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'How do I explain this to my grandparents?': Florence Pugh opens up on sex scenes
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Sir Richard Branson recalls saving Keith Richards from gun-toting man
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'Very emotional': Dolly Parton on losing her husband of 60 years
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Blake Lively opens up about 'intense year' amid It Ends With Us legal battle
Actor has appeared in her first TV interview since suing co-star Justin Baldoni.
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Gracie Abrams covers Lorde's song Liberty
Gracie Abrams covered Lorde's song Liberty at her Spark Arena concert on Tuesday. Video / Dan Boyd
Marlon Williams: Ngā Ao E Rua – Two Worlds has its red carpet premiere in Auckland
Kiwi musician Marlon Williams is the star of a new documentary, following his four-year journey writing and recording an album entirely in te reo Māori. Video / Cameron Pitney
The Hits' PJ Harding shares wild story of second child’s birth live on air
The Kiwi radio broadcaster, who is currently on maternity leave, said she gave birth within minutes of arriving to hospital. Video / The Hits
Cyclone Tam: Auckland Easter Show pushes ahead despite rain and wind
Auckland’s Easter Show organisers are pushing on with this year’s event, despite wet and windy conditions being forecast. Video / Corey Fleming
Viva Beauty Awards 2025
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Getting away with murder: Hercule Poirot is back on the case in a new Auckland production
Agatha Christie's Murder on the Orient Express is already one of the fastest-selling local theatre shows on record. Video / Auckland Theatre Company
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Music
From music to comedy: How to make the most of this weekend
There’s so much happening in Tāmaki Makaurau, it’s a bona fide arts and culture bonanza.
Pop star Lorde opens up on disordered eating: ‘I was very weak’
Kiwi pop star's new album Virgin will be out in June after she released a single in April.
On The Up: 'Astonishment' - What Rocky Horror creator thinks of stamp homage
NZ Post has released a set of four stamps honouring Richard O'Brien's creation.
Ozzy Osbourne feared his health issues would never end
Now his upcoming farewell concert has given him 'a reason to get up in the morning'.
'Trailblazer': NZME to launch dedicated country music station
iHeartCountry New Zealand will feature global stars like Morgan Wallen and Keith Urban.
'I was in hell for a very long time': Chappell Roan recalls early struggles before she found fame
Television talent shows took no interest in her when she auditioned as a teenager.
Television
Shortland Street's fate hangs in the balance amid industry changes
The head writer left for the UK, and staff were told to find new jobs.
Why Greta Garbo really disappeared from Hollywood
In 1941, she was the most famous woman in the world – then she vanished.
'Stabbed so ruthlesslessly in back': Judge blasts ex-funeral director, sentenced to jail
The former employee and star of The Casketeers was found out by chance.
Culture
'Raid us': Ngāpuhi leader asks police to crack down as teens smoke meth in main street
Ngāpuhi leader Mane Tahere has asked police to crack down hard like they did in Ōpōtiki
'Disappointed': Number of new cops who skipped swim test higher than first thought
Three wings or 349 police recruits missed swim exam. They're being sent back to the pool.
From music to comedy: How to make the most of this weekend
There’s so much happening in Tāmaki Makaurau, it’s a bona fide arts and culture bonanza.
Concerns grow over police training after graduate flips patrol car
Police are investigating; no other vehicles were involved in the incident.
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Movies
Blake Lively opens up about 'intense year' amid It Ends With Us legal battle
Actor has appeared in her first TV interview since suing co-star Justin Baldoni.
Why Greta Garbo really disappeared from Hollywood
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Lindsay Lohan reveals how motherhood impacts her career choices
The star will only take on certain projects at this point in her career.
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Beyoncé's daughters steal the spotlight during Cowboy Carter Tour
Beyoncé's daughters, Blue Ivy and Rumi, joined her on stage in Los Angeles.
'So lucky to call her yours': Gracie Abrams praises Lorde at Spark Arena show
The US singer covered Liability, plus revealed the Kiwi prank she fell for.
Sold out: How a music festival smashed visitor spend records 'held since 1974'
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'Excited, scared, nervous': Kiwi TV actress announces pregnancy
The star has been open about her pregnancy journey.
James Cross, co-star of beloved NZ documentary, dies aged 68
Cross was working on a sequel to James and Isey before his passing.
Black Eyed Peas star in 'shock' after leaving stage 'minutes' before Canada festival attack
A man drove an SUV into a crowd in the incident, killing at least 11.
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