The actor spoke to Seven Sharp’s Hilary Barry about a "downer" ending that had been pitched for the series.
Entertainment
7:57pm
5:31
The show unequivocally owned the night and broke the comedy series record set last year by The Studio when it won 13.
5:30pm
The American rapper will no longer support Sheeran’s US leg of Loop tour after comments at the MetLife Stadium show.
7:46am
Bret McKenzie and Jemaine Clement will play Wellington, Christchurch and Auckland this November, following sold-out surprise shows in April.
New Zealand
Monday 8:56am
1:30
She hit the high F, held it, then blew out a breath and turned to look back at the band — a quick, disbelieving glance toward her musical director.
Health
Monday 7:55am
Directors said they set out to tell the story of the two brothers reconciling, while celebrating the lasting power of Oasis' music.
Sun, Sep 6
The actor was best known for her role as Bree in Disney's Zombies franchise.
World
Thu, Sep 3
Ana Martinez, producer of the Hollywood Walk of Fame, told Newsweek that based on images she’d seen online "it does appear the star was vandalised with scratches".
Crime and Justice
The late actor's son is set to make his feature film debut, six years after his mother drowned on California's Lake Piru.
Tue, Sep 1
The actor appears with little to no clothing, covering parts of her body with strategically placed footballs and other sports apparel in a sports betting advertisement.
8:43am
Dion said she had "made a promise to come back" after taking time away following her stiff person syndrome diagnosis.
Sun, Sep 13
The US singer and her fiancé Michael Polansky have become parents for the first time.
Sat, Sep 12
Mon, Sep 7
As the seasoned star of White Lotus and Stories about My Body limbered up for the next wild season of Taskmaster, she also faced a 1News Grill.
Life
Jenny Ryan, best known as The Vixen on the popular quiz show, underwent surgery earlier this year after her thyroid grew to the point it began "causing some problems".
Thu, Sep 10
The Wellington-based visual effects company was responsible for the majority of the visual effects used in the show's final season, completing more than 1185 shots across eight episodes.
New Zealand audiences missed the emotional walk-on as a sports betting ad rolled instead.
League
Sat, Sep 5
Historians and archivists warn the cuts could see backlogs grow and items go neglected, as the Government says restructuring is needed for financial sustainability.
2:29
More than 30 years after the late Princess of Wales first wore it, her famous black off-the-shoulder silk gown is heading to auction in New York.
Fri, Sep 11
Wed, Sep 9
The new American Football season kicks off today.
Other Sport
Australian radio star Jackie "O" Henderson said her former boss misled the share market by leaving out details of her bust-up with co-host Kyle Sandilands.
Russell Howard revealed that he and his wife lost their newborn son, Felix, earlier this year, shortly after his birth.
Vea Mafile'o is a multi-award-winning film-maker, and the latest person to face a 1News Grill.
Clarkson said 11 of his 27 Easycare sheep were rustled from Diddly Squat farm in Chadlington, Oxfordshire.
Fri, Sep 4
Stan Walker performs his new song Family Tree, shares an opportunity with the talented youth of Aotearoa, and faces a 1News Grill.
UK presenter of Location Location Location has undergone leg surgery after suffering a fall while on a family getaway.
The global superstar has added another Eden Park date to his 2027 New Zealand tour after high presale demand.
The popular lifeguard and mental health advocate, who appeared on the hit series for nearly a decade, has been remembered by former colleagues and friends.
Wed, Sep 2
"I'll cherish this experience always," the singer said on the final show of her The Eternal Sunshine Tour.
The new show would be at Auckland's Eden Park on Sunday, March 14, 2027.
Promoters Fabrik announced 14 artists to take the stage over the two-day summer culture and music event.
