TV
Let's do the time jump again
Blog: Jumping forward in time has been a mini-trend among TV series this year.
Lying celebrities are surprisingly bearable
At first blush, few prospects bode more ill than a panel of giggling celebrities telling each other tall stories, which is the premise of TV3's new Sunday show, Would I Lie to You?
Grey's Anatomy with guns
It's not easy to like Gail Peck, but actress Charlotte Sullivan who plays the young officer in Canadian cop show Rookie Blue says she doesn't mind.
Which CSI era is your favourite?
Blog: As I watched Ted Danson in his first appearance on CSI, it occurred to me that you can loosely split the show into several eras.
Anna Hutchison back for Go Girls
Anna Hutchison has an energy that seems to spread when she steps on to the Go Girls set.
Paul Henry's disjointed return to TV
Blog: Do Paul Henry's personality and skills suit the format of his new TV show?
Surgery leaves Adele's voice intact
Adele fans can relax - the singer's distinctive voice hasn't been damaged by surgery.
TV show host's jibes 'helped Rimes'
LeAnn Rimes wanted to appear on Chelsea Lately because the host had been "talking s**t".
Freeview adds new channel
A new television channel, Choice TV, is being launched on Freeview in April, providing entertainment, information and lifestyle content.
How many chances for Once Upon a Time?
Blog: The pilot episode wasn't very good but I'll watch again. How long should I invest in a show that didn't grab me first time?
House to end after current season
Medical drama House M.D. will end its run after its current eighth season.
Rescued dog bites TV host during broadcast
A dog rescued by a firefighter from a freezing pond has been impounded after biting a veteran US television anchor in the face during a live morning broadcast.
DeGeneres hits back at haters
Ellen DeGeneres has hit back at "haters" who are trying to get her fired.
Curb or Seinfeld: which is better?
Blog: There are many similarities between Seinfeld and Curb Your Enthusiasm, but which is the better show?
More claims about PM's man and doco funding
The Government faces fresh claims of political interference in television documentaries.
Excuse me, I was just wondering ...
Blog: I've got questions, and lots of them. Here are a few things I've been pondering.
Henry has dig at new employers
Paul Henry is up to his old antics, this time having a crack his new Australian employers.
GM, Chrysler ads win at Super Bowl
General Motors scored with an Armageddon-proof Chevy truck while a Clint Eastwood pep talk for America won notice for rival Chrysler during the high-stakes brand battle at Sunday's Super Bowl.
Simpsons joins Barbie in Iran ban
Bart and Homer Simpson and the rest of the American cartoon family have joined the shapely Barbie among Western toys banned in Iran.
Dancers' lives laid bare once more
The second series of The Secret Lives of Dancers follows rock-star artisitc director Ethan Stiefel's debut season with the Royal New Zealand Ballet.
Beyond the gingerbread House (spoiler)
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Still best known for playing the interesting love interest in House, Jennifer Morrison is front and centre of a fantastical drama.Civic value content lost in action
How does the closure of Stratos Television affect New Zealander's non-commercial TV viewing?
How I Met Your Mother's best year
The mysteries that surround the CBS sitcom How I Met Your Mother extend to co-creator Craig Thomas' office on the Fox studio lot.
Cop drama cruelly cut short
OPINION: So what happened to Southland, the terrific and highly acclaimed American cop show that ran on TV One's Monday night schedule at 8.30pm?
Design your own TV crossover!
Blog: Today's fun - pick a character, setting, object or story event from one show, and introduce it to another show.
Entertainment Quiz 2/3
It's finally Friday: Take a couple of minutes and test your showbiz knowledge.
The many faces of Chris Lilley
Chris Lilley's Angry Boys is social satire, heavy on the squirm factor.
Did The Killing lie to its fans?
Blog: The drama's finale, shown in NZ last night, caused an uproar. But was it justified?
Assange to guest star on Simpsons
Controversial WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange will be a guest character and voice on the 500th episode of animated TV comedy The Simpsons.
X-Factor judges voted out
Simon Cowell gave his talent show The X Factor a major shake-up, showing the door to host Steve Jones, judge Nicole Scherzinger, and Paula Abdul.
Tim Wilson: live from New York City
Blog: TVNZ's correspondent has spent years trying to make sense of America for a NZ audience.
Dexter, doomsday and disturbing love
Blog: The sixth season of Dexter was pretty good. But where's it heading?
Car being hawked a character in The Middle
Frankie Heck settled into the driver's seat of a new Volkswagen on a recent episode of US network ABC's The Middle,' caressing the steering wheel as celestial music played. Her face was a mask of such pure pleasure that you almost wanted to avert your eyes.
Coro and cooking time swap a failure
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TVNZ'S controversial decision to dump Coronation Street from primetime, replacing it with a cooking show took a big bite out of the state broadcaster's audience.MacLaine to join Downton Abbey
Oscar-winning actress Shirley MacLaine is joining the cast of Downton Abbey.
Your guide to new season TV
Blog: Here's some help in figuring out what's coming in the February influx of new TV shows.
Handler 'just as mean in real life'
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Comedian Heather McDonald plays a "narcissistic and dying to be famous" version of herself on mockumentary sitcom After Lately.Here's one special worth waiting for
It's almost worth putting the tree back up and tucking into a festive feast while you watch.
Wilson Dixon - The man beneath the hat
Meet Wilson Dixon, the alter ego of Kiwi comic Jesse Griffin.
TV dance instructor jailed for rape
A dance instructor who worked on the TV show So You Think You Can Dance has been jailed for 10 years for raping one woman and assaulting another.
Spinoff for The Office in the works
Quirky workplace TV comedy "The Office" may be headed for greener pastures.
Rihanna to feature in fashion show
Rihanna has found a unique way of getting some new stage outfits.
New Spartacus enters arena
Liam McIntyre has big shoes to fill when taking over the role of Spartacus from Andy Whitfield who died last year of cancer.
How to get rid of Friends repeats
Blog: Instead of Friends every night at 6.30, how about "5 nights, 5 shows"?
Sex-predator sting was sickening
Close Up's sex predator sting, Monday, TV One, was disturbing - though not just because of the rapidity with which potential child-molesters were drawn to the bait.
Falling Skies an invasion of good telly
Blog: Falling Skies is the best example so far of trying to marry the differing film and television approaches to aliens.
Wedding bells for media couple
Media celebrities Mike Hosking and Kate Hawkesby set to tie the knot in a private ceremony.
Houston's room already re-occupied
Jamie Oliver uncovers treasure
Jolie hopes film draws notice to Syria
Whitney to have private memorial
Rihanna urged to stay away from Brown
Lady Gaga confirms second show
Whitney death sparks rush for music
Lopez forks out for beau's new look
Lawrence is 'super talented actress'
Woman felt sex life was on trial
Gay couple hijack radio divorce
Gareth Morgan: I hope Norwegian sinks
Cop mistakes chocolate bar for cellphone
Daily trivia quiz: February 15
Reconsider Crafar farms deal, Government told
Sonny Bill under pressure to fight a top pro
Nats to discuss Mondayising holidays
Letter: The nakedness of skateboarders
Gay couple hijack radio divorce
Kiwis' epic skateboarding adventure
Cop mistakes chocolate bar for cellphone
From the annoying to the dangerous
Reconsider Crafar farms deal, Government told
Gareth Morgan: I hope Norwegian sinks
Cyclist: Don't fine us, fix the road
Should you take your groom's name?
Cash for jaunts but not to help deaf MP
How do you feel about The Simpsons being renewed for a further two seasons?