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Actor and theatre director Raymond Hawthorne dies aged 88
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Snow White and the seven kajillion controversies
New York Times: Is Disney’s live-action remake doomed by culture war skirmishes?
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Dua Lipa and Neil Finn shock Spark Arena with duet
The pair performed the Crowded House hit, Don’t Dream It’s Over. Video / Supplied
Graham Norton makes surprise appearance at Auckland supermarket
While in New Zealand to tour his stage show, the host of The Graham Norton show staged a surprise tasting of his wine range at Woolworths Mt Roskill. Video / Alyse Wright
Synthony in the Domain: seeing off summer in style
Thousands packed in to Auckland Domain last night to experience a night of music and dancing. Video / NZ Herald
Dancing Through Decades: Neil Ieremia & Black Grace's 30-Year Journey
Neil Ieremia, founder of Black Grace dance company on their 30th anniversary. Video / Dean Purcell
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Music
Annual concert last held in 2007 returns to Hawke’s Bay
Collapse of the Timeless Summer Tour has led to the return of a gig full of 'nostalgia'.
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‘Fully back in the saddle’: How this city’s events sector is thriving
There's something in the air for Rotorua venues and suppliers – renewed confidence.
Watch: Dua Lipa shocks Auckland fans with Neil Finn duet
Review: The pop star performed one of her 'favourite songs' with a true Kiwi icon.
Dua Lipa and Neil Finn shock Spark Arena with duet
The pair performed the Crowded House hit, Don’t Dream It’s Over. Video / Supplied
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Review: Auckland Philharmonia’s Enigma concert relives rich musical memories
REVIEW: Scottish composer’s work thrills fresh from London debut.
Television
The White Lotus: 7 questions for the Season 3 finale
New York Times: A few questions that need answers in the supersized conclusion.
Karl Puschmann: Is Rebecca Gibney’s musical-comedy a show stopper or a bit flat?
Review: Set in the Bay of Plenty, Happiness is familiar but uniquely Kiwi. But is it good?
The White Lotus music will never be the same
New York Times: The composer said he has ooh’ed his last loo-loo.
Culture
‘Fresh energy’: Māori Queen inspires youth at poukai
It was the first poukai for Nga wai hono i te po since her father's passing in 2024.
‘We’ve gone to extremes’: Megan Alatini marries her dream girl
The TrueBliss babe exchanges vows with the love of her life in a romantic ceremony.
How John Scott’s design philosophy shapes a new generation of architects
Hana Scott applies her grandfather’s principles to design modular housing.
‘Formal warning’: Govt orders influencers to stop promoting gambling
Online casinos have enjoyed a surge in promotion online.
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Movies
Russo Brothers: Marvel is killing cinemas? No, they’ve kept them open
Times: The Oscar-winning sibling directors are back to save the universe.
Snow White and the seven kajillion controversies
New York Times: Is Disney’s live-action remake doomed by culture war skirmishes?
‘Dear friend’: Tom Cruise honours Val Kilmer with heartfelt tribute
Tom Cruise led a minute's silence for Val Kilmer at CinemaCon.
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‘Dear friend’: Tom Cruise honours Val Kilmer with heartfelt tribute
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Family reveal heartbreaking detail of Val Kilmer’s final days
Kilmer reportedly beat cancer - but the disease took its toll on the Top Gun star.
Generation Minecraft: How a pointless video game took over the world
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Could MAFS dinner chaos see no shows at final vows?
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Dua Lipa in NZ: Inside star’s whirlwind trip to ‘the edge of the world’
The Grammy winning singer is joined by her parents and brother.
‘The best comedy scene in the world’: Inside the state of NZ comedy
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Kiwi MAFS bride’s bold move behind husband’s back
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