TV
'America’s Next Top Model' is messier than we ever knew
A new Netflix docuseries has reopened the wounds of America's Next Top Model with its fixation on high fashion, thinness and proximity to celebrity.
From Bridgerton to Heated Rivalry, what's the secret to a good book-to-TV romance?
More and more romance adaptations are starting to appear - but what makes the translation from page to screen really sing?
James Van Der Beek was synonymous with Dawson. This is why he embraced it
"The more you make fun of yourself and don't try to go for any kind of respect, the more people seem to respect you," he once said.
Matt Gibb on why nerves are essential to live TV
TV presenter Matt Gibb reflects on his teen ambition to be a drum and bass DJ and the Gerry Rafferty love song that follows him around.
Clash of the TV titans: How it will shape what we watch and what we pay
Analysis: How the Netflix vs Paramount fight for Warner Bros. will impact Kiwis
Fast Favourites: Kiwi legend Lucy Lawless
Lucy Lawless, one of Aotearoa's most iconic actors, takes part in Fast Favourites. Known for Xena: Warrior Princess, Pike River, and My Life is Murder, she's also a long-time advocate for… Audio
Shocks, jocks and a Beatle: February’s best TV
A couple of compelling documentaries, a local show starring Tom Sainsbury and the return of an old favourite.
Film Review: Why everyone is talking about Marty Supreme
Movie critic Dominic Corry joins Jesse in the Auckland studio to review: Send Help - in theatres The Wrecking Crew - Prime Video Marty Supreme - in theatres. Audio
Nigella Lawson to replace Prue Leith on 'The Great British Bake Off'
The celebrity chef will join the popular cooking show as a judge, replacing the departing Prue Leith.
Dame Prue Leith is leaving The Great British Bake Off
A flood of comments from the show's fellow judges and former contestants poured in under the announcement, paying tribute to Dame Prue's expertise and wit.
Is screen time for children always a bad thing?
Research has linked childhood screen time with poor mental and physical health, but a digital education expert says it's not all bad. Professor Cheryl Brown directs Canterbury University's Digital… Audio
How Stranger Things can open up conversations about mental health
The hit Netflix show offers talking points on trauma, identity and resilience.
Why the Heated Rivalry TV series understands gay men better than the book
Based on the popular novel by Rachel Reid, the TV series follows the sexual encounters and budding romance of two closeted athletes,
The new TV shows we’re excited to watch in 2026
We'll get fresh seasons of favourites and see classics make a comeback, but here's a list of other shows you'll want to watch this year.
Where to watch the Golden Globe winners
There are plenty of award-winning films and television to get caught up on.
Road Trip: Kate McDermott
Joining Anna for today's road trip is screenwriter Kate McDermott. Audio
NZ's part in the million-dollar Golden Globes' gift bags
Winners of the first major awards of the seaon will be handed gifts worth nearly US$1 million.
What to look for as the Golden Globes kicks off award season
The 83rd Golden Globes mark the start of the 2026 awards season. The show will be broadcast from its usual home in Beverly Hills, with comedian Nikki Glaser returning as host.
The big nominations and snubs at the Screen Actors Guild awards
One Battle After Another dominated with seven nominations, cementing its status as one of the Oscars frontrunners.
'The Wire' actor Isiah Whitlock Jr. dies aged 71
The American actor had a storied career spanning more than three decades in both TV and film.