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.
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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.
Miniseries to begin filming in Queenstown
Miniseries to begin filming in Queenstown
International productions are queuing up to film on our shores — but tomorrow some of our biggest stars will take centre-stage as work starts on new local drama One Lane Bridge in Queenstown.
'Game of Thrones' wins big at Emmys
'Game of Thrones' leads way for HBO at Emmys
Longtime Emmy darling HBO scored more wins than any other network at the Emmy awards, taking home 34 trophies including best drama series for the final season of "Game of Thrones."
Fellowship of actors to ensure Amazon plays fair
Fellowship of actors to ensure Amazon plays fair
The actor who protested against the treatment of Kiwis working on The Hobbit says recent changes to the 'Hobbit Law' will protect those working on Amazon's Lord of the Rings series.
Starring role for Queenstown
Starring role for Queenstown
Queenstown will once again stand in for Middle-earth, in what its mayor says could be the biggest film production in the area.
Amazon confirms LOTR series to be made in NZ
Amazon confirms LOTR series to be made in NZ
Amazon Studios has confirmed the Lord of the Rings series - set to be the most expensive TV show ever – will be produced in New Zealand, but Queenstown's role in the production remains unclear.
Streaming: Thumbs-up for trial run - but real test awaits
Streaming: Thumbs-up for trial run - but real test awaits
Rugby writer Steve Hepburn's signed up for Spark Sport’s tournament pass and is walking the tightrope until next Friday when the coverage of the World Cup begins.
Presenter leaving TVNZ for life on Otago farm
Presenter leaving TVNZ for life on Otago farm
Celebrity Treasure Island co-host Matt Chisholm has announced he is giving up life on camera, for life on farm with his family in Central Otago.
TSB gives $10k to losing teams of The Block NZ
TSB gives $10k to losing teams of The Block NZ
A Kiwi bank, and advertiser on The Block NZ, has pledged to gift $10,000 to each of the losing teams after an auction flop on Sunday.
Bachelor NZ couple welcome baby boy
Bachelor NZ couple welcome baby boy
Former Bachelor Art Green and partner Matilda Rice have welcomed a baby boy.
TV series inspires real 'Designated Survivor' law
TV series inspires real 'Designated Survivor' law
Philippine lawmakers have introduced legislation based loosely on a popular Netflix political thriller called the 'Designated Survivor' to ensure the country has a president in the case of a constitutional leadership crisis.
'Urgent' investigation into claims against MAFS star
'Urgent' investigation into claims against MAFS star
The broadcaster behind Married At First Sight NZ is investigating allegations that a contestant in the new season is facing an outstanding domestic violence charge in the United States.
Breakfast TV star reveals brother's cancer battle during farewell
Breakfast TV star reveals brother's cancer battle during farewell
Emotions were high on Breakfast this morning as Daniel Faitaua bid farewell to his colleagues and co-hosts.
Gliding On star Ray Henwood dies
Gliding On star Ray Henwood dies
Veteran New Zealand actor and star of Gliding On, Ray Henwood, has died. He was 82.