Entertainment
Peter Jackson's new fantasy series to film in NZ
Film-maker Peter Jackson has unveiled plans for a new fantasy epic, which will begin filming in New Zealand next year.
Actress who played Coro St's Hilda Ogden dies
Jean Alexander, the actress who played Hilda Ogden on television series Coronation Street has died, aged 90.
Shona Laing
From her discovery to Manfred Mann to gardening - Grant Walker speaks to Shona Laing on her birthday. Audio
What We Do In The Shadows TV spin-off on the way
A TV spin-off of New Zealand vampire film What We Do In The Shadows is on its way, after New Zealand On Air announced funding for the series.
Curtain goes up at Auckland's newest theatre
A new theatre in Auckland's Wynyard Quarter - the city's first major new venue in five years - has been designed to bring theatre to a whole new audience.
Sound of Music actress dies
American actress Charmian Carr, who played the eldest von Trapp daughter Liesl in the film The Sound of Music, has died aged 73. Video
Suicide Squad not suitable for children, Chief Censor rules
Blockbuster film Suicide Squad is not suitable for children, the Chief Censor has ruled, describing it as relentlessly violent and shocking.
Prince Tui Teka
'Prince' Tui Teka, entertainer, and instrumentalist, speaks with Hēnare te Ua about his singing career and his recording of 'E Ipo' 1982 Video, Audio
Billy Kristian : from the Invaders to Night
One of New Zealands top bass guitarists on his musical career. Audio