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The best TV shows of 2025 so far
Narrowing down to just 10 shows was no easy task, but hard decisions had to be made.
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Sonia Gray opens up on being in psychedelic drug trials
8 Jun 2025The broadcaster never thought she would take the one drug she was most afraid of, but she did so in the name of research.
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U2 singer Bono lays his life bare in one-man stage show 'Stories of Surrender'
4 Jun 2025In Stories of Surrender, Bono appears solo on stage, sharing stories, jokes and songs that illuminate what life is like for the man behind the sunglasses.
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Why did Ncuti Gatwa leave Doctor Who, and is Billie Piper the new Doctor?
3 Jun 2025Fans have been left 'heartbroken' and angry at the surprise Doctor Who finale.
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Dai Henwood on ONZM honour: 'Dad would be very proud of the boy he raised'
2 Jun 2025Life has been a roller coaster for comedian Dai Henwood, but the news of being a recipient of a King's Birthday Honour has given him a moment to reflect.
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Junk food ads are flooding your teen's social media feeds and influencing what they eat
2 Jun 2025The widespread marketing of junk food on social media is playing a role in teens' food choices, new research suggests.
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Why do we watch the same TV shows over and over again?
12 May 2025In 2025, the world's entire catalogue of television is just a click away. So why is that we keep skipping the latest series in favour of old favourites?
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The Bluey episode that raises questions about parents' phone use
20 Apr 2025Is it okay to be on your phone when your kids are demanding your attention?
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The Last of Us - what to expect from season two
Actors Bella Ramsey and Kaitlyn Dever give us the lowdown on the eagerly awaited second series of the hit zombie survival show.
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Bringing together Māori and Muslim voices on screen
16 Apr 2025Twelve young Māori and Muslims who share a passion come together in a new documentary series to show how they can connect despite differences.
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Adolescence Season 2? Brad Pitt eyeing it up
If it were to go ahead, a rep for the star's production company said they hope it would "widen the aperture, stay true to its DNA, not be repetitive."
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UK high schools to air Netflix drama 'Adolescence'
1 Apr 2025British Prime Minister Keir Starmer has met with the creators of the four-part show.
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New Zealand TV series After The Party scores Bafta nomination
28 Mar 2025"Crazy, mindblowing and just plain joyous" is how Kiwi acting icon Robyn Malcolm describes the international recognition for the show she leads.
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You don’t have to watch Adolescence to learn from it
28 Mar 2025Expert takeaways from the viral Netflix series that sparked a global conversation about the online world of teen boys and violence.
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Natalia Grace's sad and bizarre adoption story gets the TV treatment
Good American Family is inspired by the harrowing but real story of Natalia Grace, who lives with a rare form of dwarfism. Here's the complicated true story.
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Threat of job cuts at Shortland Street
TVNZ says consultation is under way with some Shortland Street staff.
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Ted Lasso returning for a fourth season
Jason Sudeikis will return to Richmond to reprise his role as the lovable UK-based football coach - perhaps of a women's team.
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The Baldwins is a bad taste failure of a PR exercise
8 Mar 2025A cultural appropriation scandal, an accidental on-set shooting - can a peppy reality show be the reputation rehab Hilaria and Alec need?
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The 'strange process' that got Badjelly on TV
5 Mar 2025For over 50 years, Spike Milligan's deliciously pernicious witch Badjelly has been hugely popular in New Zealand. Audio
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What we learned from Meghan Markle's new Netflix show
Meghan arranges a small bouquet of flowers for her guests and makes some truffle popcorn in case they want a "late night nibble."
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Belle Gibson, teenage lives and trying to find the traitors: What we're streaming this March
3 Mar 2025As the weather stays hot, our experts have a cornucopia of shows and films they're watching to suit every mood. Video
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What is Michelle Trachtenberg's cause of death?
Her family declined an autopsy and because the Gossip Girl star's death was not deemed suspicious.
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What we know about Michelle Trachtenberg's death
The Gossip Girl star was found "unresponsive" in her luxury apartment in New York. The New York Medical Examiner is investigating her death - here's what we know.
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Is reality TV 'harmful'? We asked 5 experts
Reality TV - love it or hate it, there's no denying it's addictive.
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Miriam Margolyes on New Zealand: 'It's a tiny population, but thrilling'
23 Feb 2025New Zealand is a "more interesting and developing place than Australia," says the Australian-based British actor.
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Amazon axes Neighbours just two years after picking up the show
The drama series will finish up at the end of 2025, 40 years after making its television debut on Channel Ten.
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The White Lotus review: Season 3 shows you can have too much of a good thing
17 Feb 2025The third season of The White Lotus shows you can have too much of a good thing, says the ABC's Velvet Winter.
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From The Muppets to Wayne's World: SNL turns 50
17 Feb 2025As massive comedy nerds, we thought we'd look back at the sketches that have stayed with us as fans, and the moments that influenced comedy and culture worldwide. Video
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