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Secrets of Celebrity Treasure Island revealed

The Herald's Jenni Mortimer goes behind the scenes on the reality TV show to find out just what happens before the camera starts rolling.

Trailer: New Zealand Spy

Paul Williams, Bret McKenzie, Rose Matafeo and Joe Thomas star in TVNZ's new comedy, New Zealand Spy.

King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth 100th birthday tribute

King Charles III has led the tributes on what would have been the Queen’s 100th birthday. Video / Royal Family Channel

First look at Celebrity Treasure Islands' 'most emotional season ever'

Cue the tears, celeb feuds and a medical event that could end a comedian's game. Video / TVNZ

Triggar Happy: How a homeless sharemilker became a Kiwi country rock star

'When it all boils down to it, you only lose when you quit,' the Ōtorohanga musician says.

‘His lips were turning blue’: New book details Sir Mick Jagger’s near-death experience

Rolling Stone was revived with mouth-to-mouth after his lips turned blue.

William Dart review: Sylvia Jiang shines in Shostakovich at Auckland Philharmonia concert

REVIEW: Pianist Sylvia Jiang dazzles in Shostakovich's Piano Concerto No 1.

‘Life is suffering’: Tom Scott on sobriety and starting again

Now 41 and sober, the Homebrew frontman is studying for a master's in counselling.

Former Today FM boss calls Christopher Luxon a coward for ditching Tova O'Brien interviews

OPINION: Don't believe any of the spin, the PM canned the slot because he's scared.

Dream come true, saddest I've ever been: Paul Williams' new comedy filmed days after dad's death

Williams created New Zealand Spy while grieving the loss of his dad, Gary.

Back in the middle: Why Frankie Muniz is making his return as Malcolm

NYT: At 40, he's a dad, a Nascar driver and back as the star of a Malcolm in the Middle.

I've reported on Celebrity Treasure Island for four years. This is how real it is

We go behind the scenes to find out what happens when the cameras aren't rolling.

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Rod Emmerson's take on the week.

Harry Styles engagement speculation grows after girlfriend seen with ring

'You couldn’t miss the ring on her finger. It is absolutely huge.'

'A remarkable human being': Tributes flow for Doogie Howser actor Rif Hutton

Family said the veteran star died at home in Pasadena, California, on Saturday.

'Dealing with the trauma with jokes and fun': Dylan Sprouse on home intruder scare

The LAPD said the incident was trespassing and arrested a man on existing warrants.

Zayn Malik's health worries derail album promo; Tonight Show and events scrapped

He told fans he is 'still unexpectedly recovering' and thanked hospital staff.

King Charles leads Queen Elizabeth 100th birthday tribute

King Charles III has led the tributes on what would have been the Queen’s 100th birthday. Video / Royal Family Channel

Bach Musica launches 2026 season with Bach and Esmail

Jono Palmer led Bach’s Easter Oratorio with zest.

Charlize Theron tells of night her mother shot her father dead

The actress was 15 when her mother shot her father in self-defence.

Jimmy Barnes roars back: Working Class Man turns health battles into arena-strength comeback

The Aussie rocker has been through the wringer but belted out the hits in spite of it all.

Investing in a year of change – what history teaches us

Why long-term discipline matters more than reacting to change.

Cyber incident recovery out of step

NZ organisations underestimate time to recover from cyber-attacks

Plan a Trip to San Francisco and Explore the Best of California

Head beyond the city to Northern California’s coast, forests and world-class wine.

Downsizing unlocked their retirement

Earle and Rosemary’s move that changed everything.