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Kate Hawley daydreamed her way from Wellington theatre to an Oscar
How costume designer Kate Hawley daydreamed her way to the top.
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Ben Affleck's mother dies aged 82
She was determined to see her grandson’s graduation from high school. She died days later.
Home Alone 2 legend Brenda Fricker dies aged 81
She became the first Irish actress to win an Academy Award.
Maggie O'Farrell writer, cinematic star on her latest novel, Land
The writer of Hamnet has sold more than eight million books in 44 languages.
Ukraine rail gives US actor an ‘Oscar’ made from train carriage hit by Russia
Sean Penn skipped collecting his third Academy Award to travel to Kyiv.
'Not a very good one': Kid Rock fires back at Conan O'Brien joke
The pop star hit back on X, calling the Oscars gag 'not a very good one'.
Film fans fume over stars left out of Oscars' in memoriam tribute
French acting icon Bridgette Bardot was one of the names excluded from the segment.
How Chalamet went from frontrunner to three-time Best Actor Oscar loser
The star was nominated for his portrayal of ping pong hustler Marty Mauser.
Oscars 2026: Kiwis clean up with major awards, One Battle After Another reigns supreme
Kate Hawley and the team from Wellington's Wētā FX won big.
NZ Herald Midday News Update | Wattie's restructure and Fonterra CEO Mile Hurrell resigns
NZ Herald Midday News Update | Wattie's restructure result of global pressures and Fonterra CEO Miles Hurrell resigns.
Oscars 2026: Why are there snipers watching the red carpet? | Ryan Bridge TODAY
Dean McArthy joins Ryan Bridge TODAY live from Hollywood. Video / Ryan Bridge TODAY
What does it take to win an Oscar? This Kiwi knows – he's in the running for his second
The Avatar FX animator is marking two decades at Wētā.
One weekend, 10 contenders: Your last-minute guide to watching all the best picture Oscar nominees
Plus, vote for your favourite to take out the top Academy Award on Monday.
Netflix orders sequel to record-breaking hit Kpop Demon Hunters
The film is up for Best Animated Feature and Best Original Song at the Oscars.
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Afternoon Headlines | Government weighs up options for addressing volatile oil prices and the Oscars are placed on high alert | Friday March 13, 2026
'Owes her career to me': Weinstein gives prison interview, says Paltrow betrayed him
The producer said Brad Pitt confronted him over one harassment incident.
Who are the frontrunners for the Oscars?
Chief entertainment reporter Jenni Mortimer talks about the upcoming Oscars. Video / Ryan Bridge, TODAY
'There is only sadness': Conan O’Brien on hosting Reiners night before deaths
Rob and his wife Michele left a party after a heated argument with their son.
When Harry Met Sally co-stars to reunite for Rob Reiner Oscars tribute: report
Reiner's son Nick last week pleaded not guilty to his parents' deaths by stabbing.
Bret McKenzie: I was repeatedly rejected by Shortland Street
But from that rejection, Flight of the Conchords was born.
'Overwhelmed with joy': Teyana Taylor on emotional Oscar breakthrough
Actor nominated for role as a revolutionary group leader in One Battle After Another.
'All this freedom to be me': Conan O'Brien on life after late-night
He is working with a 'brilliant' writing team as he prepares to host the Oscars in March.
The biggest Oscar nominations snubs and surprises in 2026
Sinners scores a record 16 Oscar nods, the most for any film in history.
'Deeply honoured': Wētā FX and Kiwi costume talent earn 2026 Oscar noms
Former Wellington School of Design student Kate Hawley is nominated for 'Frankenstein'.