'Luminaries' filming in Hokitika this month
Filming of The Luminaries television screen adaptation will wrap up in Hokitika later this month.
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'Mama June' arrested on drug charges
Reality TV's 'Mama June' arrested on drug charges
Reality TV star June 'Mama June' Shannon has been arrested on drug charges in the United States.
Apple set to launch TV, video service
Apple set to launch TV, video service
Apple has invited media to a March 25 event at the Steve Jobs Theatre on its campus in Cupertino, California, where it is expected to launch a television and video service.
US TV stars charged in college bribery scheme
US TV stars charged in college bribery scheme
Fifty people, including Hollywood stars Felicity Huffman and Lori Loughlin, were charged over a scheme in which wealthy parents allegedly bribed college coaches and others to get their children into elite colleges.
'90210', 'Riverdale' star Luke Perry dies at 52
'90210', 'Riverdale' star Luke Perry dies
Luke Perry has died, days after suffering a major stroke.
Luke Perry in hospital after reported stroke
Luke Perry in hospital after reported stroke
Riverdale and Beverly Hills 90210 star Luke Perry has been hospitalised, his publicist has confirmed, amid reports he has suffered a "massive stroke".
Piracy in NZ 'dying' thanks to Netflix: study
Piracy in NZ 'dying' thanks to Netflix: study
Independent research commissioned by Vocus indicates "piracy is dying a natural death," the company's consumer GM Taryn Hamilton says.
Police say 'Empire' actor staged attack to advance career
Police say 'Empire' actor staged attack to advance career
Actor Jussie Smollett paid two brothers thousands of dollars to beat him in a staged racist and homophobic attack because he was unhappy with his salary on the hip-hop TV drama "Empire," Chicago's police chief said.
'Empire' actor charged with filing false police report
'Empire' actor charged with filing false police report
Actor Jussie Smollett was charged with filing a false police report when he said he was attacked by two masked men shouting racist and homophobic slurs, Chicago police said, with the actor now facing arrest.
Sky prices going up after losing 28,000 customers
Sky prices going up after losing 28,000 customers
After enjoying a string of price reductions over the past year, Sky subscribers are set for a price hike on April 1.
TV builder 'Cocksy' farewelled
TV builder 'Cocksy' farewelled
Popular TV handyman John "Cocksy'' Cocks has been farewelled at a funeral reflective of the man that he was - including one last laugh at his devoted wife's expense.
Kiwi reporter 'bashed' in homophobic attack
Kiwi reporter 'bashed' in homophobic attack
Kiwi Newshub reporter Aziz Al-Sa'afin was viciously beaten at the weekend in a homophobic attack which left him thinking he "was going to die".
Star TV builder 'Cocksy' dies
Star TV builder 'Cocksy' dies
Popular television star builder and renovator John 'Cocksy' Cocks has lost his battle to kidney cancer.
Environmental alarmism a 'turn-off' for viewers
Environmental alarmism a 'turn-off' for viewers
SIr David Attenborough says Dynasties, his new wildlife series, will be gripping, truthful and entertaining, but not overtly campaigning.
Former Neighbours star charged with indecent assault
Former Neighbours star charged with indecent assault
Former Neighbours star Craig McLachlan has been charged with multiple counts of indecent assault.
Night of upsets at Golden Globes
Night of upsets at Golden Globes
Queen musical Bohemian Rhapsody has won this year's top award at the Golden Globes, while Glenn Close took home best actress over presumed favourite Lady Gaga.
Kim and Kanye expecting 4th child: reports
Kim and Kanye expecting 4th child: reports
Kim Kardashian and Kanye West are expecting a fourth child - again using a surrogate, according to multiple media reports.
'Riverdale' stars land in Q'town
'Riverdale' stars land in Queenstown
Actors KJ Apa and Cole Sprouse, stars of the hit US teen drama, appear to be ringing in the new year in Queenstown.
Lord of the Rings' TV show execs meet Govt
Lord of the Rings' TV show execs meet Govt
Executives from the US producing a $1.5 billion Lord of the Rings TV series were in town this week for a meeting with a government minister at a time when film studio space is scarce.
'Laverne & Shirley' actress dies
'Laverne & Shirley' actress dead at 75
Penny Marshall, who played an endearingly graceless character with a thick Bronx accent in 'Laverne & Shirley' before becoming a pioneering film director with hits including 'Big' and 'A League of Their Own', has died at 75.