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A 14-movie guide to the best of modern Godzilla
The guide ranges from Hollywood’s 1998 misfire to Toho’s 2026 release.
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Dwayne Johnson's big surprise and Kiwi stars hit the carpet for Moana live action
The actor thrilled fans by performing a secret musical number and revealing his favourite rugby player ever. Video / NZME
Gritty crime thriller Paper Tiger sinks its claws into 1980s New York
Adam Driver and Miles Teller play brothers drawn into the Russian mob.
I loved Pixar movies as a kid. Hoppers is the film I needed as an adult
New Pixar film wins over kids of all ages with cuddly chaos and sharp humour.
Trailer: Run - Robyn Malcolm and George Mason thriller series
Run tells the story of Australia's most notorious bank robber Brenden Abbott aka. ‘The Postcard Bandit’. Video / TVNZ+
Masterful Magellan forces a long, hard look at violence and conquest
Lav Diaz’s 160-minute epic tracks Ferdinand Magellan from 1511 to 1521.
Ed Sheeran, Emilia Clarke spotted hanging out in Wellington
Emilia Clarke told staff she is in Wellington filming a new movie.
Affleck and Damon’s gritty Netflix cop thriller The Rip mostly hits its mark
Ben Affleck and Matt Damon reunite as feuding Miami cops in The Rip.
Slick tricks, no spark: Why the new Now You See Me film feels like a cash grab
Director Ruben Fleischer adds flash but fails to conjure real magic.
Once Were Warriors director Lee Tamahori dies aged 75
He later directed major Hollywood hits, including Die Another Day.
If I Had Legs I’d Kick You is the feel-bad movie of the year
Rose Byrne delivers her most raw, unsettling performance yet.
‘Turning film-making into a sport’: Whangārei team celebrates 48Hours success
Director Giles McNeill hopes the awards will boost Northland’s film industry.
Bob Odenkirk returns in action-packed Nobody 2 sequel
Odenkirk returns as Hutch, starring in an action-packed sequel to Nobody.
The chilling brilliance of Weapons and its unforgettable moments
Weapons unfolds in chapters, each from a different character's view.
Michael Shanks' 'Together' mixes horror and comedy with real-life couple
Alison Brie and Dave Franco face commitment fears amid body horror and dark humour.
Why the new Superman still feels like déjà vu
Star David Corenswet brings the calm and charm amid a dizzying onslaught of danger.
What to watch at this year's Whānau Mārama: NZ International Film Festival
The newly announced NZIFF 2025 lineup is packed with Cannes films and local gems.
'28 Years Later': Ralph Fiennes stars in new Danny Boyle horror film
The film explores themes of survival and humanity during societal collapse.
From 'Succession' to satire: HBO's latest film tackles tech elites
The film satirises tech moguls trapped in a mansion as chaos erupts outside.
Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning | trailer
Tom Cruise's Mission: Impossible - The Final Reckoning is in cinemas now
Karl Puschmann - Tom Cruise, Mission: Impossible and the age of the Bladderbuster
OPINION: The real impossible mission is not nipping to the loo during the film.
Opinion: Dying for Sex spotlights an often overlooked role - the caregiver
OPINION: Showing up for someone with cancer can make it hard to show up for much else.
Five-time Oscar-winning Anora is a tough, terrific working-girl saga
Review: Mikey Madison isn't just another pretty woman in Sean Baker's acclaimed flick.
The best movies of 2025 so far, according to critics
Our evolving list of 2025’s best films and where to watch them in NZ.