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Karl Puschmann: New Bridget Jones is not so much a rom-com as a ‘loss-com’
REVIEW: The film walks the tightrope of whether a tearjerker can still make you laugh.

Billionaires and man dildos: Ben Elton on the concept of 'Authentic Stupidity'
Elton makes his long-awaited NZ return in April and May this year.

Must-see events in Auckland this weekend, from art to festivals
Aotea Square is going to be loud this weekend.

'Brutal': David Seymour v Guy Williams in verbal stoush; Bank execs at critic Shane Jones' party
Have the SKY CEO and CFO fallen out?; Shorty St revived; top magazine returns to NZ.

'Laughter is so important': Dai Henwood on cancer and making people giggle rather than cry
'It’s my funniest show, it’s my most heartfelt show, it’s got a bit of everything.'

Jono Pryor returns to TV with his pants down
'He's a bit of a shambles and it’s like looking in a mirror,' Pryor says of his character.

Timothee Chalamet channels Bob Dylan on SNL
The Oscar-nominated actor was both the musical guest and host this weekend.

Karl Puschmann: Rose Matafeo’s ‘unhinged manifesto’ leads Neon’s comedy comeback
The local streamer starts 2025 with new stand-up specials from some of comedy’s top names.

Can you guess who? Iconic comedy actress sports new look
She's had multiple hit shows over a long career but has embraced a new look.

NZ comedian Bubbah on mental health and going off-grid
'I've grown up': Bubbah, aka Tina from Turners, on the moment that changed her life.

‘I’m bricking it’: Felicity Ward faces high expectations for The Office Australia
After 24 years, The Office finally hires a female manager.

‘Drongos like you’: Mayor hits back at trolls in Christmas video
'You're a bit of a d***, mate.'

Dan Carter, meat fat facials and a very literary fart: 2024′s best bits
21 awards you didn't know you needed to celebrate the year that was.

Watch: JLo, Trump and other A-listers dissed in brutal SNL monologue
Nobody was safe from Chris Rock, who skewered everyone from Elon Musk to Hollywood celebs.

Luxon's 'I'm wealthy, I'm sorted' leading Quote of the Year votes
The PM's one-liner received the most nominations for the award.

'I need to do this': Rhys Darby's going back to his roots
Darby says people still want to hold 'band meetings' with him.

Former SNL star reveals how much he earned per episode
It might be less than you’d think.

Christmas event, dance show and pantomime on in Tairāwhiti this weekend
Christmas event, music, dance show and pantomime.

'Need help': Nick Cannon reveals diagnoses
The father of 12 said he'd always felt different and took several tests to learn more.

King meets Elton John, is made butt of joke at Royal Variety Performance
It was the latest high-profile event the King has attended without the Queen.

Dracula's bringing 'seductive spectacle, sharp wit, high-octane energy' to Rotorua
Expect acrobatics, powerhouse vocals and unforgettable comedy from the new show.