Flashback Friday: Thingee's Eye Pop, Tracy '80, and Play School
School holiday time inspires NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner to look back at some of the classic children’s TV shows New Zealanders grew up with.
School holiday time inspires NZ On Screen Content Director Irene Gardiner to look back at some of the classic children’s TV shows New Zealanders grew up with.
When it comes to Jay Z's Tidal streaming service, wheeling out rich people to cry poor wasn't the smartest move, writes Karl Puschmann.
TV3 is likely to replace Campbell Live with a new, long-running daily serial drama, going head-to-head with TV2's Shortland St.
Our social media scout Cam Mansel gives you the run down of things you might have missed in the weird and wonderful world of celebrity social media.
Ed Sheeran is in New Zealand once again, but have we had enough of the ginger crooner? Joanna Hunkin and ZM's PJ Harding have their say.
This piece is basically one big spoiler. If you don't want to know what happens to Paul Walker's character at the end of Furious 7, stop reading.
Duncan Greive of TV blog The Spinoff has his say on Paul Henry's new breakfast show. "His constant babbling and insane energy were infectious, but also wearying."
Paul Casserly takes a look at Paul Henry's new television-radio-social media breakfast news show and reviews it from a radio-only perspective.
Alex Casey logged on to follow Paul Henry's new venture via social media - and found the result underwhelming.
Our social media scout Cam Mansel gives you the run down of things you might have missed in the weird and wonderful world of celebrity social media.
Karl Puschmann and Russell Baillie debate the merits of the Fast and Furious franchise.
American jazz and blues musician Gary Clark Jr played Auckland's Powerstation last night as part of his Antipodean tour, but not everything has gone to plan since arriving in New Zealand.
British actress and socialite Jaime Winstone slipped into Auckland a few days ago to belatedly celebrate the 40th birthday of her best friend, X Factor judge Melanie Blatt.
Film-maker Taika Waititi is casting for a feature film based on a Barry Crump book, and he tells The Diary the project will be under way soon.
Game blogger Siobhan Keogh takes on the controversial topic of DLC...
Yesterday, our BlackCaps took to the field at the MCG in the Cricket World Cup final and we took to our couches. We were proud. Here's how it all unfolded online ...
Paul Casserly rounds up the best TV quotes from March.
They're making a film sequel to Entourage, a predictable series that ended years ago. Why? Karl Puschmann investigates.
Karl Puschmann ditched the cricket to login to Netflix for the first time. But it wasn't the slam dunk he was hoping for.
There's something undignified and cringey about boy bands from the 90s still touring now. And when you try to squeeze into those same 90s outfits you look like a shrink-wrapped pack of sausages.
Netflix launched in NZ this week, with the global SVOD service bringing plenty of competition to our TV on-demand market. But it's too much for one TV fan.
The nominations for the annual Australian Logie Awards have just been announced and it's the Kiwis who lead the top gongs in Australia's biggest television industry event.
Paul Casserly's favourite show right now is about the history of censorship in New Zealand. It's a great mix of silliness and serious history, he writes.
Justin Bieber kissed Madonna, Usher wears a kilt, and Fall Out Boy bought a zoo. Here's what you missed this week on social media.
There's no comeback from mucking up a game's launch, writes Siobhan Keogh.
Is it worth getting this fired up over a reality show? Karl Puschmann takes a look ...
Fairy tales are hitting theatres again - but will they be any good? Dominic Corry casts his eye over some magical upcoming releases.