The morning's headlines in 90 seconds, including Trump’s rationale for attacking Iran, and the return of a Kiwi film classic.
New Zealand
Wednesday 8:05am
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The guild’s awards, formerly known as the SAG Awards, are one of the most closely watched Oscar precursors.
Entertainment
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".
Crime and Justice
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
Wētā FX won for Avatar: Fire and Ash, while Kiwi costume designer Kate Hawley took home the award for Frankenstein.
Mon, Feb 23
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 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.
Busy Phillips, Sarah Michelle Gellar, and Emma Slater were some of the celebrities who paid tribute to the Dawson's Creek star following his death.
Thu, Feb 12
In a post online, the family of the Dawson's Creek star wrote: "Our beloved James David Van Der Beek passed peacefully this morning".
Health
The 45-year-old actor is accused of breaching her contract with AI Film Production, giving misleading statements and making injurious falsehoods.
Tue, Feb 10
The allegations are tied to the West Wing actor's work as a director on the set of The Cleaning Lady from 2022 to 2024.
Sat, Feb 7
Auckland Film Studios has been the base for many high-profile New Zealand and international productions
Politics
Fri, Jan 30
Momoa has reaffirmed his love for Aotearoa after filming the much of the new action-comedy The Wrecking Crew with fellow Hollywood heavyweight Dave Bautista in Auckland.
The Game of Thrones star is in Aotearoa working on an as-yet-to-be announced project.
Tue, Jan 27
Cameron told his wife he intended to relocate to our shores after "falling in love with the country, the scenery, the people, the kind of the way of life there".
Sat, Jan 24
Ryan Coogler’s blues‑soaked vampire epic became the most‑nominated film in Academy Awards history, surpassing Titanic and La La Land.
Fri, Jan 23
The New Zealand actor shared photos from the wedding on Instagram, with congratulations flowing in from fellow stars including Thomasin McKenzie and Mason Thames.
Tue, Jan 20
An application to build a 26ha hub for productions has been lodged for fast-track approval.
Wed, Jan 7
Jennifer Ward-Lealand told 1News reporter Simon Mercep how she's fighting for actors' rights.
December 27, 2025
More than 700 people waited in anticipation for the Australasian premiere of the latest instalment in Wellington on Saturday.
December 18, 2025
Carrey says he punched himself, chain-smoked, and blasted Bee Gees to survive the "torturous" Grinch transformation.
December 14, 2025
Momoa has joined as executive producer for short film Lea Tupu’anga/Mother Tongue.
December 4, 2025
The 90-year-old Oscar-winning actress was diagnosed with age-related macular degeneration in 2012.
November 29, 2025
