Kiwi director wins Emmy on big night for The Crown
New Zealand director Jessica Hobbs has won an Emmy award in a big night for The Crown.
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From Oamaru to the stars
From Oamaru to the stars
Oamaru will always have a special place in Bridget Harding’s heart. The Auckland artist talks to Rebecca Ryan about forging a career that fulfills her creative side.
Chess legend sues Netflix for 'sexist' line in Queen's Gambit
Chess legend sues Netflix for 'sexist' line in Queen's Gambit
The world's first female chess grandmaster, Nona Gaprindashvili, has filed a $5 million defamation lawsuit against Netflix over a line in its "The Queen's Gambit" series which her lawyers say is false and sexist.
Matty McLean's weather chaos
'Don't blame the technology Matty': Breakfast presenter's weather bulletin chaos
Matty McLean has likely had better starts to his week than he did on TVNZ's Breakfast this morning.
The Wire's Michael K Williams found dead at 54
The Wire's Michael K Williams found dead at 54
Michael K Williams, who played the character Omar Little in the TV series The Wire, has been found dead in his New York apartment. He was 54.
Peter Williams to retire, Bridge to host AM Show
Peter Williams to retire, Bridge to host AM Show
MediaWorks has confirmed that broadcaster Peter Williams will be leaving his radio role.
Piers Morgan cleared over Meghan comments
Piers Morgan cleared over Meghan comments
TV personality Piers Morgan did not breach the broadcasting code in his criticism of Megan, Duchess of Sussex on a morning show earlier this year, Britain's media regulator has ruled.
'A game of two halves': Shadbolt reviews current affairs report
'A game of two halves': Shadbolt reviews current affairs report
Invercargill's mayor is the centre of a TVNZ story about his early life and tumultuous ninth term in office. Over Zoom, he gives a blow-by-blow analysis of the piece.
Veteran US actor Ed Asner dead at 91
Veteran US actor Ed Asner dead at 91
Ed Asner, who played a gruff newsman in the classic TV series "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" and its spinoff "Lou Grant", has died at age 91.
TV host pulled over by police and asked to prove identity
TV host pulled over by police and asked to prove identity
The AM Show host Ryan Bridge had to google himself to prove who he was this morning after being pulled over by police about 4am.
'Brassed off': Paralympics coverage slammed, fans left scrambling
'Brassed off': Paralympics coverage slammed, fans left scrambling
Paralympics fans were left scrambling to witness history last night after only sporadic coverage of Lisa Adams winning a gold medal was broadcast on TVNZ's television feed.
Kiwi broadcaster Max Cryer dies aged 86
Kiwi broadcaster Max Cryer dies aged 86
Kiwi television presenter, radio broadcaster, entertainer, singer and writer Max Cryer has died, aged 86.
Emotional tribute for departing AM Show host
Emotional tribute for departing AM Show host
Duncan Garner's former co-hosts Amanda Gillies and Mark Richardson teared up while paying tribute to him on The AM Show today.
Duncan Garner quits as The AM Show host, leaves Three
Duncan Garner quits as The AM Show host, leaves Three
Duncan Garner has revealed he is leaving The AM Show and the Three network.
Shortland Street actor Francis Mossman dies
Shortland Street actor Francis Mossman dies
Shortland Street actor Francis Mossman died suddenly at the weekend.
'I've always felt like an imposter': Matt Chisholm gets candid
'I've always felt like an imposter': Matt Chisholm gets candid
Upfront. Face to camera. Grin. A sort of good-bloke charm. Says things like "cracking yarn". Self-described "Southern Man". But that air of confidence belies the truth. Matt Chisholm believes he is an imposter and that he has been one his entire life.
Could Kiwi actor be the next Doctor Who?
Could Kiwi actor be the next Doctor Who?
A Kiwi star has been named as a top pick to play an iconic television role.
Meridian sold to Auckland firm: Investor former 'Shorty' star
Meridian sold to Auckland firm: Investor former 'Shorty' star
A company linked to a former Shortland Street star has bought Dunedin’s Meridian Mall.
Pregnant news presenter hospitalised with 'mystery virus'
Pregnant news presenter hospitalised with 'mystery virus'
Pregnant Newshub presenter Samantha Hayes has revealed she spent a "scary few days" in hospital after coming down with a mystery illness.
Screenwriter workshop to bring TV to Queenstown
Screenwriter workshop to bring TV to Queenstown
A nationwide search for screenwriters to take part in a first-of-its-kind workshop in the Queenstown Lakes is imminent.