Quiz show introduces new Chaser 'The Menace', a former contestant
The Chase has The Dark Destroyer, The Beast, The Governess, The Vixen and The Sinnerman - and now a new Chaser has made his debut on the quiz show.
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Succession of wins for HBO at Emmys
Succession of wins for HBO at Emmys
HBO network dominated this year's Emmy Awards with 30 wins, including best drama "Succession" and limited series "Watchmen," while Apple Inc took home its first award.
Emmy Awards swap hugs for virtual show
Emmy Awards swap hugs for virtual show
TV's Emmy Awards usually provide a night of hugs, high-fives and glamorous stars posing on the red carpet, but Covid-19 will make for a very different virtual-only ceremony.
Seven Sharp reporter leaving TVNZ after 16 years
Seven Sharp reporter leaving TVNZ after 16 years
Seven Sharp reporter Tim Wilson has announced he is leaving TVNZ.
'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' to end after 14 years
'Keeping Up with the Kardashians' to end after 14 years
The American television reality show that shot Kim Kardashian and her family to fame is ending in 2021 after 14 years, the E! network said on Tuesday.
MediaWorks confirms sale of TV business
MediaWorks confirms sale of TV business
Broadcaster MediaWorks has reached a binding agreement with Discovery Inc regarding the sale of Media-Works’ free-to-air TV business.
‘Prudent safety net’ for TVNZ
‘Prudent safety net’ for TVNZ
State-owned broadcaster TVNZ is being promised a capital injection of taxpayer funds of up to $30 million if business conditions worsen substantially in coming months.
Lights, camera but not much action in Hollywood
Lights, camera but not much action in Hollywood
As home-bound audiences eagerly await new programming during the coronavirus pandemic, Hollywood has been slow to get cameras rolling again.
Three producers out at 'Ellen' show amid backstage turmoil
Three producers out at 'Ellen' show amid backstage turmoil
Three top producers on the 'The Ellen DeGeneres Show' have exited the popular television talk show after an internal investigation into complaints of bullying, racism and sexual misconduct against them.
Hayley Holt leaving Breakfast for sports role
Hayley Holt leaving Breakfast for sports role
Hayley Holt is leaving her Breakfast presenting role and will be replaced by the programme's news reader Jenny-May Clarkson.
Kiwis celebrate Emmy nomination with a joke
Kiwis celebrate Emmy nomination with a joke
The Kiwis behind the horror comedy series What We Do In The Shadows are celebrating their overnight Emmy Award nomination with jokes.
Legendary US TV host Regis Philbin dies aged 88
Legendary US TV host Regis Philbin dies aged 88
Regis Philbin, a familiar face to TV viewers as an energetic and funny talk and game show host who logged more hours in front of the camera than anyone else in the history of U.S. television, has...
Kim asks for compassion as Kanye 'struggles'
Kim asks for compassion as Kanye 'struggles'
Kim Kardashian has asked for compassion and empathy for her rapper husband Kanye West's struggles with bi-polar disorder that have led to a series of rambling public remarks on subjects ranging...
Simon Dallow confirmed as sole 1 News 6pm host
Simon Dallow confirmed as sole 1 News 6pm host
TVNZ confirmed today that 1 NEWS at Six will move to a single newsreader for weekday programmes and Simon Dallow will be the host.
Wendy Petrie set to lose 6pm news anchor role
Wendy Petrie set to lose 6pm news anchor role
Wendy Petrie has been told this week by TVNZ bosses they do not intend to keep her as 6pm news anchor - after 14 years in the job alongside Simon Dallow.
Body of missing 'Glee' actress found in lake: Sheriff
Body of missing 'Glee' actress found in lake: Sheriff
A body recovered from a lake in California is that of missing "Glee" actress Naya Rivera, officials say.
Fears for missing Glee actress
Fears for missing Glee actress
Actress Naya Rivera, who played Santana Lopez in the hit TV musical show Glee, is missing feared drowned at a lake in California, authorities say.
Second shot at the top
Second shot at the top
Tai Tupou has been given a second chance at a professional rugby career.
$73.4m fund for TV and movies
$73.4m fund for TV and movies
The Government has unveiled its screen sector recovery package to protect jobs and investment in New Zealand productions in the wake of Covid-19.
Bachelorette couple announce move to Wanaka
Bachelorette couple announce move to Wanaka
The couple, who met on TVNZ's The Bachelorette NZ, have announced the next big step in their relationship.