The Chase star coming to NZ for charity quizzes
The Chase's Shaun Wallace will be in New Zealand this November for a series of Cure Kids Quiz Nights.
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Matthew Perry death: 'Ketamine queen' to plead guilty
Matthew Perry death: 'Ketamine queen' to plead guilty
The accused LA drug dealer known as the "ketamine queen" is to plead guilty to charges that she supplied the dose of the prescription anaesthetic that killed Friends star Matthew Perry, prosecutors say.
Sir Sam Neill honoured at Aussie TV awards
Sir Sam Neill honoured at Aussie TV awards
New Zealand actor Sir Sam Neill has won a major trophy at Australia’s biggest television awards, the Logies.
100 jobs set to go at Wētā FX
100 jobs set to go at Wētā FX
"The vibe is terrible. We're surrounded by good people and we are supporting each other, [but] morale is very low," one staffer says.
'Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning at 54
'Cosby Show' star Malcolm-Jamal Warner dies by drowning at 54
American actor Malcolm-Jamal Warner, who played Bill Cosby's son Theo on the 1980s TV hit "The Cosby Show," has died at age 54 by drowning.
Sky TV to buy Three owner for $1
Sky TV to buy Three owner for $1
Sky TV has agreed to fully acquire TV3 owner Discovery New Zealand for $1.
Frequent Trump critic Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' canned
Frequent Trump critic Stephen Colbert's 'The Late Show' canned
"The Late Show with Stephen Colbert," the most-watched late-night program on US television and a frequent platform of satire aimed at President Trump, will end its 10-year run.
Severance, The Penguin lead Emmy race
Severance, The Penguin lead Emmy race
Psychological thriller Severance and crime drama The Penguin have the most nominations for Emmy Awards in the contest for TV's highest honours.
Obituary: Andrew Shaw, TV executive
Obituary: Andrew Shaw, TV executive
Andrew Shaw was a highly influential broadcasting manager, but for New Zealanders of a certain age he will always be remembered for his first job in the medium.
Otago produce in spotlight
Otago produce in spotlight
Fruit synonymous with Central Otago will feature on this weekend’s episode of top chef Ben Bayly’s A New Zealand Food Story.
Posthumous appearance to ‘build the band’
Posthumous appearance to ‘build the band’
British pop star Liam Payne's final TV appearance is finally on the horizon, less than a year after he died suddenly in Argentina.
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Queenstown crime drama 'huge hit' overseas
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Queenstown crime drama 'huge hit' overseas
A second series of Queenstown-based TV murder-mystery drama A Remarkable Place to Die is set to be shot in the resort from this November till the end of April.
Obituary: Jay North, actor
Obituary: Jay North, actor
Jay North appeared in many TV shows but it was his first, as a 6-year-old, which made his name.
If at first you succeed
If at first you succeed
The creator of the decade’s most-lauded TV drama, turns his satirical eye to tech bros.
Host of The Chase New Zealand revealed
Paul Henry revealed as host of The Chase New Zealand
Broadcaster Paul Henry has been named as the host of The Chase New Zealand, a gig which he accepted with "no hesitation".
Obituary: Richard Chamberlain, actor
Obituary: Richard Chamberlain, actor
Soap star turned king of the mini series, Richard Chamberlain was an actor whose craft was perhaps never fully recognised.
'It's rough': Kath and Kim star has cancer
'It's rough': Kath and Kim star has cancer
Prominent Australians are backing much-loved comedian Magda Szubanski after she revealed her diagnosis with an "obscure" cancer.
Cheers actor George Wendt dies
Cheers actor George Wendt dies
Comic actor George Wendt, best known for his Emmy-nominated supporting role as the beer-bellied barfly Norm on Cheers has died. He was 76.
Obituary: Michelle Trachtenberg, actress
Obituary: Michelle Trachtenberg, actress
Former child star Michelle Trachtenberg graduated from child roles to star in several well-regarded TV shows.