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Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic joins Emile Donovan to review Ballerina (2025), Mountainhead (2025) streaming on Neon, and children's classic The Iron Giant (1999) streaming for free on ThreeNow. Audio
Paul Henry to host the Chase New Zealand
Paul Henry reckons he is "quite similar" to the charismatic and well-loved host of the British version of the show, Bradley Walsh.
U2 singer Bono lays his life bare in one-man stage show 'Stories of Surrender'
In 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.
Why did Ncuti Gatwa leave Doctor Who, and is Billie Piper the new Doctor?
Fans have been left 'heartbroken' and angry at the surprise Doctor Who finale.
Junk food ads are flooding your teen's social media feeds and influencing what they eat
The widespread marketing of junk food on social media is playing a role in teens' food choices, new research suggests.
PBS sues Trump to reverse funding cuts
The suit claims the US president's executive order to cut federal funding for the public broadcaster is an unconstitutional attack that would "upend public television".
Loretta Swit, 'Hot Lips' Houlihan on M*A*S*H, dies at 87
Loretta Swit, who played no-nonsense US Army combat nurse Major Margaret "Hot Lips" Houlihan in the hit TV series M*A*S*H, has died at the age of 87.
Bringing the 80s to life on screen: Costume designer Amy Parris
Amy Parris is the costume designer behind 20th century nostalgia hits Stranger Things and Yellowjackets. She's in Auckland for Wintergeddon and joins Emile Donovan to talk about her work. Audio
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Dan Slevin is back to talk about supernatural horror film Bring Her Back, documentary Deaf President Now! and a look back at Scarfies. Audio
The Handmaid's Tale series finale: What just happened?
Praise be! The series finale of The Handmaid's Tale has dropped and it's the last time we have to sit in a full body clench of anxiety waiting to find out what becomes of June Osborne and her band of…
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic Dan Slevin reviews Irish film Tarrac (2022), the second season of Star Wars spin-off Andor streaming on Disney+, and Lion (2016) airing free on TVNZ+. Audio
New Prince William series spotlights 'one of the most dangerous jobs'
Wildlife rangers are being killed at a rate of nearly two a week, and it's a toll Prince William has said the world can no longer ignore.
Peppa Pig gets new baby sister
The cartoon piglet known to millions of children for her muddy adventures, now has a baby sister named Evie.
Television Critic: The Rehearsal, Poker Face
Dominic Corry is in the studio to discuss and recommend TV shows you need to watch. Audio
'After The Party' loses out to 'Shōgun' at BAFTA TV Awards
The drama faced tough competition alongside Shōgun, which stars New Zealand-born Japanese actress Anna Sawai.
Why do we watch the same TV shows over and over again?
In 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?
David Attenborough is turning 99, and he is furious
The beloved presenter's latest film is about the glory of the watery world and how we are killing it.
A tale of two choirs: 'Bit of what the world needs right now'
Two choirs, one from a Northland town with a population of 6000, the other from a metropolis of 17 million, are the subject of a new documentary.
Short-Cuts with Dan Slevin
Nights' resident screen critic reviews some selections from the Italian Film Festival touring New Zealand from now until January, Japanese action-thriller Bullet Train Explosion (2025) streaming on… Audio
The Bluey episode that raises questions about parents' phone use
Is it okay to be on your phone when your kids are demanding your attention?
