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‘Please tell me that is not your penis!’ New Zealand’s Shortland Street in 14 key moments
Country’s longest-running soap opera marks 30 years on air this week. Here we celebrate some of its most infam…
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Reader call-out: What are your best memories of New Zealand soap opera Shortland Street?
The soap, which marks its 30th anniversary this week, has become part of New Zealand’s cultural fabric – what …
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The Taliban forced Afghan TV workers into hiding. Now they’re asking Hollywood for help
Television industry employees once used their programs to address progressive ideas. Many are now out of work …
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China clamps down on cartoons in latest morality move
Entertainment industry told to uphold ‘truth, goodness and beauty’ and remove vulgar and violent contentChina’…
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China bans reality talent shows to curb behaviours of ‘idol’ fandoms
Broadcasters ordered not to promote ‘sissy’ men in attempt to reshape country’s entertainment industryChina ha…
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Willing to be set on fire or jump off tall buildings? New Zealand needs more stunt people
During the pandemic New Zealand has become a safe haven for international film studios, creating a surge in de…