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Flight of the Conchords may be grounded
Flight of the Conchords star Jemaine Clement says the popular TV show may be all over - because it's too much work.
Jemaine new film highlight
Conchords star Jemaine Clement has broken into the international film market with Gentlemen Broncos, released in the US yesterday.
Kiwis satisfied with life in New Zealand
The vast majority of New Zealanders are happy with their lives, according to a new survey.
Ex-Letterman employee 'quit over sexism'
A former writer for TV host David Letterman has said she left his talk show partly because of alleged sexual favouritism.
Grandmas: Good for girls, bad for boys
Study shows only granddaughters are likely to benefit from having their paternal grandmothers involved in their early lives.
Michael Moore accused of telling tequila tales
Michael Moore claimed he helped Venezuelan president Hugo Chavez write a UN speech over a bottle and a half of tequila.
NZ firms told to pay up $53m
A US judge has ordered two NZ incorporated companies to pay US$40 million to 200 American investors for running a "mini Ponzi scheme".
Apple trying to 'get a free ride' off Nokia
Nokia, the world's largest mobile phone maker, has said that it is suing its US rival Apple for infringing patents on mobile phone technology for the iPhone.
Mistrial declared in Travolta extortion case
A judge has declared a surprise mistrial in the case of two people accused of attempting to extort $33m from John Travolta over the death of his son.
Taking business in hand
An Auckland beauty company has created a product which is truly a family affair.