2+ hour, 34+ min ago  (1128+ words) As the director of more than a thousand episodes of classic TV sitcoms, James Burrows helped create volumes of laughter. James Burrows' family confirmed his death in a statement to People, saying he "passed away peacefully today surrounded by his…...

2+ week, 16+ hour ago  (394+ words) An Auckland man says he'll hand over the keys to his 1. 5 million dollar property, to anyone, anywhere around the globe - provided" they can correctly predict the result of all 104 matches at upcoming"2026 FIFA World Cup. Winner predictions have been successful…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago  (586+ words) It's hard to ignore the sense of malaise hanging over the country at the moment. We're having a tough time economically. Unemployment is high and many of our best and brightest are heading overseas in search of better opportunities. Even…...

3+ week, 16+ hour ago  (655+ words) It's said the average person tells one or two lies a day. Not huge lies, more the little white lies like "yes, you have lost weight" or "sorry, I'm busy that day". But there's a method to the madness, an…...

3+ week, 5+ day ago  (1102+ words) Dame Jools Topp has died after living with breast cancer. As one half of the Topp Twins with her sister Lynda, Jools brought joy to generations of New Zealanders. One of the country's most loved entertainers, Dame Jools Topp, has…...

1+ mon, 5+ day ago  (128+ words) Under New Zealand's Copyright Act, as it stands, parodies that reproduce copyright-protected works still run the risk of running foul of the law. But public submissions are about to end on an amendment bill that would introduce an express "fair…...

1+ mon, 1+ week ago  (523+ words) The broadcaster and naturalist has been the gateway through which so many of us have experienced the delights of planet earth. One of our own local nature loving legends has been reflecting on the influence Attenborough had on him" Rudd…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1472+ words) Even award-winning comedians get roasted by family and friends when their jokes fall flat. Just ask 2025 Billy T Award winner Hoani Hotene. Like in many families, Hoani Hotene's whanau won't say he's the funniest among them - everyone thinks they are…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (1015+ words) Reality TV series "Taste of Art" is co-judged by the renowned Arrowtown restaurant"s former executive chef Vaughan Mabee, who is the subject of harassment complaints by women he worked with The national broadcaster is considering removing food show Taste…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (274+ words) Comedian Jake Lambert is touring New Zealand Photo: Supplied Making jokes about a medical condition - even if it's your own - can sometimes fall flat. But British comedian, Jake Lambert, has managed to weave material related to his epilepsy into his…...