Obituary: Jimmy Swaggart, preacher
Televangelist Jimmy Swaggart became a household name, amassing an enormous following and multimillion-dollar ministry, only to be undone by his penchant for prostitutes.
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Obituary: Julian McMahon, actor
Obituary: Julian McMahon, actor
The son of an Australian prime minister, actor Julian McMahon also played his country’s PM in a Netflix series.
The art of being Miriam
The art of being Miriam
As she publishes a new book, British-Australian actress Miriam Margolyes tells Eva Wiseman about the perils and pleasures of being herself.
After years running with it, it’s a pass
After years running with it, it’s a pass
Here is a question this grizzled veteran of sports gaming never thought he would have to ask.
Kimmel show suspended after Charlie Kirk comments
Jimmy Kimmel show suspended after Charlie Kirk comments
ABC has suspended Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night show indefinitely after comments that he made about Charlie Kirk's killing.
Chappell Roan named to headline Laneway Festival
Chappell Roan named to headline Laneway Festival
Chappell Roan has been announced at the top of the bill for Laneway Festival 2026.
Light of an earlier sun
Light of an earlier sun
An image of a long-lost Kawarau Gorge rock formation is among more than 100 rare and early photographs on display at a new exhibition in Dunedin, Tim Scott reports.
Art seen: September 18
Art seen: September 18
By Laura Elliott
Snoop Dogg's one-off NZ show canned
Snoop Dogg's one-off NZ show canned
Hip hop legend Snoop Dogg has cancelled his one New Zealand show three days before it was set to happen.
Screen legend Robert Redford dead at 89
Screen legend Robert Redford dead at 89
Actor Robert Redford, the quintessential handsome Hollywood leading man, has died at the age of 89.
Teen 'Adolescence' star makes history with Emmy win
Teen 'Adolescence' star makes history with Emmy win
Emergency room saga "The Pitt" was toasted as the year's best television drama, and show-business satire "The Studio" was crowned best comedy, as Hollywood stars handed out trophies at the annual Emmy Awards.
Obituary: devoted to telling New Zealand stories on our screens
Obituary: devoted to telling New Zealand stories on our screens
John Barnett spent almost two decades leading South Pacific Pictures, one of New Zealand’s most successful production companies.
Obituary: Michael Madsen, actor
Obituary: Michael Madsen, actor
With a coolly menacing, steely-eyed gaze, Michael Madsen was born to play villains on the big screen.
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NZ hospitals in context
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NZ hospitals in context
As work on Dunedin’s new hospital is delayed amid disagreements and cost overruns, a new book looks at almost 200 years of hospital architecture in New Zealand.
Getting under the skin
Getting under the skin
Cillian Murphy’s Oscar-winning role in Oppenheimer elevated him to a new level of fame.
ODT quiz: September 21
ODT quiz: September 21
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ODT quiz: September 20
ODT quiz: September 20
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ODT quiz: September 19
ODT quiz: September 19
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ODT quiz: September 18
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ODT quiz: September 17
ODT quiz: September 17
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