Dame Jools and her sister Lynda entertained Kiwis for some four decades.

'Paved the way': Kiwi comedian on Dame Jools Topp's legacy

The eldest of the beloved Topp Twins comedy duo died of breast cancer aged 68 on Saturday.

Tue, May 26

Kylie Minogue, who turns 58 this week, has been world famous since her teens.

'What if it was your daughter?': Kylie Minogue slams brutal critics of her teen era

In the new documentary about her life, Kylie, the enduringly famous Australian popstar reveals the impact of the ruthless 1980s press.

Tue, May 26

The younger half of the comedic Topp Twins duo also revealed her sister’s final request to New Zealanders.

'You made us the Topp Twins': Dame Lynda's emotional farewell to sister Jools

Dame Jools died from breast cancer on Saturday aged 68.

Mon, May 25

Dame Lynda and Dame Jools Topp

'Powerhouse of kindness': New Zealand remembers Dame Jools Topp

Tributes flowing from across New Zealand reflect a decades-long career that touched every corner of the country.

Mon, May 25

Dame Jools Topp

Dame Jools Topp, one half of beloved Topp Twins, dies at 68

Dame Jools was the slightly older twin of the famous sisters who entertained Kiwis for some four decades.

Mon, May 25

The evolutionary biologist spoke to Q+A's Jack Tame as he marks 50 years of The Selfish Gene.

Richard Dawkins likens AI to sci-fi: 'Claude and ChatGPT are HAL'

The evolutionary biologist spoke to Q+A's Jack Tame ahead of what he is calling his farewell tour to New Zealand.

Sun, May 24

Curators hope He Toi Whakairo inspires visitors to the national museum in large numbers.

Māori carving exhibition spanning 700 years to open at Te Papa

Major showcase in Wellington will be the first time many of the taonga have been publicly displayed.

Fri, May 22

Giovanni Galizia poses with the 'Calendario Romano' calendar that has for two decades been a bestseller in Rome’s souvenir shops, at his home in Verona, Italy, Wednesday, May 20, 2026.

Rome's 'sexy priest' calendar star has never set foot in a seminary

A calendar featuring close-ups of young, handsome men in priestly attire has been a perennial Rome souvenir for the last two decades — but few, it seems, are actually men of the cloth.

Thu, May 21

An artist performs at the 2024 edition of The Others Way.

'None sadder than us': The Others Way music festival ends after decade

Organisers say mounting financial pressure and a struggling live music landscape have forced the central Auckland festival to call time.

Wed, May 13

Artists fear their work isn’t being protected enough from the fast-emerging technology.

AI songs top music charts – NZ creatives fear losing control

With tracks created by artificial intelligence topping the charts here and overseas, New Zealand artists are concerned their work isn’t being protected.

Wed, May 13

Maria Wortman-Dabrowska said it was a "proper shock" to be diagnosed with multiple myeloma in 2014.

Dancer's back pain became 12-year cancer battle, now she needs treatment in China

The 56-year-old plans to undergo CAR-T cell treatment in China later this year.

Mon, May 11

Canadian film director James Cameron.

Indigenous actor sues James Cameron for 'stealing' her likeness in Avatar

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

Pussy Riot was joined by Ukrainian feminist group FEMEN to protest Russia's inclusion in the art exhibition

Pussy Riot overruns Venice Biennale in protest at Russian inclusion

Russian punk group Pussy Riot and members of Ukrainian feminist organisation FEMEN swarmed the Russian Pavilion at the Venice Biennale to protest Russia’s participation at the world’s oldest international art exhibition.

Thu, May 7

Beyoncé arrives at The Metropolitan Museum of Art's Costume Institute benefit gala celebrating the opening of the "Costume Art" exhibition. (Source: Invision / AP)

Beyoncé, Bad Bunny take artistic liberties with Met Gala dress code

Met Gala guests did not play it safe this year for the Met Gala, delivering custom works of art in honour of the dress code "Fashion is art".

Tue, May 5

This bus in Switzerland goes nowhere - and that's the point

This bus in Switzerland goes nowhere - and that's the point

The Line 0 bus is the latest piece of conceptual art from twin brothers Frank and Patrik Riklin, encouraging riders to take a break from their daily routine.

Sun, May 3

April 2026
Barry Soper (centre) surrounded by some of the 12 NZ Prime Ministers whose careers he's covered as a journalist. (Composite image: Vania Chandrawidjaja, 1News)

How Muldoon's homophobia boosted the career of future victor David Lange

An extract from veteran political journalist Barry Soper's new memoir.

Mon, Apr 27

Kate Prior.

'Focus on what matters' - Kiwi actor after terminal brain cancer diagnosis

Kate Prior said the past five months were the hardest she had ever been through.

Sun, Apr 26

Jacinda Ardern and partner Clarke Gayford on election night, September 2017, just weeks before she learned she was pregnant.

Clarke Gayford 'bewildered' as Ardern doco lands two Emmy nominations

"I'm bewildered and baffled – it's incredible," says the husband of Dame Jacinda Ardern.

Wed, Apr 8

Titled What If You Could, the book is based on Ardern's 2025 memoir A Different Kind of Power and will be released in New Zealand and overseas on June 4.

Jacinda Ardern’s memoir adapted into children’s book

The former prime minister is releasing What If You Could, a youth adaptation of A Different Kind of Power, aimed at encouraging young readers to embrace who they are and believe they can make a difference.

Fri, Apr 3

March 2026
The medal was awarded to one of Wellington’s founding figures, Dr Isaac Featherston, in 1875.

Rare piece of NZ history sells for record price at auction

The medal was awarded to one of Wellington’s founding figures in 1875.

Sun, Mar 22

Beloved children's author Lynley Dodd.

Lynley Dodd on 'terrifying' recognition at NZer of the Year Awards

Beloved children’s author Lynley Dodd was awarded the Fisher Funds New Zealand legacy award at the New Zealander of the Year Awards on Thursday night.

Fri, Mar 20

McAuley High School students perform during the Samoan stage at ASB Polyfest, one of the festival’s largest and most anticipated cultural showcases. (Source: BC Photography)

Polyfest at 51: A Pacific force still pushing for secure funding

This year, 73 schools and 263 groups are taking part, with about 10,000 students expected to perform across the week-long event.

Wed, Mar 18

Kiwi author 'stunned' after Meghan Markle says her motherhood book is 'so good'

Kiwi author 'stunned' after Meghan Markle says her motherhood book is 'so good'

Markle posted a video showing her flipping through pages of the book.

Wed, Mar 18

Robbie Williams performs

Robbie Williams to perform shows in Auckland, Christchurch

The singer will play two shows in New Zealand later this year, supported by a Government fund aimed at luring major events to the country.

Wed, Mar 18

Kiwi costume designer says Oscars win a 'Cinderella' moment

Kiwi costume designer says Oscars win a 'Cinderella' moment

Kate Hawley won her first Oscar for Best Costume Design for her work on Frankenstein.

Tue, Mar 17