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![Linkin Park to reunite seven years after tragedy](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Linkin Park to reunite seven years after tragedy
Linkin Park have announced they are reuniting.
![Is Taylor Swift’s romance a PR stunt?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Is Taylor Swift’s romance a PR stunt?
A document of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's alleged split has set tongues wagging.
![Mike Hosking and Kate Hawkesby debate flying daughter 18,000km to see Oasis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Mike Hosking and Kate Hawkesby debate flying daughter 18,000km to see Oasis
'It's an Oasis concert in Manchester for goodness sake. Any mother would worry.'
Watch
![Mike Hosking discusses his family's Oasis issue](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Mike Hosking discusses his family's Oasis issue
Would you fly 18,000km to the United Kingdom just to take your teenager to an Oasis concert? Video / Newstalk ZB
![Hollywood actor John Travolta spotted flying out of Queenstown Airport](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Hollywood actor John Travolta spotted flying out of Queenstown Airport
US actor John Travolta has been spotted jetting out Queenstown on September 4, 2024 after spending most of the past week in the South Island resort town. Video | Supplied
![Celebrity Treasure Island sneak peek](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Celebrity Treasure Island sneak peek
Celebrity Treasure Island will be returning to our screens on September 9 for its sixth season, this time with new co-host Lance Savali. Video / TVNZ
![Heather du Plessis-Allan speaks to TVNZ CEO Jodi O'Donnell](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Heather du Plessis-Allan speaks to TVNZ CEO Jodi O'Donnell
Heather du Plessis-Allan speaks to TVNZ CEO Jodi O'Donnell about the company's recent loss. Video / Newstalk ZB
![NZ Herald hits the Rings of power red carpet](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
NZ Herald hits the Rings of power red carpet
The Rings of power red carpet heats up for a special preview of season 2.
Music
![Is Taylor Swift’s romance a PR stunt?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Is Taylor Swift’s romance a PR stunt?
A document of Taylor Swift and Travis Kelce's alleged split has set tongues wagging.
![Mike Hosking and Kate Hawkesby debate flying daughter 18,000km to see Oasis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Mike Hosking and Kate Hawkesby debate flying daughter 18,000km to see Oasis
'It's an Oasis concert in Manchester for goodness sake. Any mother would worry.'
!['Trump on steroids': The argument to keep convicted entertainment figure's name secret](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
'Trump on steroids': The argument to keep convicted entertainment figure's name secret
A leading entertainment figure sentenced for sexual offending wants his name kept secret.
![Travis and Taylor's break-up 'contract': Star hires lawyers](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Travis and Taylor's break-up 'contract': Star hires lawyers
The footballer and pop star have shown no signs of trouble in their year-long relationship
![Queen star Brian May suffers 'minor stroke'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Queen star Brian May suffers 'minor stroke'
It comes four years after the 77-year-old guitarist had a heart attack.
Television
![Fans fume over radio host's 'Jabba' jibe at Boks coach; Secrets of Lotto's famous lost-dog TV ad](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Fans fume over radio host's 'Jabba' jibe at Boks coach; Secrets of Lotto's famous lost-dog TV ad
Top roles cut in MediaWorks upheaval; Media power couple's radio conflict.
!['Chemo is working': Nigel Latta's positive update after 'incurable' cancer news, tributes flow](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
'Chemo is working': Nigel Latta's positive update after 'incurable' cancer news, tributes flow
His social media announcement was flooded with heartfelt tributes.
![Remember this? Seven jaw-dropping moments from Celebrity Treasure Island](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Remember this? Seven jaw-dropping moments from Celebrity Treasure Island
The show made its debut in 1997, we look at its most surprising and shocking moments.
Culture
![Lee Timutimu: Technology can be a vehicle for positive change](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Lee Timutimu: Technology can be a vehicle for positive change
OPINION: While AI should be for everyone, we’re still a long way away from this being true
![The Māori Queen is following in her grandmother's footprints](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
The Māori Queen is following in her grandmother's footprints
Ngā Wai hono i te pō also shows her father's humility.
![Napier council pushes ahead with Māori ward, refuses to accept councillor's apology](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Napier council pushes ahead with Māori ward, refuses to accept councillor's apology
Napier has cemented its Māori ward but rejected one councillor's apology.
![Watch: Kīngi Tūheitia laid to rest on Taupiri Maunga](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Watch: Kīngi Tūheitia laid to rest on Taupiri Maunga
Thousands of people have gathered at the marae over the past six days to mourn the King.
Movies
![The year Tom Cruise gave not one but two dangerously vulnerable performances](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
The year Tom Cruise gave not one but two dangerously vulnerable performances
NYT: Twenty-five years ago, the superstar opened himself up in ways he rarely has since.
![Grace Millane documentary the first NZ film to hit Netflix milestone](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Grace Millane documentary the first NZ film to hit Netflix milestone
'If this film could save one person’s life ... then it’s worth doing.'
![Michael Keaton: Beetlejuice star reflects on his years in Hollywood](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Michael Keaton: Beetlejuice star reflects on his years in Hollywood
NYT: The actor returns to Beetlejuice with years or ups and down and an Oscar nomination.
Spy
![Spy: Sporting VIPs set to open new Kingsland sports bar](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Spy: Sporting VIPs set to open new Kingsland sports bar
The A-list sports stars expected at kick off.
![Luxury NZ fashion brand ‘parked’ a year after glossy launch - without ever selling an item](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Luxury NZ fashion brand ‘parked’ a year after glossy launch - without ever selling an item
Actor Jono Kenyon has severed ties with the brand, which is also linked to a fraudster.
!['A new lease of life': Hospitality star sisters take over SPQR site](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
'A new lease of life': Hospitality star sisters take over SPQR site
'Rest assured, the copper bar danced upon by so many over the years will remain.'
![Spy: Stars forecast for huge Haka challenge](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Spy: Stars forecast for huge Haka challenge
Can Che Fu and the Topp Twins help with the challenge to take on France?
![Spy: What's Jason Momoa been up to and when is he coming back?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Spy: What's Jason Momoa been up to and when is he coming back?
The Hollywood star revealed his ‘favourite place in Aotearoa’.
![NZ’s tallest apartments: Agents head to London to sell ‘paused’ units to wealthy Kiwis](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
NZ’s tallest apartments: Agents head to London to sell ‘paused’ units to wealthy Kiwis
Despite a construction pause, Seascape's luxury apartments are still on the market.
More Entertainment
![UK charges dropped against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
UK charges dropped against disgraced movie mogul Harvey Weinstein
Crown Prosecution Service made the decision after reviewing the evidence.
![George R.R. Martin scolds House of the Dragon in blog post](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
George R.R. Martin scolds House of the Dragon in blog post
Martin said the series has started to stray too far from the source material.
![Review: NZ Netflix number one The Lie exposes harrowing truth of Grace Millane's murder](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Review: NZ Netflix number one The Lie exposes harrowing truth of Grace Millane's murder
Karl Puschmann: CCTV footage makes for compelling, shocking viewing.
![Queen star Brian May suffers 'minor stroke'](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Queen star Brian May suffers 'minor stroke'
It comes four years after the 77-year-old guitarist had a heart attack.
![Opinion: Secret Celebrity reveals what it's like on Celebrity Treasure Island (and how to win)](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Opinion: Secret Celebrity reveals what it's like on Celebrity Treasure Island (and how to win)
A high-flying contestant from a past season pulls back the curtain.
![From 'nepo baby' to breakout star: Eve Hewson's journey to Hollywood success](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
From 'nepo baby' to breakout star: Eve Hewson's journey to Hollywood success
New York Times: Eve Hewson talks fame, acting, and her famous father Bono.
!['Too much policing': House of the Dragon star says 'dumbed-down' TV is a worry](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
'Too much policing': House of the Dragon star says 'dumbed-down' TV is a worry
Matt Smith questions trigger warnings.
![Rebel Wilson to tie the knot this month - reports](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Rebel Wilson to tie the knot this month - reports
The star 'doesn't want to wait', says a source.
![Electric Avenue announces star-studded 2025 line-up](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Electric Avenue announces star-studded 2025 line-up
The festival is celebrating its 10th anniversary with a two-day gig and huge headliners.
Puzzles and Games
![Sudoku - test yourself](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Sudoku - test yourself
The best fun with numbers! Sudoku is simple to learn but the challenges never end.
![Crosswords](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Crosswords
Keep your brain active and test your general knowledge with our classic crosswords
![Cryptic crossword](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Cryptic crossword
Keep your brain active and test your general knowledge with our cryptic crosswords
![Wordsearch](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Wordsearch
Wordsearch puzzles are solved by finding words hidden in a grid of letters.
![Daron Parton’s cartoons: September 1 - 30](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Daron Parton’s cartoons: September 1 - 30
Our cartoonist Daron Parton shares his view on current events.
Quizzes
![Afternoon quiz: Who was the first Kiwi to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Afternoon quiz: Who was the first Kiwi to win an Olympic gold medal in swimming?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
![Morning quiz: Which opera singer does Angelina Jolie play in a new biopic?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Morning quiz: Which opera singer does Angelina Jolie play in a new biopic?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
![Afternoon quiz: What is the first instalment in the Bourne movie franchise?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Afternoon quiz: What is the first instalment in the Bourne movie franchise?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's afternoon quiz.
![Morning quiz: Which NZ river was the first to be legally recognised as a person?](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_p.png?d=819)
Morning quiz: Which NZ river was the first to be legally recognised as a person?
Test your knowledge with the Herald's morning quiz.
Partner content
![Tackling NZ’s food waste problem](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Tackling NZ’s food waste problem
Woolworths’ ambitious goal to keep unsold food from landfill.
![How Blue Frog made a giant leap](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
How Blue Frog made a giant leap
Sustainable breakfast company breaks into new markets with help from Kiwibank.
![Ambulance stations need urgent work](/pf/resources/images/placeholders/placeholder_l.png?d=819)
Ambulance stations need urgent work
Light The Way appeal needs $4m to fund urgent station builds.