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'Sweet dreams darling Sam': Laura Tingle’s heartfelt message to ex Sam Neill
Laura Tingle shared unseen clips of her life with Sam Neill on Instagram.
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'He'd be annoyed': Sir Sam Neill had pneumonia before death, co-star says
The beloved Kiwi actor had recovered from cancer before becoming unwell.
Herald readers share their tributes to Sir Sam Neill
Tributes are being shared across the world for the star – leave yours here.
Remembering Sam: Our most famous actor on home, Hollywood friends, wine, and ageing
Sam Neill spoke to Kurt Bayer during wine harvest at his Central Otago vineyards in 2024.
Power-ranking Sam Neill’s best (and worst) films
OPINION: Has your favourite made our Top 20 guide?
Moana falters at the box office, casting doubt on Disney’s formula
New York Times: How much Moana is too much? Disney just found out.
From creaking floors to wild moors, tracing the Brontës’ enduring spell
Visitors can stay in the Brontë family’s Thornton birthplace, now a homestay museum.
She grew up loving Legally Blonde. Now she’s Elle Woods
New York Times: Lexi Minetree beat out 5,000 other actors to play Elle in the prequel.
The Oscar-worthy Kevin Spacey film Netflix doesn’t want you to see
Netflix shelved the $20m Gore Vidal biopic after allegations against its star.
Seven surprises and snubs from the Emmy nominations
“The Pitt” and “Hacks” dominated the field, but there were plenty of unexpected wins.
'The injustice and the pain': Justin Baldoni breaks silence on messy legal battle with Blake Lively
The actors settled the high-profile case on May 4, weeks before trial.
Wilde and Rogen spark in midlife comedy The Invite
The film opens in New Zealand cinemas on July 3.
Disney taps back catalogue - again - for live-action ‘Moana’
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson reprises Maui in the live-action 'Moana'.
Bloody good: How Tandi Wright became New Zealand's ultimate scream queen
The former Shortland Street actor stars in new Hollywood horror, Evil Dead: Burn.
Dwayne 'The Rock' Johnson: Living in New Zealand changed me
The actor's latest role as Maui has a profound link to his own whakapapa and childhood.
The businesses feeling the force of Kiwis’ spending pullback
Hospitality spending fell 5.4% in June, a drop of $42m from last year.
Hollywood icon reveals shock diagnosis
The Hollywood legend shared the news during a TV interview this week.
47 Ronin director jailed for blowing $19m of Netflix cash on luxury goods
Carl Rinsch was supposed to be developing a sci-fi series for the streaming giant.
Cause of death for child star of Lilo & Stitch fame revealed
Details emerged of a LA County Medical Examiner’s report into the star's June 16 death.
World-first documentary explores Antarctic winter through Te ao Māori lens | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Behind-the-scenes of Ranginui: Call of the Ice, with Julia Sartorio and Miriama Kamo. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
Hollywood star Dwayne Johnson working on secret NZ rugby player doco
Dwayne Johnson was full of surprises at Sydney’s special event for the live-action Moana.
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
'It distorts your self': Olivia Cooke on why she ditched Instagram
The actress says social media algorithms made her feel too self-critical.
Toy Story 5 rakes in $279m in year's best opening weekend
Its opening take was 37% higher than Toy Story 4, setting a franchise record.
Is Davida McKenzie New Zealand's next big Hollywood star?
The daughter of Dame Miranda Harcourt is already making waves in the acting world.
Former child star dies at 35 amid health battle
American actor had been admitted to hospital for malnutrition before her death.
'Life-shattering' diagnosis: Philanthropist donates $22.7m to cancer research
Charlotte Lockhart has terminal breast cancer but hopes research will buy her more time.
'Not my Shrek': Fans split over Shrek 5 teaser as animation style sparks debate
The long-awaited sequel will hit cinemas in June 2027, 16 years after Shrek 4.
Why Sir Ian McKellen turned to Trump’s resort for Magneto’s rage
The 87-year-old actor re-enacted the fury of his Avengers character for 2000 fans in Rome.
'It taught me the joys of being well': Simon Pegg on fitness and self-care
He dropped 8.6kg in six months through daily 10km runs and strength work.