wheeling out rich people to cry poor wasn't the smartest move, writes Karl Puschmann.

New soap tipped to replace Campbell Live

TV3 is likely to replace Campbell Live with a new, long-running daily serial drama, going head-to-head with TV2's Shortland St.

Selena Gomez can't stop hugging co-star

Our social media scout Cam Mansel gives you the run down of things you might have missed in the weird and wonderful world of celebrity social media.

The Clash: Have we reached peak Ed Sheeran?

Ed Sheeran is in New Zealand once again, but have we had enough of the ginger crooner? Joanna Hunkin and ZM's PJ Harding have their say.

Stephanie Merry: Why Fast & Furious 7's finale is a perfect movie moment

This piece is basically one big spoiler. If you don't want to know what happens to Paul Walker's character at the end of <i>Furious 7</i>, stop reading.

Duncan Greive: Paul Henry 'creepy' but entertaining

Duncan Greive of TV blog The Spinoff has his say on Paul Henry's new breakfast show. "His constant babbling and insane energy were infectious, but also wearying."

Paul Casserly: Paul Henry - portrait of a breakfast show

Paul Casserly takes a look at Paul Henry's new television-radio-social media breakfast news show and reviews it from a radio-only perspective.

Alex Casey: Paul Henry's embrace of social media not there yet

Alex Casey logged on to follow Paul Henry's new venture via social media - and found the result underwhelming.

Best tweets about the BlackCaps

Yesterday, our BlackCaps took to the field at the MCG in the Cricket World Cup final and we took to our couches. We were proud. Here's how it all unfolded online ...

TV's best quotes: 'It's going to be weird kissing 21 girls'

Paul Casserly rounds up the best TV quotes from March.

Are TV3's reality shows making any money?

TV3's Morton leaves for Beehive post

Rachel Morton, a reporter on 3 News, is leaving the MediaWorks newsroom to work as a spin doctor for Steven Joyce.

Flashback Friday: Turkeys in Gumboots, Forgotten Silver and EML kills Shrek

NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner selects six great New Zealand mockumentaries to get you primed for April Fool’s Day next week.<

Karl Puschmann: An Entourage movie? Enough already

They're making a film sequel to Entourage, a predictable series that ended years ago. Why? Karl Puschmann investigates.

Karl Puschmann: Netflix not the 'slam dunk' predicted

Karl Puschmann ditched the cricket to login to Netflix for the first time. But it wasn't the slam dunk he was hoping for.

The Clash: No one wants to see a man band

There's something undignified and cringey about boy bands from the 90s still touring now. And when you try to squeeze into those same 90s outfits you look like a shrink-wrapped pack of sausages.

Sorry Netflix, Neon and Lightbox: Why I'm staying a dirty TV pirate

Netflix launched in NZ this week, with the global SVOD service bringing plenty of competition to our TV on-demand market. But it's too much for one TV fan.