2025’s most read: Francis and Kaiora Tipene get frank about two years of extreme highs and lows.
Life
Mon, Dec 29
“From a fascism perspective, this has been a really great year," he said. “Tyranny is booming over here."
World
Fri, Dec 26
The alleged offences took place in 2009, the UK's Crown Prosecution Service said.
Wed, Dec 24
A mixture of local and international programmes entertained audiences on TVNZ channels and TVNZ+ this year.
Entertainment
The American actor was best known for playing Ziggy Sobotka in the HBO Series The Wire.
Mon, Dec 22
The ITV presenter was presiding over a team of four contestants attempting to win money against chaser Darragh "The Menace" Ennis.
Sun, Dec 21
Gerard starred in NBC's campy Buck Rogers in the 25th Century, which ran for two seasons from 1979 to 1981.
Thu, Dec 18
Nick Reiner, 32, is charged with killing the 78-year-old actor and director Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner.
Crime and Justice
Wed, Dec 17
Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence that included three years of supervised release to 55-year-old Dr Mark Chavez in Los Angeles.
For decades, the Reiners appeared to be a dynasty spared of jealousy, cynicism and rage.
Tue, Dec 16
O'Brien will team up with Chris Chang on the Breakfast couch on weekday mornings.
Mon, Dec 15
From burnouts to bare bottoms, Kiwis had a gutful of a few well-known businesses on their screens.
Business
Thu, Dec 11
Introducing Ardern, Norton said it was "lovely to have a New Zealander on the couch rather than the red chair".
Politics
Sat, Dec 6
The deal would bring together two of the biggest players in television and film and potentially reshape the entertainment industry.
The Duke of Sussex joined The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, who was discussing made-for-TV Christmas movies – loved by some and derided by others.
Fri, Dec 5
While this sounds incredibly sad and concerning, doctors and scientists have cast doubts on the technology used and its growing commercialisation.
From big-budget Hollywood fare like Lara Croft: Tomb Raider to The Last of Us on HBO Max, the PlayStation experience has leapt far past the console.
Thu, Dec 4
Judge Sherilyn Peace Garnett handed down the sentence plus two years of probation to 44-year-old Dr Salvador Plasencia in a federal courtroom in Los Angeles.
As KFC pulls its controversial cyberhack ad, we look back at some of the more bizarre complaints about advertising down the years.
New Zealand
Sun, Nov 30
As she steps into the role of weeknight presenter of 1News at Six, Melissa Stokes looks back on a career packed with adventures and the odd disturbing moment.
Sat, Nov 29
The veteran broadcaster, who has presented the nation's leading news bulletin for 20 years, thanked viewers "for letting me be a small part of your evenings".
Fri, Nov 28
A contestant on the UK quiz show left host Walsh gobsmacked after she disclosed how she would use her prize money.
The Seven Sharp Presenter visited the Lotto studio to answer the nation's burning questions about the prize draw.
Thu, Nov 27
Almost 1.45 million Kiwis watched the four-part series on TVNZ 1 and TVNZ+, with the finale of the four-part series airing on Monday night.
Wed, Nov 26
The second two-part series would "continue to expose life inside one of New Zealand’s most secretive communities, giving voice to those breaking free".
Tue, Nov 25
