Karaka was the only constant member of Herbs across four decades, helping define Aotearoa’s Pacific reggae sound and its tradition of musical activism.
New Zealand
8:23am
Australian radio host Jackie 'O' Henderson has insisted she did not resign from her popular Sydney radio show after an on-air spat with co-host Kyle Sandilands.
Entertainment
Saturday 2:45pm
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The Lord of the Rings director, in a statement, called the honour "one of the greatest privileges of my career".
Fri, Mar 6
The 44-year-old pop star was arrested Wednesday night (local time) in Southern California and booked early the following morning.
Crime and Justice
Almost half a million of us tune into Country Calendar every week. On its 60th anniversary, we talk to voice of the show Dan Henry about its powerful hold over Kiwis.
Life
The guild’s awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, are one of the most closely watched Oscar precursors.
Mon, Mar 2
The film’s directors said the project, which was stalled by legal battles, uncovered lesser‑known aspects of Lomu’s upbringing, illness and rise to global fame.
Fri, Feb 27
The judge scolded the 39-year-old actor, saying "this defendant does not take his alcohol addiction seriously".
Robert Carradine’s biggest hit would come in 1984 with the off-colour comedy Revenge of the Nerds, in which he played head nerd Lewis Skolnick.
World
Wed, Feb 25
The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Trump’s rationale for attacking Iran, and the return of a Kiwi film classic.
Wed, Mar 4
The band will rock Auckland's Eden Park just before Christmas.
Fresh off their first performance in 18 years, the legendary group will play Wellington’s TSB Arena and Auckland’s Spark Arena in May.
Sat, Feb 28
The programmes to watch this month across TVNZ channels and TVNZ+.
Sun, Mar 1
A deckhand on the show Deadliest Catch died after he was reported to have fallen overboard, the US Coast Guard says.
In this extract from her new memoir Be Brave, Barbara Dreaver recalls the night she was detained and locked up in Fiji.
6:00am
TVNZ Pacific Correspondent Barbara Dreaver on identity, prejudice and standing up to power.
Thu, Mar 5
Wed, Feb 11
The announcement comes after Kyle Sandilands berated Jackie "O" Henderson during a live broadcast on February 20.
Anger has been loud and widespread for broadcaster BBC because of its decision to allow the racial slur to air uncensored two hours after the live event.
"A true rock and roll legend, an inspiration to millions," the family said in a statement.
The Kath and Kim star shared the news on Friday, about nine months after being diagnosed with a "rare and fast-moving blood cancer".
Pink posted a video to her official Instagram account, slamming the story based on information from an unnamed source as "not true".
The groups will play at Spark Arena on Saturday, November 7, as part of Iron Maiden's Run for Your Lives World Tour.
Host Alan Cumming thanked the audience for their understanding after a number of outbursts from Tourette's campaigner John Davidson during the show.
Tue, Feb 24
Host Bradley Walsh was quick to point out one team's missed opportunity in a recent episode of the hit quiz show.
Mon, Feb 23
Wētā FX won for Avatar: Fire and Ash, while Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley took home the award for Frankenstein.
Former Shortland Street actor Benjamin Mitchell and his wife Kate say they have been "overwhelmed" by the support they have received.
Health
Sat, Feb 21
Dane died from amyotrophic lateral sclerosis, known also as Lou Gehrig’s disease, less than a year after he announced his diagnosis.
Fri, Feb 20
The group are the first international music act announced to play at Christchurch's new Te Kaha stadium.
Wed, Feb 18
"The greatest consigliere the screen has ever seen. Bravo, Robert Duvall" wrote Jamie Lee Curtis.
Tue, Feb 17
The bald, wiry Duvall didn't have leading man looks, but few "character actors" enjoyed such a long, rewarding and unpredictable career, in leading and supporting roles.
Van Der Beek's family revealed the 48-year-old died yesterday following a stay in hospice, tragically ending a fight with colorectal cancer.
Fri, Feb 13
"I hold my teams to the highest standards and have a duty to protect them as well."
