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January 2025

Why can’t we stop watching Find My Country House NZ?
Plus: A groundbreaking new local documentary series, the film that's a frontrunner for the Oscars, and a podcast about the Rainbow Warrior.
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The best local TV and movies to look forward to in 2025
Plus: Our verdict on the new Bob Dylan film, Severance is back for season two, and a howler of a movie about motherhood.
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The best things we watched (and listened to) over summer
Plus: A cracking new season of The Traitors UK, the emotional Robbie Williams-is-a-chimp movie, and a frenetic new medical drama.
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December 2024

The one episode of Shortland Street you have to watch this year
Plus: A new Australian psychological thriller, a Rose Matafeo comedy special, and a heartwarming Netflix comedy.
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Conan O’Brien just gave us the weirdest two minutes of Shortland Street ever
Plus: Netflix's new documentary about overconsumption, a local documentary shines a light on crime and trauma, and an adventure film set in an Amazonian…
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Our favourite Christmas movies and where to watch them
We recommend our best festive films. Plus: Netflix’s new spy thriller, David Mitchell's new murder mystery, and a fresh take on a well-known Scottish…
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November 2024

Where to watch all the big winners from the NZ TV Awards
Plus: A new thriller set in the Catholic church, an uncompromising crime drama and the fishing game of your dreams.
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The Day of the Jackal is a riveting and ridiculous ride
Plus: Our verdict on Wicked, a gut-busting piece of local experimental cinema, and a solution for phone addicts everywhere.
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In Cold Water is a must-see for true crime fans
Plus: Eddie Redmayne's tense new British thriller, an intriguing Chilean film festival, and two tearjerking documentary series.
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The many mysteries within A Remarkable Place to Die
Plus: Martha Stewart slams her own documentary, the ballet was very good, and let's hear it for My Old Ass.
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October 2024

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