Entertainment
Women Should Be Seen and Heard
Is the arts a place where women have equal opportunity? And if not, why not? That's the big question at hand in Episode Six of RNZ podcast, Beyond Kate. Audio
Taika Waititi to direct episode of new Star Wars series
Kiwi director Taika Waititi is heading to a galaxy far, far away to direct an episode of a new Star Wars television series.
As it happened: All the action and winners from the 2018 Emmy Awards
The Emmy Awards - which honour the best in US television - unfolded in Los Angeles today.
'It's been a very weird, crazy whirlwind'
Rose Matafeo says winning the award for best show at the Edinburgh Fringe has been a 'crazy whirlwind'. Audio
Comedy's Earl of Whimsy returns to NZ
Bill Bailey's a man of many talents. As well as making people laugh, he's an enthusiastic stand-up paddle boarder, passionate conservationist, accomplished musician and an author. He's back in New… Audio
Inside Jaws: filming a movie classic
Just when you thought it was safe to go back in water, 'Inside Jaws' comes along! The series inter-cuts between dramatisations of famous shark attacks, scenes from Steven Spielberg's directing career… Audio
NZIFF review round-up: The best in real life
The NZ International Film Festival is now up and running. RNZ takes a quick look at five of the best documentaries from this year's selection.
Flight of the Conchords release trailer for new special
New Zealand's fourth most popular comedy-folk duo are back, with the Flight of the Conchords releasing a trailer for their new live special. Video
Emmys 2018: Game of Thrones leads with 22 nominations
Game of Thrones leads the nominations at this year's Emmy Awards, after being ineligible in 2017.
Women behind the camera: 'There is a real push for it'
Despite NZ's history of strong female directors and some "good, positive change", there still aren't a lot of women calling the shots behind the camera, says a young Kiwi filmmaker.
Creating the impossible: A tale of two VFX houses
New Zealand's film industry is well known for its ability to produce impossible images for global film and television, but the country's visual effects houses say they can't coast on that reputation. Video
Steve Ditko, co-creator of Spider-Man and Dr Strange, dies aged 90
Comic book artist Steve Ditko, who co-created Spider-Man and Doctor Strange for Marvel comics in the early 1960s, has died aged 90, US media has reported.
Twin Peaks stars to discuss series in NZ
Five actors who starred in cult television programme Twin Peaks - including Laura Palmer herself - are coming to New Zealand to talk about the series.
What We Do In The Shadows: TVNZ spinoff trailer released
The first trailer for Wellington Paranormal - a spin-off TV series from the creators of What We Do In The Shadows - has been released. Video
Roseanne Barr blames racist tweet on sleeping pills
Roseanne Barr has blamed sleeping pills for a tweet that led to the cancellation of her hit show, but the drug company says "racism is not a known side effect".
MediaWorks drops Roseanne show from on-demand service
MediaWorks has removed episodes of the Roseanne sitcom from its on-demand service and won't be airing any more episodes on NZ television, following its cancellation in the US.
Roseanne show cancelled after 'repugnant' racist tweet
US comedian Roseanne Barr's television show has been cancelled after she posted a tweet comparing an ex-Obama adviser to an ape.
What We Do In The Shadows to get 10-episode season
A full season of the US television version of NZ vampire film What We Do In The Shadows has been given the green light by a major US channel.