TV & Radio
Pitch-perfect Aussie crowdpleaser The Sapphires comes to Netflix
REVIEW: A mix of drama and dance, triumph and tragedy, it will take a hard-of-heart audience member not to be swept up by the story.
Devil in the detail of thrilling new show Evil
It's refreshing when you find a series where the Catholic Church sorts out Lucifer. Far too often Lucifer wins.
Fincher's monchrome masterpiece Mank should end Netflix's Oscar wait
REVIEW: Gary Oldman is fabulous as Hollywood's court jester who helped Orson Welles raise Kane, while the political drama feels just as relevant now.
Eight great new shows to stream this weekend
A doco series promises animals after dark like you've never seen them before, while a new drama brings to life the short stories of Anaïs Nin.
TVNZ's new '90s-set black comedy showcases Kirsten Dunst at her best
REVIEW: Strong female characters, deceptive depth and a wicked sense of humour add up to something that's perfect for summer evening binge-watching.
Stuff's apology welcome but overdue - Assistant Māori Children’s Commissioner
Glenis Philip-Barbara cried when she learned of Stuff's apology for racist and one-sided coverage of Māori.
Game of Thrones prequel House of the Dragon shares first look at fire-breathing stars
The Game of Thrones prequel goes into production in 2021, but HBO just gave fans an epic sneak peek.
Inside NZ's funniest TV show
When the cameras roll, the stars of Educators never really know what's about to come out of their mouths.
Hilary Barry headed back to radio
The Seven Sharp host will stand in for Laura McGoldrick at The Hits.
The best shows and movies to stream on Amazon right now
A new critically acclaimed drama drops today, while one of the most heartwrenching documentaries of the year is well worth checking out.
The best shows and movies to stream on Neon right now
Hugh Grant and Nicole Kidman team up for one of the best whodunnits of 2020, while a Pasifika sketch comedy is well worth checking out.
What to watch on TVNZ OnDemand right now
There's something perfect for that monarchy shaped hole in your life, as well as searing new drama and classic laughs.
The best music documentaries on Netflix right now
Amy Winehouse, Dolly Parton and Beyonce are among the artists featured on the streaming service.
The best new shows on Disney+ this week
A new family holiday feature and a classic one, celebrities singing, a man and a shark - and Mulan is finally here.
Retro surprise win in NZ's radio wars
An unexpected radio station - filled with local hosts most of us wouldn't recognise - has climbed to the top of the radio ratings.
Comedian Lenny Henry added to LOTR cast
Seven Kiwis have been named in the ensemble cast, understood to be led by Game of Thrones' Robert Aramayo.
The unsettling, unforgettable movie that made Elliot Page a star
REVIEW: Two years before Juno, Hard Candy saw the actor deliver a potent combination of childlike enthusiasm, cool intellect and callous youth.
India's first female superhero fights Covid-19 with compassion
Priya and her flying tiger stress the importance of essential workers, wearing masks - as well as combating misinformation about coronavirus.
Behind the scenes surprises on Coro Street
TV Guide deputy editor Chris Bush and his wife were unexpectedly involved in a scene on Coronation Street.
Kiwiana on display on Heritage Rescue
A new series of Heritage Rescue focuses on making New Zealand’s 600 museums more appealing to the social media generation
Documentary tells story of relationship between killers
Rose West And Myra Hindley: The Untold Story reveals how the two murderers struck up a friendship behind bars.
Simon Dallow: 'This is all about perspective'
The TVNZ presenter is hosting an annual event which showcases the amazing things disabled people achieve.
Toni Street's sporty new role
As the face of TVNZ's America's Cup coverage, Toni Street is reunited with her "first love" - presenting live sport.
Not all doom and gloom for Shortland Street cliffhanger
Shortland Street's Rebekah Palmer reveals the year ends well for her character Dawn.
Scorsese's Oscar-winning Howard Hughes biopic comes to Neon
REVIEW: Impressive looking, it features one of Leonardo Di Caprio's finest performances, however it's Cate Blanchett who steals the show.
Italian TV show cancelled after airing 'sexist' segment
Italian TV show Detto Fatto has been cancelled after airing a segment instructing women on how to look sexy while shopping.
The real star of The Undoing? Nicole Kidman's eyeballs
Have eyeballs ever been so central to a standout performance? Can they win awards? Because Kidman's are doing the work.
December's must see movies
Diana Prince is back, The Witches are rebooted, George Clooney returns to the limelight and Liverpool FC and Audrey Hepburn get the doco treatment.
Taranaki Hard hits screens
Residents of a small town thrust into the limelight in Three's new documentary series have mixed feelings about how their home has been portrayed.