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Review: The Midnight Sky
George Clooney’s new film deserves the biggest and best screen you can find – and as much of your attention as you can spare – reports Dan Slevin. Video
NZ screen industry's brain gain: 'There's no place like home'
After decades of the so-called "brain drain", as New Zealand's best and brightest headed off to pastures new overseas, this year saw a sudden reversal. They call it a Brain Gain, as the Covid-19… Audio
Royal commentator: The Crown is a 'fictional vision'
Season 4 of The Crown is facing criticism for distorting the truth. Royal correspondent Richard Fitzwilliams says it's disappointing that the major characters are being cast as cold, uncaring and… Audio
Why William and Harry went their separate ways
In his new book about the rift between Prince William and Prince Harry, Battle of Brothers, historian and royal expert Robert Lacey examines the breakdown and explains why the relationship between the… Audio
Steve Winter: Revealing the dark side of America's private zoos
There are more tigers in captivity in the United States than there are in the wild in Asia, thanks to Americans' growing appetites for posing for photos with big cats and their cubs. National… Audio, Gallery
My Current Song: Deva Mahal - 'Stand In'
Wellington-based singer Deva Mahal recently released her stunning single 'Stand In', a track deeply rooted in her upbringing between Hawaii and New Zealand. She joins the show to discuss penning the… Video, Audio
Emmys now a 'battle of the streamers'
Pete Hammond is the Deadline Awards Columnist and Chief Film Critic, where he covers the Oscar and Emmy Seasons. He joins the show to preview what will be the strangest Emmy Awards show of all time. Audio
The Vikings' hostile world view explained in new book
Professor Neil Price's new history of the Vikings, The Children of Ash and Elm takes readers deep into the lives - and deaths - of the Vikings. Audio
Audience drift to online media accelerates
The latest survey of New Zealanders’ media habits shows more people are turning to offshore-owned online entertainment platforms while engagement with most local media has fallen.
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Audience drift to online media accelerates
The latest survey of New Zealanders’ media habits shows more people are turning to offshore-owned online entertainment platforms while engagement with most local media has fallen.
AudioGuy Williams talks TV
Our TV critic Guy Williams reviews Never Have I Ever, Colin Quinn: Red State Blue State, and Ted Lasso. Audio
"Love on the Spectrum" dating coach Jodi Rodgers
Netflix reality TV show "Love on the Spectrum" has been a surprise hit. It follows young Australian adults with autism exploring the unpredictable world of dating. Finding love can be hard for anyone… Video, Audio
Review: Project Power
Dan Slevin reports on Netflix’s new big budget VFX extravaganza (that also tries to have a bit of real life grit in the mix). Video
Review: Dolly Parton - Here I Am
The Netflix documentary Dolly Parton: Here I Am should show audiences that Ms Parton is one of the greatest talents in American music, says Dan Slevin.
Guy Williams' TV picks
Guy reviews The Babysitters Club (Netflix), Head High (TV3) and Tom Walker Very Very (Amazon Prime). Audio
Hobbit star's Scottish road trip with a difference
Graham McTavish is known for portraying Dwalin the dwarf in the Hobbit, but his latest project Clanlands has seen him team up with fellow Outlander star Sam Heughan to document the people, places and… Video, Audio
Guy Williams TV picks
Guy Williams gives us his thoughts on: 'Second Chance Charlie', hit Netflix gameshow 'The floor is lava' and 'Unsolved Mysteries'. Audio
'Feds need to keep Ghislaine Maxwell intact and alive'
Journalist Maureen Callahan has covered the Ghislaine Maxwell story from the start. She says she it "was the best kind of shock" learn Maxwell was finally in custody. Now she says they need to keep… Audio
Television Critic
Today Ben Hurley reviews Hollywood - (Netflix) 7 Episode limited series set in Hollywood's golden era. Dead To Me - (Netflix) Dark Comedy starring Christina Applegate and Linda Cardellini. Season 2… Audio