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Dominic Corry: My top 10 movies of 2014

A relatively high number of films struck a chord with Dominic Corry this year. Here are his ten favourites of 2014:

Paul Casserly: The return of University Challenge

Paul Casserly reveals his excitement for University Challenge's return to TV.

Greg Dixon: The best and worst of 2014's telly

For his final column of the year, Greg Dixon picks the best, worst, the bravest and stupidest television of 2014.

The Diary: Dagg weds childhood sweetheart

All Black star Israel Dagg is understood to have tied the knot yesterday with fiancee Daisy Aitken in Hawkes Bay, but details of the venue were strictly under wraps.

NZ on Screen: Peter Jackson's early years

As the final film in the Hobbit trilogy opens in New Zealand cinemas, NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner looks back at the early filmmaking years of Sir Peter Jackson.

Karl Puschmann: Transformers 4 Oscar pitch has to be greatest troll of all

As 2014 disappears amid the social debris of office parties, Secret Santas and the traditional family feud, it's wise to not get too caught up in the nostalgia of the season.

Pollies hijack press party tunes

It was murder on the dance floor for DJ pollies Paula Bennett, and Winston Peters, who provided customised music compilations for the Press Gallery's annual Christmas party.

Dominic Corry: Getting nerdy with Peter Jackson

Dominic Corry gets nerdy talking to director Peter Jackson about his final Hobbit film.

Radio bromance comes to end

The bromance is over. Jay Reeve and Paul Flynn are saying goodbye to their six-year radio relationship on ZM's drive show and going separate ways.

Has Walking Dead jumped the shark?

As The Walking Dead heads on season hiatus, we wonder how many of you will be back for more next year? Or has the zombie apocalypse jumped the shark?

Karl Puschmann: Why Better Call Saul could be 2015's best show

With exclusive screening rights to Better Call Saul, one of 2015's hottest new shows, Lightbox have scored a hell of a scoop. But will it be enough to fend off the looming threat of Netflix? Karl Puschmann investigates.

Lorde praises random Royals cover

She won the praise of Our Lorde with her cover of the international pop anthem Royals, and American Airlines flight attendant Robyn Shayne has also gained more than half a million YouTube followers.

Paul Casserly: TV's best quotes - 'Her ovaries will turn into testicles'

Paul Casserly rounds up the best TV quotes from November.

Siobhan Keogh: 2014's worst game characters

2014 has not been great for gaming. Siobhan Keogh lists off some of the worst protagonists from this year.

Dominic Corry: The wild world of The Hobbit

Dominic Corry talks to three of the greats who helped make The Hobbit: Battle of the Five Armies come to life.

NZ on Screen: 5 shows for TV3's 25th

In the week that marks TV3’s 25th anniversary, NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner picks five notable shows from the third channel’s first quarter century.