Obituary: the everyman who found humour far from the everyday
BOB NEWHART Comedian Bob Newhart, the deadpan accountant-turned-comedian, became one of the most popular TV stars of his time.
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Matthew Perry death: 'Ketamine queen,' doctor to face trial
Matthew Perry death: 'Ketamine queen,' doctor to face trial
A California doctor and a woman charged with illegally supplying the drug ketamine to "Friends" star Matthew Perry before his overdose death are to face trial next year.
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Teaching the art of television
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Teaching the art of television
Gordon Ramsay "does not suffer fools lightly", and it is only because Emmy award-winning producer, director and writer Jon Kroll has great people management skills that he's avoided raising the celebrity chef’s ire.
Obituary: diminutive doctor who brought big issues out of bedroom
Obituary: diminutive doctor who brought big issues out of bedroom
Unlikely pop culture icon Dr Ruth Westheimer preached the joys of good sex, great sex and, especially, safe sex, to audiences around the world.
Obituary: James Sikking, actor
Obituary: James Sikking, actor
James Sikking was a character actor who battled to secure lead parts but created a legion of memorable supporting characters.
US talk show pioneer Phil Donahue dies
US talk show pioneer Phil Donahue dies
Phil Donahue, who changed the face of US daytime TV with a long-running syndicated talk show highlighting social and political issues, has died. He was 88.
Obituary: Shannen Doherty, actress
Obituary: Shannen Doherty, actress
Actress Shannen Doherty’s life and career were roiled by illness and tabloid stories.
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West Coast trip included in Agatha Christie doco
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West Coast trip included in Agatha Christie doco
A TV production company will be on the West Coast later this month as part of a new documentary retracing Agatha Christie's 1922 world tour - including a little-known visit to the Coast.
US actress Shannen Doherty dead at 53
Beverly Hills, 90210 star Shannen Doherty dead at 53
US actor Shannen Doherty, best known for her role as high school student Brenda Walsh on hit 1990s television drama Beverly Hills, 90210, has died after a years-long battle with cancer.
'Lighting for white people': Paul-Robie recalls working at TV3
'Lighting for white people': Paul-Robie recalls working at TV3
Māori broadcaster Joanna Paul-Robie recalls being taken into a video closet and told to present two shows with no extra pay to replace veteran newsreader Philip Sherry.
Newshub signs off final 6pm bulletin
Newshub signs off final 6pm bulletin
Tonight's final 6pm Newshub bulletin has signalled the end of three decades of news.
Shortland Street cut to three episodes a week
Shortland Street cut to three episodes a week
TVNZ has confirmed Shortland Street will air just three episodes a week in 2025.
'Celebrating all the good things': AM hosts bid farewell
'Celebrating all the good things': AM hosts bid farewell
Hosts of Newshub's AM show have thanked viewers for their support as it airs its final show on Newshub's last day.
Broadcaster reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Broadcaster reveals terminal cancer diagnosis
Former news presenter Joanna Paul-Robie has revealed she is dying of cancer.
TV doctor's body found on Greek island
TV doctor's body found on Greek island
British TV presenter Michael Mosley has been found dead in a rocky area of Symi, days after he disappeared during a walk on the Greek island.
TV doctor missing on Greek island
TV doctor missing on Greek island
A search is continuing for missing British broadcaster and healthy living advocate Michael Mosley, after setting out alone on a coastal walk on a Greek island in searing heat.
Shortland St actor ends Gaza hunger strike
Shortland St actor ends Gaza hunger strike
A hunger strike protester calling for an end to war in Gaza has asked the Christchurch City Council to support increased aid to the UN Palestinian refugee agency.
TVNZ faces $28m projected loss
TVNZ faces $28m projected loss
TVNZ is warning of a large underlying loss amid a worsening advertising downturn.
Obituary: John Savident, actor
Obituary: John Savident, actor
Larger-than-life actor John Savident found the perfect role when he was cast as the booming-voiced Fred Elliott in British soap Coronation Street.
Thinking outside the Tardis
Thinking outside the Tardis
Some of its biggest fans are back in charge of Doctor Who, writes Tracy Brown.