It's finally here! The first full-length, official, live action Halo series is here on Machinima Prime! "Halo 4: Forward Unto Dawn" is a live-action digital series that takes fans back to the terrifying beginning of the Human/Covenant war, when the Master Chief inspired a young cadet who would eventually become a leader aboard the UNSC's greatest vessel: the UNSC Infinity.

Recorded live for the Herald's Sundae Sessions, Tom Lark performs All Night Long.

Made with the assistance of the Canon C300.

Recorded live for the Herald's Sundae Sessions, Tom Lark performs Best Weekend.

Made with the assistance of the Canon C300.

Recorded live for the Herald's Sundae Sessions, Tom Lark performs Lying To Myself.

Made with the assistance of the Canon C300.

Recorded live for the Herald's Sundae Sessions, Tom Lark performs All You Want Is Money.

Made with the assistance of the Canon C300.

Recorded live for the Herald's Sundae Sessions, Tom Lark performs Tea Sets.

Made with the assistance of the Canon C300.

Recorded live for the Herald's Sundae Sessions, Tom Lark performs Give You All My Lovin'.

Made with the assistance of the Canon C300.

Recorded live for the Herald's Sundae Sessions, Tom Lark performs Now You Can.

Made with the assistance of the Canon C300.

Recorded live for the Herald's Sundae Sessions, Tom Lark performs Shy Child - originally taken from the B Sides single.

Made with the help of the Canon C300.

Check out a two-minute highlights package from last night's debut of The Shopping Channel. Edit courtesy of Dan News.

Check out the trailer for Identity Thief, a new comedy about a man (Jason Bateman) and the woman (Melissa McCarthy) who steals his identity.

The voice of Peter and Stewie Griffin on 'The Family Guy' is the new face of the Academy Awards. Seth MacFarlane will host the Oscars next February in Los Angeles.

The Paperboy is about a reporter and his younger brother investigating the events surrounding a murder to exonerate a man on death row. It stars Matthew McConaughey, Zac Efron, John Cusack and Nicole Kidman.

Madonna urged fans to vote for Barack Obama but calls the US President a "black Muslim" during a concert in Washington. Video courtesy of YouTube user dlocke74.

New Zealand is due another visit from The xx, but Australia got in first.

Back in July Oliver Sim and Romy Madley-Croft spoke to Sam Wicks about their new album, Coexist.

A curious Hobbit, Bilbo Baggins, journeys to the Lonely Mountain with a vigorous group of Dwarves to reclaim a treasure stolen from them by the dragon Smaug.

Jennifer Aniston mocks tabloid rumours that she's pregnant in this spoof video in which she appears pregnant with twins. Video/hollywoodtv

Singer-songwriter Reece Mastin popped into the Herald studio for a brief chat with Creme magazine editor Alice O’Connell, he is currently in NZ sorting out the details for his next concert tour. Mastin will release a 40-minute documentary on DVD titled, Behind Closed Doors, on 21 September 2012, featuring interviews from his close friends and family, and his X Factor mentor Guy Sebastian, as well as early footage and photos of Mastin as a child.

New Zealand reggae pioneers Herbs were inducted into the New Zealand Music Hall Of Fame at the 2012 APRA Silver Scroll Awards. In this video, musician and family member Che Fu pays tribute.

Watch the keynote speech from APRA New Zealand Writer Director, Don McGlashan, recorded at the recent Silver Scroll Awards.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs and winners of the Maioha and SOUNZ awards are covered by other New Zealand artists.

In this video, The Nudge perform Lips' Everything To Me - the winner of this year's Silver Scroll.

Thanks to APRA and Satellite Media.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs and winners of the Maioha and SOUNZ awards are covered by other New Zealand artists.

In this video, Kirsten Te Rito perform Awa's Matahiapo - the winner of this year's Maioha award.

Thanks to APRA and Satellite Media.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs are covered by other New Zealand artists.

In this video, Lydia Cole's Hibernate is performed by L.A. Mitchell.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs and winners of the Maioha and SOUNZ awards are covered by other New Zealand artists. In this video, Alex Taylor's [inner] is covered by by Rhian Sheehan. Thanks to APRA and Satellite Media.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs and winners of the Maioha and SOUNZ awards are covered by other New Zealand artists.

In this video, Dave Dobbyn performs Slice Of Heaven

Thanks to APRA and Satellite Media.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs and winners of the Maioha and SOUNZ awards are covered by other New Zealand artists.

In this video, Annah Mac's Girl In Stilettos is covered by The Wyld.

Thanks to APRA and Satellite Media.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs and winners of the Maioha and SOUNZ awards are covered by other New Zealand artists.

In this video, OPOSSOM's Getaway Tonight is covered by Julia Deans and Claire Cowan.

Thanks to APRA and Satellite Media.

Every year at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards, the five finalist songs and winners of the Maioha and SOUNZ awards are covered by other New Zealand artists.

In this video, Kora cover Herbs' Rust In Dust as part of the band's induction into the New Zealand Music Hall Of Fame.

Thanks to APRA and Satellite Media.

Legend Reggae band Herbs were inducted in the New Zealand Music Hall of Fame at the APRA Silver Scroll Awards 2012, watch this reflection of their lives and career.

One of New Zealand's best-known bands, Herbs, was inducted into the NZ Music Hall of Fame in 2012.