LaPread – who played on 11 Commodores albums – spent the last 40 years of his life living in NZ after falling in love with a Kiwi woman.
New Zealand
Sunday 5:36pm
The UK broadcaster and TV personality said he survived the close-shave thanks to scrolling on his phone, and stated if it wasn't for this he wouldn’t have noticed the signs.
Health
Sat, May 30
Host Daniel Faitaua says the giant coin-pusher machine has a mind of its own as Kiwi celebrities compete for charity cash in the local version of the hit format.
Entertainment
4:32
An HBO documentary about former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, has been named best documentary at the Documentary Emmy Awards.
Politics
Fri, May 29
The surviving Topp Twin spoke through tears about the recent death of her sister, while also blasting the Government's "lousy" arts funding.
She spoke on Sunday at the Cannes Film Festival.
World
Mon, May 18
Steven Soderbergh's documentary John Lennon: The Last Interview uses artificial intelligence to visualise a conversation between Lennon and Yoko Ono.
The name’s Bond, James Bond. But what’s the name of the next person who’ll be playing the suave British spy?
Sat, May 16
The New Zealand director was introduced by actor Elijah Wood, who played Frodo Baggins in Jackson's fantasy franchise.
Wed, May 13
The ex-wife of Star Wars creator George Lucas was often referred to as the unsung hero of the film franchise.
Sunday 9:58am
At the Aotearoa Music Awards last night, Dame Topp called out the lack of funding for music in the budget unveiled yesterday.
The concert plot was thwarted, but Austrian authorities still cancelled Swift's three performances in August 2024.
Tue, May 26
Sat, May 23
After a tense showdown between three finalists, one celebrity has emerged victorious.
Thu, May 28
The eldest of the beloved Topp Twins comedy duo died of breast cancer aged 68 on Saturday.
In the new documentary about her life, Kylie, the enduringly famous Australian popstar reveals the impact of the ruthless 1980s press.
Life
Comedian Kura Forrester asks, what’s the difference between appreciation and appropriation?
Te Ao Māori
The FIFA World Cup kicks off exclusively on TVNZ, chefs Colin and Manu hit the road again, MasterChef Australia reignites – and Love Island UK is set to sizzle.
6:00am
Mon, May 25
Dame Jools died from breast cancer on Saturday aged 68.
Tributes flowing from across New Zealand reflect a decades-long career that touched every corner of the country.
The Late Show producers have had months to prepare for the end of the network’s 33-year franchise.
Thu, May 21
British broadcaster Channel 4 removed all previous seasons of the reality show after the report by the BBC.
Tue, May 19
The player has admitted he initially felt out of place among the star-studded celebrity cast, describing himself as “a bit of a fraud”.
Bulgarian Dara beat out 24 other competitors, including Australia's Delta Goodrem, during the grand final in Vienna.
Sun, May 17
One player has earned the nickname 'The Giant Slayer' after eliminating several of the competition’s biggest names.
Thu, May 14
Organisers say mounting financial pressure and a struggling live music landscape have forced the central Auckland festival to call time.
Sounds Funny with Suzy Cato and Friends involves silly songs, child comedians – and even a bit of puppetry.
The film features the pair as South Florida police officers who find millions of dollars inside a house – partly inspired by a 2016 case.
Tue, May 12
The Irish boyband are bringing their 25th anniversary tour to Auckland and Christchurch in July.
Mon, May 11
Rappers Future, Lisa and Tyla, singer Anitta, singer/rapper Rema and DJ Sanjoy will be part of the ceremony before the US plays Paraguay.
Sat, May 9
Today, they'll play their home town of Auckland (which saw the beginning of the Enz in 1972) before kicking off a run of Australian concerts next week.
Native Peruvian actor Q’orianka Kilcher has accused the director of replicating her facial features in creating the key Avatar character Neytiri without her knowledge or consent.
Fri, May 8
