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Filmmaker husband of White Lotus star dead at 47
The screenwriter has more than a dozen directing and film credits to his name.
Sir Rod Stewart posts rare photo with all 8 children
Rachel Hunter wasn't the only one with whom the rocker shared a sweet reunion.
Memoir reveals Lord of the Rings secrets, and inside Sir Peter Jackson’s mansion
A new book reveals the body part belonging to Gandalf, now kept in a fridge.
Actor Laura Hill on playing an 'abomination of nature' and the cost for freedom
The former Shorty star on motherhood, marriage, and women who forge their own path.
Justin Bieber reportedly spotted in Queenstown
What's he doing in town and is he attending a high-profile wedding?
Reunited? Molly-Mae Hague fuels rumours with ‘passionate’ new year’s kiss
The Love Island star ended her relationship with boxer Tommy Fury last year.
The meaning behind Meghan’s ‘trad wife’ Netflix look
OPINION: 'Clearly, she got the memo that “Mocha Mousse” is Pantone’s colour of 2025.'
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Air New Zealand brings the magic to those flying on Christmas Day
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Culpa Tuya stars Eva Ruiz, Nicole Wallace and Víctor Varona talk to Herald's Emma Gleason
Your Fault (Culpa Tuya) is available on Prime Video from December 27. Video / Prime Video
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A look at the new Hobbiton Movie Set behind the scenes tour
Reporter Mitchell Hageman experiences a previously unseen glimpse of the famous Hobbiton Movie Set in Matamata, with a new behind-the-scenes tour now open. Video / Mitchell Hageman
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Music
Sir Rod Stewart posts rare photo with all 8 children
Rachel Hunter wasn't the only one with whom the rocker shared a sweet reunion.
Rock legend has change of heart, will now perform at Glastonbury
Why did the famous musician change his mind?
‘Massive stroke’: The Osmonds star Wayne Osmond dies aged 73
The musician and singer died peacefully on New Year’s Day surrounded by his family.
Neil Young dumps Glastonbury over BBC ‘corporate control’
'BBC ... wanted us to do a lot of things in a way we were not interested in.'
Rhythm and Alps: South Island celebrates with Dave Dobbyn, Shapeshifter
Review: The three-day festival in Wānaka has wrapped for another year.
‘An utter disgrace’: AC/DC stars’ home demolished in Sydney
Fans are outraged at destruction of famous property, but the council defends its decision.
Television
Sex, horses and stately homes: Bringing a naughty British romance to TV
NYT: How Jilly Cooper tweaked some details to adapt her 1988 book for the streaming age.
Maths tutor and magician win record-breaking prize on The Chase
Karen and Ian's six-figure win was the first of its kind on the show since 2018.
‘Massive stroke’: The Osmonds star Wayne Osmond dies aged 73
The musician and singer died peacefully on New Year’s Day surrounded by his family.
Culture
How Sid and Chand Sahrawat are embracing their heritage once more
After decades in New Zealand, the pair have decided to reconnect with their culture.
Why is everyone raving about Taipei?
The Taiwan city is all set to be the destination of 2025.
What's open on New Year's Day in Auckland?
Businesses are free to trade on New Year’s Day but that doesn’t mean they all do.
Man who died after jumping into harbour during Christmas police callout named
Police have said he was evading arrest, but a family member disputed that.
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Movies
Filmmaker husband of White Lotus star dead at 47
The screenwriter has more than a dozen directing and film credits to his name.
Memoir reveals Lord of the Rings secrets, and inside Sir Peter Jackson’s mansion
A new book reveals the body part belonging to Gandalf, now kept in a fridge.
New details emerge in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s bitter legal battle
The actor has exposed new text messages that aim to shed a different light on claims.
Spy
Society Insider: Sailor's new girlfriend; billionaire's Waiheke plans; Taika's health 'elitism'
Blair Tuke is off the market as his rich-list girlfriend joined his Barcelona cheer squad.
Society Insider: Kiwis and their yachts at Am Cup; Mowbray’s empire; the ultimate society 21st
This new weekly column pulls back the curtain to reveal how NZ's other half live.
Made in Ponsonby: Suburb's most influential young entrepreneurs and socialites
It remains the place to be seen in Auckland among the “it” kids and well-heeled elite.
Spy: PJ Harding wants to slow down the chaos of hustle culture
‘We are all wired differently.’
Spy: Vinnie Bennett set to bring Kiwi skate legend to the screen
NZ production kicking off with backing of Tony Hawk and Steve-O.
Chef Pete Evans and Kiwi wife Nicola Robinson trading in their 'coveted lifestyle'
After months on the market, the Evans' wellness retreat might have secured a buyer.
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‘Massive stroke’: The Osmonds star Wayne Osmond dies aged 73
The musician and singer died peacefully on New Year’s Day surrounded by his family.
New details emerge in Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni’s bitter legal battle
The actor has exposed new text messages that aim to shed a different light on claims.
Nicole and Keith's daughters stun in rare red carpet appearance
The A-listers' teenage daughters have grown up mostly shielded from the public eye.
Jodie Rimmer: Why it's time for women in their 50s to start acting their age
'I’ve had lots of coffees with friends where we're grumbling about our faces falling off.'
Rhythm and Alps: South Island celebrates with Dave Dobbyn, Shapeshifter
Review: The three-day festival in Wānaka has wrapped for another year.
‘An utter disgrace’: AC/DC stars’ home demolished in Sydney
Fans are outraged at destruction of famous property, but the council defends its decision.
Tintin, Popeye, Hemingway among US copyrights expiring in 2025
Thousands of artistic works will enter the public domain in the US.
Earl Spencer accused of bullying his wife, court document reveals
Telegraph: Princess Diana’s brother denies claim he ended his third marriage by text.
In his darkest hour, Shihad's Jon Toogood doubted he’d get through. Here's what saved him
Since 2021, he's been through almost unbearable suffering. Now, he's telling the story.
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Maths tutor and magician win record-breaking prize on The Chase
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