Wave activity "appears to be stabilised" at previously-reported levels, Civil Defence Emergency Management says.

The creator of The Apprentice has given the NZ version a big thumbs-up, says gossip queen Rachel Glucina.

All TVNZ programmes will be up for constant review as the state broadcaster faces tighter budgets and falling advertising revenue.

John Key believes people are keeping an open mind about the Govt's tax changes until after the Budget, despite a new poll showing most are against increasing GST.

Breakfast presenter Ali Mau's televised attack on a woman's magazine has drawn a formal complaint saying her outburst was inaccurate.

Ali Mau came out fighting last week, publically lambasting Women's Day magazine and its editor Sarah Henry.

Beauty school students have trumped bidders in the auction for John Key's NZ flag doodle.

Will teen bride-to-be Sophie avoid the Shortland Street wedding curse?

Television New Zealand is investigating an allegation that staff smoked cannabis at Waitangi celebrations.

Police say they have found a knife that may have been used in the killing of Auckland taxi driver Hiren Mohini.

The search for a man who allegedly stabbed and killed an Auckland taxi driver has been stepped up.

Mark Sainsbury has been dogged by rumours that he will be replaced as Close Up host. John Campbell was told his show could be canned this year.

New Zealanders have been quick to react to Telecom's XT network failure, on internet forums. Read what they've had to say.

Controversial TV host Paul Henry has filmed a test show for a new high-profile television slot.

Sky Television confirmed today that it has bought TVNZ's broadcast rights for this year's Commonwealth Games in India