Fricker became the first Irish woman to win an Academy Award in 1990 for best supporting actress for her portrayal of the determined mother of Christy Brown in My Left Foot.
Entertainment
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The 64-year-old has not helmed a feature film since 2014’s The Hobbit: The Battle of the Five Armies.
Fri, Jul 17
The New Zealand screen icon died on Monday at a hospital in Sydney, aged 78.
Thu, Jul 16
"Love you and see you soon," the Hunt for the Wilderpeople director said.
New Zealand
Wed, Jul 15
Near Sir Sam Neill's home and winery of more than 30 years, locals in the towns of Alexandra and Clyde say they have lost a quiet stalwart and one of their own.
Tue, Jul 14
The actor died on Monday at a private hospital in Sydney.
Friends and colleagues remember an actor whose warmth, humility and support for New Zealand's arts community left an enduring legacy.
Fellow actors and fans of Sam Neill mourned his loss after the actor died Monday.
Across five decades, Sam Neill moved effortlessly between New Zealand dramas, Hollywood thrillers, cult favourites and cinematic landmarks.
Sir Sam Neill "proved that you can reach the the absolute top of the world and still stand shoulder to shoulder with your peers".
Mon, Jul 13
News of the Jurassic Park star's death was confirmed on social media today.
To celebrate Matariki, TVNZ+ has compiled a special collection to make the holiday.
Thu, Jul 9
“There are the moments that you keep remembering that validate the fact that you can remember stuff. And there are moments I’ll never forget,” the Lethal Weapon actor said.
Health
Thu, Jul 2
Chase was known for voicing the lead role of Lilo in Disney's Lilo & Stitch and her performance in the 2002 horror film The Ring.
Wed, Jul 1
Dwayne Johnson sat down with 1News to discuss the new live-action adaptation of Moana and his short stint living in Auckland.
Sat, Jun 27
The Oscar-nominated actress says she and her father used first aid skills learned on set to treat a man who had been stabbed outside a Los Angeles restaurant.
Thu, Jun 25
The 43-year-old Oscar winner announced she's expecting her third child in a post to Instagram.
Sat, Jun 20
The performer first made a name for herself in the Nashville music scene.
Sun, Jun 7
An HBO documentary about former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern, has been named best documentary at the Documentary Emmy Awards.
Politics
Fri, May 29
The name’s Bond, James Bond. But what’s the name of the next person who’ll be playing the suave British spy?
Sat, May 16
A caption over the image posted by the Star Wars actor read: "If Only."
World
Fri, May 8
Rebel Wilson revealed on her social media that she is now a mum-of-two with a picture of her newborn, who has been named Rose Estelle.
Tue, May 5
Sir Sam credited his status to an experimental form of treatment, calling it "science at its best".
Wed, Apr 29
"I'm bewildered and baffled – it's incredible," says the husband of Dame Jacinda Ardern.
Wed, Apr 8
The film will combine live action and computer-generated imagery, Sony and Pop Mart said today in a joint statement.
Thu, Mar 19
