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Why there’s never been so much Canterbury on screen
More and more local productions are heading south. What's behind the boom?

'We’ve infused the Māori humour': Hastings man given the chance to voice Lord Farquaad
'Doing it through Māori words, Māori flow and language, it's a totally different story.'

Exclusive photos: Brad Pitt spotted filming in Queenstown
The Hollywood A-lister has kept a low profile since coming into NZ for his latest movie.

Amazon reveals gender of the next James Bond
Pierce Brosnan insists the next James Bond must remain British amid Amazon's takeover.

Use it or lose it: Why we need to keep going to the movies
'Where did we fall in love with movies? At the movie theatre,' says Anora's Sean Baker.

No one throws a righteous tantrum like White Lotus star Carrie Coon
Critics regard American as one of the best character actors of her generation.

Brad Pitt filming near Queenstown: Hollywood A-lister’s latest blockbuster under way
Town bustling with movie hype while megastar actor stays under radar.

What does the NZ sex industry think of Oscar-winning film Anora?
Dark comedy-drama Anora won five awards, including Best Picture, at this year's Oscars.

‘Something was off’: Star had multiple health issues before her death at 39
Michelle Trachtenberg was 'really frail' before her death, insiders claim.

Five-time Oscar-winning Anora is a tough, terrific working-girl saga
Review: Mikey Madison isn't just another pretty woman in Sean Baker's acclaimed flick.

Oscars: Anora stuns with Best Picture win; Demi Moore snubbed for Best Actress
It was a night of shocks and surprises at the 97th Academy Awards.

Police investigating potential heart attack, overdose in Gene Hackman mystery
Hackman seemingly died on February 17; his wife was found with pills beside her body.

It’s Oscars day: How to watch and Kiwis nominated
Kiwis can stream the Academy Awards on Disney+ on March 3.

The best movies of 2025 so far, according to critics
Our evolving list of 2025’s best films and where to watch them in NZ.

‘Like watching a car crash over and over’: Why one of Hollywood’s top directors left the US for NZ
'I see a difference here in the way people treat each other.'

The 20 best TV period dramas of all time – ranked
Telegraph: Historical drama doesn’t have to be genteel and strait-laced.

It’s a busy weekend in Auckland with classic cars, movies, Pride and more
Here's how to spend the first weekend of autumn.

Why the Oscar-nominated Nickel Boys left this film critic weeping
REVIEW: 'One of the most visually and sonically gorgeous movies of the year'.

‘Incredibly proud’: Vista’s record revenue driven by box-office success, as CFO departs
Vista Group's revenue hit $150m in 2024, up 5% from 2023.

New details emerge in deaths of Hollywood star Gene Hackman and wife
Police investigating death of Hollywood star say they are not ruling anything out.

‘True genius’: Prince William pays tribute to Gene Hackman
Gene Hackman and Betsy Arakawa were found dead in their New Mexico home yesterday.