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Watch live: New Zealand Youth Film Festival
All the action from the New Zealand Youth Film Festival.

Live: New Zealand Youth Film Festival 2024 winners announced
Up-and-coming Kiwi filmmakers set to be celebrated at NZ Youth Film Festival.

What to do in Auckland this weekend; clear out your e-waste for free
See jazz singer Marjan Nelson, dinosaurs, a film festival and more.

Things to do in Auckland this weekend
Tāmaki Makaurau is full of festivals this Saturday and Sunday.

Steve McQueen’s sensational new movie Blitz is one of the greatest war films ever made
London Film Festival’s opener is thrilling, moving and morally provoking.

Kiwi film opens Hawai’i International Film Festival
Miki Magasiva’s Christchurch-based film has 'incredible' world premiere in Honolulu.

Lights, camera, action! Far North's next generation of film-makers show their work
Te Hiku School Film Festival showcases Far North student movies.

How the 2025 Oscars race could shape up, based on film festivals
The battle played out at fancy parties and premieres in Venice, Toronto and Telluride.

DreamWorks classic to be dubbed into te reo Māori
It's the first time a DreamWorks Animation film has been adapted into te reo.

Venice Film Festival: Adrien Brody is tremendous in The Brutalist
Brady Corbet’s towering third feature is a state-of-the-US historical epic.

Helping hand: George Clooney's sweet gesture to red carpet photographer
The actor later took a turn behind the camera, delighting onlookers.

Brad Pitt makes red carpet debut with girlfriend
The Venice appearance comes two years after they were first romantically linked.

Daniel Craig has grown his hair long – here’s how older men can do it
The star shows long hair in later life can look stylish. Here's how you can do it too.

Nicole Kidman’s daring BDSM thriller brings kink to Venice
The actress takes on what may be her most risque role yet in a steamy A24 film.

'Despair': Angelina Jolie's emotional confession at Venice Film Festival
The actress has alluded to the emotions she has felt in the eight years since her divorce.

Expect stars and sex by the boatload at the Venice Film Festival
'We’re going to have the most crowded red carpet ever.'

Everything you need to know about Venice Film Festival 2024
The oldest film festival in the world is back.

International audience for Whanganui documentary
Double Farley film featuring Whanganui photographer and architecture will screen in Seoul.

Coromandel on screen at new film festival
Coromandel will hit the big screen at an upcoming film festival.

Catch a last-minute film at the NZIFF, then top it off with these Auckland events
If you have the joy of some free time this weekend, we’ve got a list of ways to fill it.

NZ Mountain Film Festival brings adventure to Gisborne's Dome Cinema
Award-winning film Inshallah to feature at NZ Mountain Film Festival at Gisborne's Dome.