Shortland Street slammed for Down Syndrome plot
A recent storyline on Shortland Street around the potential abortion of baby with Down Syndrome has been called "insensitive and ignorant".
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TV boss survives meeting amid misconduct probe
TV boss survives meeting amid misconduct probe
CBS Corp's board has left embattled chief executive Leslie Moonves in his post, as it discussed sexual harassment claims against him.
TV boss accused of misconduct
TV boss accused of misconduct
US broadcasting and media company CBS is investigating claims of personal misconduct by its chief executive Leslie Moonves.
'GoT' final season in first half of next year
Game of Thrones final season in first half of next year
HBO will debut the final season of its international hit "Game of Thrones" in the first half of next year and it aims to start production on a prequel in 2019.
Dunedin case to feature on true crime series
Dunedin case to feature on true crime series
The disappearance of a Dunedin woman is one of four New Zealand cases that could finally be on their way to being solved, thanks to a TVNZ series debuting this Sunday.
'Absolute joy' to be playing Dr Who
'Absolute joy' to be playing first female Dr Who
British actress Jodie Whittaker has made her public debut as the first female Doctor Who, saying casting a woman to lead the long-running sci-fi television series was inevitable.
Batwoman powers towards TV first
Batwoman powers towards TV first
Lesbian superhero Batwoman is powering towards a ground-breaking role as the first LGBT lead in her own television series.
Politician denounces Baron Cohen guns prank
Politician denounces Baron Cohen guns prank
A Republican congressman filmed for Sacha Baron Cohen's satirical TV series who appeared to back a fictitious scheme to train toddlers to use guns says he's the victim of "a sick fraud."
TVNZ reporter tear gassed during World Cup riots
TVNZ reporter tear gassed during World Cup riots in Paris
1 News Europe Correspondent Joy Reid has been tear gassed while covering the aftermath of the Football World Cup final in Paris.
Stars react to Emmy Awards nominations
Stars react to Emmy Awards nominations
Actors, writers and directors reacted with gratitude, pride, awe and happiness after being nominated for Emmy Awards, television's top awards today.
Jenner set to be youngest self-made billionaire
Jenner set to be youngest self-made billionaire
Reality TV star Kylie Jenner is on track to become the youngest self-made billionaire in the US thanks to her booming cosmetics company, Forbes magazine has reported.
Hayes dances to victory
Hayes dances to victory
Milton-raised Sam Hayes was crowned champion of Dancing with the Stars New Zealand last night, after an intense two-hour grand final,
Channelling good entertainment
Channelling good entertainment
The small screen has been putting on a good show in 2018, if you know where to look. Kelly Lawler picks her favourites to date.
Campbell moving to TVNZ role
Campbell moving to TVNZ role
Broadcaster John Campbell is leaving RNZ to move to a role with TVNZ.
Death, disputes or disgrace: The TV show must go on
Death, disputes or disgrace: The TV show must go on
Whether by death, design, disgrace or disputes, television shows are adept at losing or killing off key characters and carrying on without them.
'Roseanne' spinoff to air without Roseanne
'Roseanne' spinoff to air without Roseanne
ABC says it has ordered a 10-episode spinoff of comedy 'Roseanne' that will air without any involvement of its creator Roseanne Barr, who sparked widespread outrage by tweeting a racial slur.
Interactive games coming to Netflix
Interactive games coming to Netflix
Exciting news for people who don't mind spending their entire life on Netflix: the streaming company is expanding into interactive games this year and the first addition to the lineup will be the hugely popular Minecraft: Story Mode.
Apology after backlash over 'Quantico' terrorism plot
Apology after backlash over 'Quantico' terrorism plot
ABC has apologised to Indian fans of its crime drama 'Quantico' after an episode featuring Indian nationalists trying to frame Pakistan in a terrorist plot sparked online outrage against lead actor Priyanka Chopra.
'Game of Thrones' prequel gets green light
'Game of Thrones' prequel gets green light
HBO says it is moving ahead with a prequel for its hit television series 'Game of Thrones,' the first green light for five potential spinoff projects for the award-winning medieval fantasy.
Celebrity chef, TV host Anthony Bourdain dead at 61
Celebrity chef, TV host Anthony Bourdain dead at 61
US celebrity chef Anthony Bourdain, host of CNN's food-and-travel-focused "Parts Unknown" television series, was found dead in a French hotel room, officials said.