Original Shortland Street cast member dies
Actress Nancy Brunning, who played roles ranging from Nurse Jaki Manu in Shortland Street to matriarch Ramona Mahana in the film Mahana, has died.
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Sky to show more than 50 sports for free
Sky to show more than 50 sports for free
Kiwis will be given the opportunity to watch more than 50 sports free, thanks to a new initiative from Sky Sports and former Olympic and America's Cup sailor Rob Waddell.
Acting royalty joins 'The Crown'
Acting royalty joins 'The Crown'
Television fans have welcomed a new queen as Olivia Colman and other stars of royal drama The Crown turned out for the world premiere of the Netflix show's third season.
Disney+ debut hit by tech glitches, company blames demand
Disney+ debut hit by tech glitches, company blames demand
Walt Disney Co's long-awaited debut in the streaming media wars on Tuesday was hit with technical glitches that the company said were caused by higher-than-expected demand.
Is NZ big enough to support multiple channels?
Is NZ big enough to support multiple channels?
It's the end of the 2019 Rugby World Cup and Spark appears to have left the main stage. But it still wants to be a major player. No longer wants to be in the supporting actor category.
Former Arrowtown chef joins superyacht reality series
Former Arrowtown chef joins superyacht reality series
The chef on board the superyacht Valor and starring in the reality show Below Deck is a Kiwi from the South Island who has worked in Arrowtown, Australia and the US.
Game of Thrones prequel gets chop, another picked up
Game of Thrones prequel gets chop, another picked up
HBO has ordered 10 episodes of a Game of Thrones spinoff called House of the Dragon, shortly after reports emerged it had canned another series set in the world created by author George R.R. Martin.
Felicity Huffman released from prison early
Felicity Huffman released from prison early
Actress Felicity Huffman, the first parent in the US college admissions cheating scandal to go to prison, was released from a California facility on Friday, before the end of her 14-day sentence, a...
MediaWorks news boss calls it quits
MediaWorks news boss calls it quits
MediaWorks head of news Hal Crawford is set to leave the company in February next year.
Loughlin facing new charge in college scam
Loughlin facing new charge in college scam
Actress Lori Loughlin is facing a new bribery charge in the largest US college admissions scam uncovered to date.
Peters responds to 'heartless, classless' comment
Peters responds to 'heartless, classless' comment
The AM Show co-host Mark Richardson has blasted Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters for his comments following the announcement MediaWorks' TV arm is up for sale.
'Good riddance': Peters lets loose on MediaWorks
'Good riddance': Peters lets loose on MediaWorks
NZ First leader Winston Peters has twisted the knife over MediaWorks' sale of its TV division, rallying against media at a party conference today.
Three will be a tough sell warns media expert
Three will be a tough sell warns media expert
No matter which way you cut it, the MediaWorks TV arm is going to be difficult to offload.
Colbert recreates Hobbit days in NZ
Colbert recreates Hobbit days in NZ
Popular US talk show host Stephen Colbert has posted a snap reliving his best Hobbit life while on his very own adventure in New Zealand.
Sky shares soar on news of deal
Sky shares soar on news of deal
Shares in Sky Network Television jumped 19% to $1.06 after it announced a new broadcasting rights deal with NZ Rugby and SANZAAR.
Sky set to snag ABs, Super Rugby rights until 2025
Sky set to snag ABs, Super Rugby rights until 2025
Sky TV is set to win the rights for all All Blacks, Rugby Championship and Super Rugby matches until 2025 in a reportedly $400 million deal.
Spark Sport nab cricket rights from Sky
Spark Sport nab cricket rights from Sky
It's another win for Spark Sport in the battle against Sky, with Spark NZ securing New Zealand Cricket rights for the next six years. Shares in Sky slumped after this morning's announcement.
Big pay rise for TVNZ boss
Big pay rise for TVNZ boss
TVNZ boss Kevin Kenrick earned $120,000 more this year than he did in 2018.
'Great viewing experience': Spark on ABs match
'Great viewing experience': Spark on ABs match
Spark Sport is facing another round of complaints of poor performance after the All Blacks' 63-0 demolition of Canada last night.
India's surprise win at Rugby World Cup
India's surprise win at Rugby World Cup
Indian rugby fans would have got a shock if they tuned into TVNZ's Breakfast show this morning.