Victoria’s remarkable opportunity
These next six weeks or so loom as a career highlight for Queenstown-born screenwriter and director Victoria Boult.
Television
The war on forgetting
The war on forgetting
Dunedin musician Tane Cotton has turned his attention to broadcasting the work of others.
'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
'Dawson's Creek' star James Van Der Beek dies at 48
James Van Der Beek, the star of 1990s teen drama Dawson's Creek, has died at the age of 48 after a battle with cancer.
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Otago on track with BBC rail show
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Otago on track with BBC rail show
Featuring on a British travel show watched by millions is a special opportunity to get eyes on Otago’s scenic train journeys and grow tourism
Charles doco shows life as nature campaigner
Charles doco shows life as nature campaigner
King Charles has hosted the first film premiere at a royal palace - a documentary chronicling his lifetime work of championing nature.
Obituary: Scales navigated her way through the comic acting traps
Obituary: Scales navigated her way through the comic acting traps
Prunella Scales made audiences laugh as Sybil Fawlty then charmed them navigating a narrowboat with her husband Timothy West.
Obituary: Bouquet residence, the lady of the house is no longer in
Obituary: Bouquet residence, the lady of the house is no longer in
Patricia Routledge could turn her hand to any form of acting — which was a blessing and a curse.
Anthony Joshua breaks Jake Paul's jaw in 'clown show' bout
Anthony Joshua breaks Jake Paul's jaw in 'clown show' bout
Former heavyweight champion Anthony Joshua delivered a dose of reality to American Jake Paul with a savage sixth-round knockout that left the social-media-star-turned prize-fighter nursing a jaw broken in two places.
Obituary: John Banas, actor, writer
Obituary: John Banas, actor, writer
John Banas was a creative force in Wellington’s professional theatre scene before coming one of the country’s most respected screenwriters.
Obituary: June Lockhart, actress
Obituary: June Lockhart, actress
June Lockhart became a mother figure for a generation of television viewers whether at home in Lassie or up in the stratosphere in Lost in Space.
Sky customer calls foul on sports bill
Sky customer calls foul on sports bill
A customer said he did not receive any notice of the rollover, and the price has risen by 50%.
Simon Dallow signs off as newsreader
‘Been a genuine privilege’: Simon Dallow signs off as newsreader
TVNZ’s Simon Dallow has signed off from the 6pm news for the final time.
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Dished up chance to feed heroes
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Dished up chance to feed heroes
A young Southland chef’s dream of cooking for his culinary heroes has come true.
Jenny-May to leave Breakfast show
Jenny-May to leave Breakfast show
Breakfast co-host Jenny-May Clarkson will leave her role at the morning show later this month after TVNZ announced plans to "refresh" the programme in 2026.
Simon Dallow to leave 1News at Six, new presenter revealed
Simon Dallow to leave 1News at Six, new presenter revealed
Simon Dallow will step down from his post as presenter of 1News at Six at the end of the month, after nearly 20 years in the seat.
Obituary: Loni Anderson, actress
Obituary: Loni Anderson, actress
Loni Anderson was one of thousands of aspiring actresses waiting around Hollywood for their big break and hers, when it came, was bigger than most.
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Filming of TV series starts next month
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Filming of TV series starts next month
Shooting of the second series of the entirely Queenstown-based TV murder-mystery drama series A Remarkable Place to Die takes place from late next month - making it one of the town's longest shoots.
Veteran officer, TV host Graham Bell dies
Veteran officer, TV host Graham Bell dies
Graham Bell, a veteran officer who became famous as the straight-talking host of a police reality TV show, has died. He was 78.
Obituary: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor
Obituary: Malcolm-Jamal Warner, actor
Malcolm-Jamal Warner was known for playing teenage son Theo Huxtable in hit sitcom The Cosby Show in the 1980s, but did his considerable best to avoid being defined by the role.
Kimmel back on air after suspension
Kimmel back on air after suspension
Jimmy Kimmel Live will return to TV screens after ABC suspended the popular talk-show host over comments made about the assassination of Charlie Kirk.