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Will Smith resigns from Academy after Oscars scandal

The actor hit Chris Rock across the face after the comedian made a joke about his wife.

World reacts to Will Smith Oscars assault; comedians horrified

"Now we all have to worry about who wants to be the next Will Smith."

Will Smith's bizarre Insta post after slapping Chris Rock

Will Smith's apparent reference to his violent Oscars outburst has failed to impress.

And the Academy Award for best filming location goes to…

The Best Pictures are a treat for travel lovers and a bit of cinema seating escapism.

Muslim American travellers sue after being grilled by US border officers

The invasive, stigmatizing questions served no legitimate purpose said an attorney.

ZM host finally meets Channing Tatum after ultimate chase

Here's what happened when the Kiwi radio host finally met the movie star.

Kimberley Crossman's top travel tips and must-visit LA spots

From candles and showers to sushi and theme parks; an actress shares her travel tips.

Anya's legacy: Husband's hope after mum-of-three loses cancer fight

Even in her last days, Anya Reardon still had hope for the future.

Watch: Pilot plucked from crashed plane as train hits wreckage

Los Angeles police frantic dash to retrieve Cessna pilot as commuter train bears down.

Flight attendant attack forces emergency plane landing

An American flight has been diverted after a passenger assaulted a flight attendant.

'Holding her in my arms:' Devastating new Alec Baldwin shooting details revealed

Movie's chief electrician shares devastating details of on-set death.

Lorde, Taika Waititi join Vaxathon calling on Kiwis to get the jab

Lorde's advice to needle-shy Kiwis: Treat yourself by going to the bakery afterwards.

America's most 'gram-worthy art museums revealed

One American museum has been posted on Instagram nearly 400,000 times.

'Narcissistic psychopath': Real estate heir's day of reckoning

The New York real estate heir has been sentenced to life in prison without parole.

20 years on: Robert Durst found guilty of murdering best friend

Durst was not in court for the verdict from the jury that deliberated about seven hours.

Alien Weaponry's second album drops at midnight

Waipū band drop album tonight ahead of jetting off to perform internationally.

'It looks like WWIII is on': Kiwis remember 9/11 terror attacks 20 years on

It unfolded over 102 minutes and stunned the world. Twenty years on, Kiwis remember 9/11.

Pregnant Kiwi denied emergency MIQ spot 6 times

The window for her to fly home is fast closing as her pregnancy advances.