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Most read in 2017 - No. 2: The Block's bonkers live auction finale
Property porn, a controversial live auction and a mystery bidder - The Block went off.
Property porn, a controversial live auction and a mystery bidder - The Block went off.
New backbencher: Derek Cheng talks to Jamie Strange of the Labour Party.
Justin Bieber made quite the impression on New Zealand. NZ did the same to him.
Batten disease robbed six-year-old Ollie Carroll of his voice.
If you think you've heard Brooke Fraser, Six60 and Anika Moa a lot on hold- you're right.
Last surviving member of disco chart-toppers knighted alongside former Beatle.
A Lil Yachtie fan's failed crowd dive was among our most popular stories of the year.
Kate Stewart reviews the more disturbing and annoying trends of 2017.
Got caught up in Christmas chaos and forgot to plan New Year's Eve?
Rock legend is upset at the state of the modern industry. Is it really in danger?
Drug-testing group calls for law change to allow it to operate legally.
Singer calls for end to gun violence after cousin's violent death in Barbados.
As voted by Kiwis, here's the ultimate New Zealand party playlist.
It was written in just 15 minutes - but Mariah Carey's Christmas hit is a money-spinner.
Lorde's second album and her link to the Vegas shooter were among our biggest stories.
On Christmas Day Lorde cancelled her Tel Aviv concert.
Sophie Findlay channelled the creativity she showed as a child into a career.
Many have cancelled on Israel for political reasons, but others keep their concert.
Have fun but be careful, police warn Rhythm revellers.
The passing of grunge icon Chris Cornell was among our most popular entertainment topics.
We're on the hunt to find NZ's ultimate party playlist.
Jonah Hill's brother Jordan Feldstein dies from cardiac arrest at 40.
We're on the hunt to find NZ's ultimate party playlist.
The Spice Girls are set for a money-spinning reunion, but not as we know it.
The Brainwave Singers are celebrating Christmas. Made with funding from NZ On Air.
NZ on Screen's Nicky Harrop looks back on the year that has been.
From bad films and albums to the worst things imaginable, 2017 has been a trying time.
Ben proposed to Courtney during their favourite song - and Ed Sheeran noticed.
Pop star is "speaking with many people" about her controversial gig in Israel next year.
No wonder he's rapping about butts - Eminem's just squeezed out his worst album in years.